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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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Review: The Ramblers by Aidan Donnelley Rowley
This is one of those novels that quickly engages the reader, full of dynamic and rich characters that evoke feelings of sympathy and remorse, but also hope and promise. Clio, Smith, and Tate all come from vastly different backgrounds, yet … Continue reading
Review: The Evening Spider by Emily Arsenault
This is one of those books I was instantly captivated by, the premise drawing me in. I’m all about old creaky houses that go bump in the night. Even more so, I was drawn to the two characters, Abby and … Continue reading
Review: The Big Rewind by Libby Cudmore
Never before have I read a book so difficult to categorize. Is it a love story? Quirky whodunit? Likely all of the above! Growing up in the 80s, I’m quite familiar with mix tapes. So many hours spent cultivating the … Continue reading
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Review: The Golden Son by Shilpi Somaya Gowda
I know it sounds cliche, but I genuinely read this book in one sitting. A daunting task, given my attention span and the length of this novel, but I quickly became obsessed with the lives of Anil and Leena. They … Continue reading
Review: Everything She Forgot by Lisa Ballantyne
Novels with family secrets are my kryptonite; I’m drawn to them instantly. This one is no different. Set in two time periods, this thriller involves quite a host of interesting characters. In the current time period, readers are introduced … Continue reading
Posted in Murders, Monsters, & Mayhem
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Review: Woman with a Secret by Sophie Hannah
I adore Sophie Hannah’s writing. I’ve read nearly everything she’s written. After reading Woman with a Secret, however, I’m left with torn feelings. I enjoyed it because of the the author, but would I have read it if penned by … Continue reading
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Review: The Uninvited by Cat Winters
You may notice that my summary of this title varies a bit from the publisher’s book copy. This is intentional, for I felt that the publisher’s summary focused far more on Ivy’s “gift” than it should of. Yes, at the … Continue reading
Posted in Giveaway, Historical Fiction, Review, Supernatural
Tagged anti-Germany, influenza, WWI
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Review: The Precious One by Marisa De Los Santos
Told in alternating voices, The Precious One follows Taisy and Willow through a journey of love of family, of self-actualization and secrets. Though their voices are drastically different – Taisy’s is more strong and determined while Willow’s is young and naive … Continue reading
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Review: Finding Jake by Bryan Reardon
In this incredibly engrossing psychological thriller, one family is forced to confront and evaluate their lives as they know it, to examine choices made and the potential consequences. As parents, how well do we know their children? Their friends? What … Continue reading
