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”
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The Saga of the Ancient Family- Eva García Sáenz
Titles: The Immortal Collection (book 1), The Sons of Adam (book 2) Author: Eva García Sáenz Translator: Lilit Žekulin Thwaites Plot: Book 1 – Adriana is the newest hire at the Museum of Archeology in Santander, Spain. Her specialty is prehistory and has recently returned to Santander after living in Madrid. Her sister-in-law, Elisa, gotContinue reading “The Saga of the Ancient Family- Eva García Sáenz”
Becoming the Dark Prince – Kerri Maniscalco
This is a novella between books 3 and 4 in the Stalking Jack the Ripper series. Title: Becoming the Dark Prince Author: Kerri Maniscalco Genre: Historical Fiction, Young Adult, Short Story Plot: Thomas Cresswell is distraught. His girlfriend, Audrey Rose Wadsworth, has been attacked and stabbed in the leg. The knife almost hit her femoralContinue reading “Becoming the Dark Prince – Kerri Maniscalco”
The Paper Magician Series – Charlie N. Holmberg
Expanded storyline for this trilogy is here: The Plastic Magician Title: 1 – The Paper Magician, 2 – The Glass Magician, 3 – The Master Magician Author: Charlie N. Holmberg Genre: Fantasy, Young Adult Plot: 1 (The Paper Magician) – Ceony Twill has just finished her general schooling at Tagis Praff School for the MagicallyContinue reading “The Paper Magician Series – Charlie N. Holmberg”
Stalking Jack the Ripper Series – Kerri Maniscalco
Titles: 1 – Stalking Jack the Ripper, 2 – Hunting Prince Dracula, 3 – Escaping from Houdini Author: Kerri Maniscalco Genre: Historical Fiction, Young Adult, Mystery Plot: 1 – Audrey Rose Wadsworth is an apprentice under her uncle in 1888 in London, England. She is studying forensic science through opening up cadavers. Her apprenticeship isContinue reading “Stalking Jack the Ripper Series – Kerri Maniscalco”
The Queen of the South – Arturo Pérez-Reverte
English Title: The Queen of the South Original Spanish Title: La Reina del Sur Author: Arturo Pérez-Reverte Translated from Spanish by: Andrew Hurley Genre: Realistic Fiction Plot: Teresa Mendoza is the boyfriend of a drug smuggler. He works in Sinaloa, Mexico and flies the planes. Teresa’s life is shattered when she receives a call fromContinue reading “The Queen of the South – Arturo Pérez-Reverte”
Caleb’s Crossing – Geraldine Brooks
Title: Caleb’s Crossing Author: Geraldine Brooks Genre: Historical Fiction Plot: Bethia Mayfield is a bright daughter of the town’s Puritan minister. Her grandfather settled the town on what’s to become Martha’s Vineyard among the local Native Americans. While Bethia is gathering clams, she meets Native American, Cheeshahteamauk (English name Caleb). Caleb is the chief’s sonContinue reading “Caleb’s Crossing – Geraldine Brooks”
A Week at Surfside Beach – Pierce Koslosky Jr.
Thanks to Mindbuck Media for letting me have an early access look at this book. This book is available to read on June 9. Title: A Week at Surfside Beach Author: Pierce Koslosky Jr. Genre: Short stories, realistic fiction Plot: Each chapter of the book is a different family’s, or families, week at a groupContinue reading “A Week at Surfside Beach – Pierce Koslosky Jr.”
The Book of Speculation – Erika Swyler
Title: The Book of Speculation Author: Erika Swyler Genre: Historical Fiction, Realistic Fiction Plot: Simon Watson was a research librarian in a small town who just lost his job. Now he has no way to save his house that’s slowly crumbling into the ocean he lives above, and that was his childhood home. A bookContinue reading “The Book of Speculation – Erika Swyler”
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