I don’t say it often, but reading this book was torture. I had to intersperse reading it with delving into other books. And that, I seldom do. That said, I cannot claim that I didn’t enjoy ‘Judy’ by Gerold Frank. Judy Garland, without a doubt, is a fascinating object for a biographer. The author, having... Continue Reading →
“Genavine’s Mission” by Jupiter Rose
Genavine’s life has never been easy. Not since she was sixteen and an apocalypse had turned her world upside-down. The army killed her parents and so many other people that the city became unrecognisable. Then, the government disappeared, and with them, the army, and, seemingly, any hope the survivors had left. How could young Gena... Continue Reading →
“There Will Never Be A Rainbow” by Rod Gilley
I have always thought about the horror genre as something that is focused on making readers’ spines go cold with terror and their stomachs churn with nausea. Zombies chewing on the entrails of innocent passers-by. The more gore, the better. A multi-genre reader as I am, I seldom choose horror. I do venture into the... Continue Reading →
‘Holiday at Pemberley’ by Kelly Miller
A huge fan as I am of Kelly Miller’s work, the fact that I’ve already read the story of the angel of death coercing Mr Darcy into entertaining him as his guest at Pemberley so that he could study the mortals’ ways didn’t stop me from purchasing this book. I loved the original version, ‘Death... Continue Reading →
“Every Time She Shouted Fire” by Will Tinkham
I cannot get enough of Will Tinkham's Americana series. Having read eight books, I plan to read the remaining five over the course of the upcoming summer. And then, I’ll be waiting – impatiently! – for him to release new ones. The Americana series is a sweeping saga at its best. It pulls you into... Continue Reading →
“Birds in the Nest” by Wendy Hart
This book comprises what I appreciate the most in my reading: the rich setting and intricacies of human fates. Going about their day with the characters, doing their chores, feeling what they feel, be it joy, confusion, sadness, or grief, transforms me from a reader to a participant. And that, in turn, transforms a book into... Continue Reading →
“Bonus Man” by Will Tinkham (Americana series)
This is the seventh book in the Americana series by Will Tinkham that I have read, and I definitely don’t plan to stop until I read them all. Thanks to the author’s immaculate skill, each story fuels my desire to learn more about the diverse set of characters he created. On the pages of this... Continue Reading →
“The Heart Guides You Home” by Caroline Scott Collins
Marc and Lucy meet when love and relationships are the last things on their minds. They both find themselves at the crossroads of their lives and aren’t sure about which direction to choose. Something significant happens that disrupts the routine, and they are forced to rearrange everything they are used to. By a peculiar twist... Continue Reading →
“River Witch” by Cheryl Burman
Deeply atmospheric, this story flows like a river, pulling you in by the rhythm of its waves, charming you with its gentle whispering. When you start reading it, you are like an idle holiday-maker perched at the bow of a boat, eager to admire the wonders waiting for you on the trip. You feel slightly... Continue Reading →
“A Black Dragon on Red” by P.L. Stuart, book six of the Drowned Kingdom saga
After the previous book ended with a bang, I was anticipating the next one with certain trepidation. A controversial character he might be, but having made the journey with Othrun over the course of five books, I’ve grown to care about his fate. Someone might say that he deserves everything that has happened to him,... Continue Reading →