Literary journey of an office career escapee
A good story either breaks the reader’s heart or makes it sing. An excellent story has the power to do both. “Dust of the Universe”, a story from the short story collection “Your Pick: Selected Stories” by V.S. Kemanis, made my heart break into a million pieces, but it filled with light again by the... Continue Reading →
I am not a paranormal romance fan. I never cared about vampires – or werewolves, for that matter. I don’t think I’ve even seen the iconic “Interview with the Vampire”. I did have a connection of sorts with the Twilight books – stop throwing those tomatoes at me; I admit the weakness when I have... Continue Reading →
“Just because a belief is held by many doesn’t make it right” Just because almost everyone in the magical realm of Htrae believes that Siobhan, the ruler of the Heichi sorceress clan, is almighty, does it make her such? She certainly believes there is no one above her, and this belief gradually strips her of... Continue Reading →
What if the series of plagues wiped out the majority of the population? What if all the technological progress and advanced research couldn’t help find the cure? Which path would people choose? According to A-M Mawhiney, people would turn back to nature and try to help the Earth heal. “Spindrifts” is a fascinating exploration of... Continue Reading →
“Humans are the ones who construct love with walls around it” Anna Caine has been building walls all her life. And the highest fence she has constructed is the one around her heart. Once she gave her heart away, she didn’t let anyone make even the tiniest crack in the wall she’d built around it.... Continue Reading →
What if people were offered a solution to every global problem? Would they accept this generosity with joy or look for a nasty catch? In “Earth of Another Kind”, the sequel to “Child of Another Kind”, Steven Decker takes the reader on a head-spinning journey. You take a breath when you start reading Chapter 1... Continue Reading →
After reading this book, I am at a loss for words. And those who know me are aware that it doesn’t happen often. It happens only when I loved the book so much that it is extremely – exaggeratingly even – important for me to share my admiration with the world. And to find the... Continue Reading →
How can someone be so infuriatingly frustrating? That was the thought that pulsated in my head while I was reading the first chapters. Maggie is one of those main characters who make the reader’s blood boil – mainly, with indignation. But as you read on, you feel the deepest satisfaction of how the person –... Continue Reading →
This book is not for the faint-hearted. But it is harrowing and uplifting in equal measure. “Cicatrice: New Eyes and Brave” by Jo Boyle is the kind of book that won’t leave any reader indifferent. And is there a better prerequisite for a great story? This book is about love and hatred, two opposite orbs... Continue Reading →
Jane is a shy college student you won’t meet in the city dancing away until dawn. Jae is a bar scene regular. Jane would rather run a few extra miles at her morning run than talk to a man. Jae does everything to attract male attention. They are opposites and still, have a lot in... Continue Reading →
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