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Category Archives: Review
Review: A Place Called Winter by Patrick Gale
This novel took my breath away. So beautifully written, incredibly captivating from the start, I quickly found myself immersed in Harry’s journey. This epic novel alternates between time periods, from Harry’s youth and adulthood to years later, when Harry is … Continue reading
Posted in Historical Fiction, Review
Tagged Canadian settlement, family, homosexuality, institutionalization, love., mental illness
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Review: Reader, I Married Him, edited by Tracy Chevalier
Charlotte Bronte’s Jane Eyre is likely her most popular novel. I had quite the experience reading it myself. It was required reading in high school and I hated it. I reread it in my early twenties and had a completely different … Continue reading
Posted in Review, Short story
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Review: Perfectly Broken by Robert Burke Warren
On occasion, I take risks with books. Sometimes those risks pan out, yet oftentimes they are complete failures. I’m delighted that, in this case, it was a true success. Though this was completely outside my normal comfort zone, it was … Continue reading
Review: Jane Steele by Lyndsay Faye
Why should you read this book? It’s inspired by Charlotte Brontë’s classic Jane Eyre. My favorite classic. Hello, Lyndsay Faye!?!? A bit more explanation: when I learned the premise of this book, I knew I had to have it. Never … Continue reading
Posted in Historical Fiction, Review, Thriller
Tagged Jane Eyre, serial killer, Victorian
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Review: The Crooked Heart of Mercy by Billie Livingston
There has been quite a bit of discussion in the book world lately regarding the ability to enjoy a book if you cannot or refuse to connect with the main characters. I can’t think of a better example than this … Continue reading
Review: The Invisible Guardian by Dolores Redondo
I’m thrilled to see that this is the first in a new series Homicide Inspector Amaia Salazar. This novel has many of the components I look for in a good read: dynamic, flawed characters, well-developed storylines and, a bonus, a town submersed … Continue reading
Posted in Mystery/Suspense, Review, Thriller
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Review: Fall of Poppies: Stories of Love and the Great War
What can I say, I’m a sucker when it comes to classic, genuine love stories. There’s something romantic and heartwarming when it comes to loved ones reunited after such a tumultuous time in our world’s history. Many said goodbye, never … Continue reading
Posted in Historical Fiction, Review
Tagged compassion, family, Great War, love., veterans, World War I
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Audiobook Review: Trust No One: X-Files, Book 1
X-Files fans of all ages shouted with glee when we learned the show was making a television comeback. Though the series did satiate my hunger, I knew the episodes were limited so I needed another quick fix. When I heard … Continue reading
Posted in Audiobook, Horror, Review, Science Fiction
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Review: Free Men by Katy Simpson Smith
Told from the points of view of each character, the author has created an incredibly unique voice for each of them. Their history and the pain they endured is quite evident in their voices. Though the level of anguish and … Continue reading
Posted in Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction, Review
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Review: A Disguise to Die For: A Costume Shop Mystery by Diane Vallere
I just love discovering new cozy series! This is certainly a fun one! Margo’s father always wanted her to have a better life than he, he wanted her to get away from the costume shop business and start a life … Continue reading
