A Quiet Storm by Rachel Howzell Hall Review
The black literature novel, A Quiet storm by Rachel Howzell Hall, is a psychological fiction with a strong religious foundation. The title stands as a metaphor for mental illness, an inner storm which although silent, can often be devastating for its surroundings. The author’s depiction…
Family Ties: Review of My Sister the Serial Killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite
My Sister the Serial Killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite is based in Nigeria, in the city Lagos. For black literature month I picked up this excellently written book that has been on my tbr for much too long. Braithwaite lets you experience a bit of their…
Get Out! Review of When No One is Watching by Alyssa Cole
Do you ever finish your latest read and think ‘Oh, I’d love to see this as a film’? I’m not ashamed to admit that I do it on the regular. There are so many books out there that you can feel would translate so well…
Into the Woods: Review of Among the Beasts and Briars by Ashley Poston
Nowadays, it seems like YA fiction is largely dominating the book charts – particularly of the fantasy variety. With good reason I’d say – I’m not mad about it. There are so many talented authors out there publishing all the fantastical content that we could…
Domestic & Devilish: The Witches of Eastwick Book Review by John Updike
The Witches of Eastwick book by John Updike is a feminist novel disguised as a complex metaphorical fantasy. The three main characters, middle-aged mothers that were empowered both literally and figuratively by divorce in a midlife crisis, acquire supernatural powers that mirror their newfound psychological…
The Last Of The Moon Girls Review: Murder, Mystery, Magic & Memories
Lizzie Moon choose to leave home. Choose to stop the family business of being healers and running the family farm. She never understood her grandmother’s magical healing and her love of the farm she owned. Lizzie loves her grandmother, but needs to have her own…
The Last Astronaut Review: Nail-Biting Sci-Fi Horror Blend
I am a big fan of horror books, but I am a fan of sci-fi books as well. I never thought I would find a perfect blend of horror sci-fi… But I did! The Last Astronaut by David Wellington is that perfect blend which incorporates…
The Bear And The Nightingale Series Review: A Warm To Cozy Up To The Fire With
Taking place in a remote village on the outskirts of a forest in Russia, this series sets a beautifully frightening scene filled with snow, cozy fires, folklore, and winter’s harsh reality. Katherine Arden combines Russian folklore with aspects of history, magic, and life to create…
Droll, Disturbing & Dull: Holidays on Ice by David Sedaris Review
In Holidays on Ice by David Sedaris, the author brings a fresh and humorous new perspective on holiday stories and winter books with his disorganized mix of non-fiction, dark and often exaggerated pieces. From hilarious childhood memories or his celebrated Santaland diaries in which David’s…
History Repeating: Review of In A Holidaze by Christina Lauren
I’ll say it up front: I don’t read a ton of romance. It’s just not my genre of choice. Many other genres have romantic elements to them of course, though they aren’t generally the main focus. However, I do find myself looking for fun winter…
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