Literary journey of an office career escapee
Picking up right from where my review of the previous book of the trilogy ended… Imagine the sinister castle with the dark corridors and dungeons hiding the sufferings of innocent victims – young girls who possess ‘destructive’ magic, something men ruling the world cannot allow women to wield, so they don’t lose their power… “Mercy... Continue Reading →
Having read previous books by this author, I was excited to revisit the world she has created on the pages and learn more about the characters. The kingdom where magical powers can both elevate or destroy you and where people facing the challenges of taming their extraordinary abilities sometimes succumb to their dark side came... Continue Reading →
Poetry doesn’t work for everybody. It takes an intricate combination of factors for the versed lines to reach a reader’s heart. A poet must spill a part of their soul onto the pages, and those lines should touch a familiar string in the reader. In my case, “Reflections: A Poetry Collection” by Elena Carter has... Continue Reading →
“The Accidental Cop” is a Category Winner in the 2025 Independent Author Awards. It feels especially gratifying that my cross-genre crime noir novel, with the setting unknown to most readers, has finally found its niche, winning in the “Social / Political Change” category in the 2025 Independent Author Awards. “The Accidental Cop” already won several... Continue Reading →
It is my birthday today, and the weather allowed me to celebrate it just the way I like it. It isn't particularly warm, but not too cold either, so I took a long walk along the seaside, the river, and also in our highly therapeutic pine forest. There is no better gift for an author... Continue Reading →
Winning one battle doesn’t necessarily bring you a victory in a war. Garth must embrace this truth, no matter how unmotivating, quickly. Even though he emerged victorious, with the help of a powerful ally, having defeated one enemy, a much greater fight looms on the horizon. The one where Garth must protect the peace and freedom... Continue Reading →
Claire is young, unprotected, and alone. The world she lives in is hostile, joyless, and dark. It seems that Claire’s best chance is focusing on survival. And even then, she might not be lucky. Like those hanging on the wall, demonstrating the power of the nobles and the futility of anyone wishing to fight against... Continue Reading →
Becky is rich and beautiful. She doesn’t have to struggle with mortgage or student loan payments. She doesn’t even have to make a career, enjoying the benefits of well-off parents and a successful husband. Becky would have been blissfully happy had an unsavoury discovery about her husband having an affair not spoiled her charmed existence.... Continue Reading →
Readers' Favorite five-star review: "Neglected Merge is a work of fiction in the fantasy and science fiction, post-apocalyptic and interpersonal drama sub-genres, and was penned by author Eve Koguce. The work is intended for an adult reading audience due to its high concept content. Our protagonist is Tauria, a thirty-two-year-old woman living in a utopian-style... Continue Reading →
It's the book's birthday for "Neglected Merge" soon, so let's celebrate with a deal. eBook is 0.99p/0.99c on Amazon UK/US for a limited time. She is a Wingless. He is a Winged One. They weren’t supposed to meet. But when fate brings them together, their lives are bound to change forever. As are the lives... Continue Reading →
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