Title: Spinning Silver Author: Naomi Novik Genre: Fantasy Plot: Maryim’s father and grandfather are moneylenders. But her father’s inability to collect money in return has left them destitute and mother close to death. Maryim takes matters into her own hands and starts collecting money herself. She’s so successful that people claim she can turn silverContinue reading “Spinning Silver – Naomi Novik”
Category Archives: Healing
A Flicker in the Dark – Stacy Willinghan
This is an early release I picked from Book of the Month. It’s going to be released January 11. Title: A Flicker in the Dark Author: Stacy Willinghan Genre: Thriller Plot: Dr. Chole Briggs is a physiologist who’s finally starting to feel comfortable with her life. When Chole was 12, her family was turned upsideContinue reading “A Flicker in the Dark – Stacy Willinghan”
Guest Post – Acid for the Children
Thank you Mick Nash of Good to You for this review. Title: Acid For The Children Author: Michael Peter Balzary aka “Flea”, a popular bass player for the band Red Hot Chili Peppers Genre: Autobiography, Memoir Plot: A read about Flea’s childhood and formative years. The book dives into his adventures in Los Angeles, SouthernContinue reading “Guest Post – Acid for the Children”
Uprooted – Naomi Novik
Title: Uprooted Author: Naomi Novik Genre: Fantasy Plot: Every ten years, the Dragon picks a girl to be his servant. When the girl’s ten years are up, they’re free to go. Agnieska is eigible but everyone thinks her close friend Kasia will be chosen. Instead, the Dragon chooses Agnieska. The Dragon is a stern master.Continue reading “Uprooted – Naomi Novik”
The Keeper of Night – Kylie Lee Baker
Title: The Keeper of Night Author: Kylie Lee Baker Genre: Fantasy, Young Adult Plot: Ren is a Grim Reaper, but only half. Her mother was a Japanese Shinigami, her father was a Reaper. She lives in London with the Reapers. Her brother Neven is the only one who doesn’t torment her because she’s half Shinigami.Continue reading “The Keeper of Night – Kylie Lee Baker”
The Woman in the Green Dress – Tea Cooper
Title: The Woman in the Green Dress Author: Tea Cooper Genre: Historical Fiction Plot: Fleur has just received the news that her husband, Hugh Richards. has died on Armistice Day of WW1. A Mr. Littlyton has informed her that Fluer’s inherited all of Hugh’s properties and money. She’s slow to accept the inheritance because sheContinue reading “The Woman in the Green Dress – Tea Cooper”
Project Hail Mary – Andy Weir
Title: Project Hail Mary Author: Andy Weir Genre: Sci-Fi Plot: Dr. Ryland Grace is humanity’s last hope. He just can’t remember it yet. He wakes up from a coma lost and confused in a spaceship. Dr. Grace starts doing some tests to see what’s going on. He learns he’s not only in space, but inContinue reading “Project Hail Mary – Andy Weir”
Artemis 4-6 – Lindsey Stirling
Here are Artemis Issues 1-2, and 3 Titles: Artemis Issues 4-6 Author: Lindsey Stirling Artists: Emily Chow, Rodrigo Luff, Damination, Anna Maria Navaja, Yato, Matt Krotzer, Zeablast Genre: Fantasy, Comic Books Plot: Issue 4 – Artemis has been captured by the goddess, Nyx. She’s convinced Artemis that if she helps Nyx she’ll really be helpingContinue reading “Artemis 4-6 – Lindsey Stirling”
The Lost Apothecary – Sarah Penner
Title: The Lost Apothecary Author: Sarah Penner Genre: Historical Fiction Plot: Caroline finds an old apothecary bottle while searching through the mud of the Thames during a failed anniversary trip. That sends her on a search for the original owner of bottle. During this time her husband shows up out of the blue. He triesContinue reading “The Lost Apothecary – Sarah Penner”
Found Things Series – Paula Brackston
Book 4 is available now. Titles: Book 1 – The Little Shop of Found Things, Book 2 – Secrets of the Chocolate House, Book 3 – The Garden of Promises and Lies Author: Paula Brackston Genre: Fantasy, Historical Fiction Plot: Book 1 – Xanthe and her mother, Flora, have just moved to Marlborough to startContinue reading “Found Things Series – Paula Brackston”
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