Title: All We Were Promised Author: Ashton Lattimore Genre: Historical Fiction Plot: Charlotte and Nell are two black women in Philadelphia in 1837. They’re united in their cause for helping others win their freedom. Nell has the means to do so but her parents aren’t as supportive of her ‘radical’ ideas. Charlotte is a recentContinue reading “All We Were Promised – Ashton Lattimore”
Category Archives: Resistance
Listen for the Lie – Amy Tintera
Title: Listen for the Lie Author: Amy Tintera Genre: Thriller Plot: Everyone in Plumpton Texas think Lucy Chase killed her best friend Savannah five years ago. But Lucy has no memory of that night and there wasn’t enough evidence to convict her. Five years after Savannah was killed, Lucy’s grandma asks her to come backContinue reading “Listen for the Lie – Amy Tintera”
The Crimson Moth 1 – Kristen Ciccarelli
Book 2 is available and is called Rebel Witch Title: Book 1 – Heartless Hunter Author: Kristen Ciccarelli Genre: Fantasy Plot: Rune’s world has changed in the last two years since. The witch queens were overthrown and witches (and their sympathizers) are hunted and killed. In order to prove herself in this new world, Rune’sContinue reading “The Crimson Moth 1 – Kristen Ciccarelli”
Lessons in Chemistry – Bonnie Garmus
Title: Lessons in Chemistry Author: Bonnie Garmus Genre: Historical Fiction Plot: Elizabeth Zott is a brilliant chemist in the 60’s. She’s never been one to take no for an answer. She knows what she wants out of life. Her main issue is that none of her male colleagues take her or her work seriously. NoContinue reading “Lessons in Chemistry – Bonnie Garmus”
Spirit of the Wood – Kristen Britain
This is a side novella to the Green Rider series. Title: Spirit of the Wood Author: Kristen Britain Genre: Fantasy, Novella Plot: Lieutenant Mapstone and a new Green Rider recruit Tavin Bankside are traveling back to Sacor City. They’re ambushed by remnants of brigands. The lieutenant is badly wounded and Tavin’s instructed to find theContinue reading “Spirit of the Wood – Kristen Britain”
What Happens Next – Christina Suzann Nelson
Title: What Happens Next Author: Christina Suzann Nelson Genre: Mystery Plot: Faith Fardon is a recently divorced podcaster. Her ex-husband is getting married during the summer in Hawaii. He begs her to let their two daughters come with him all summer. Faith reluctantly lets them go after an old friend asks her to help findContinue reading “What Happens Next – Christina Suzann Nelson”
Winterlight – Kristen Britain
This book 7 of the Green Rider series. Title: Winterlight Author: Kristen Britain Genre: Fantasy Plot: Karigan is reeling from the battle with the Second Empire. She’s experienced torture and is now second guessing herself. She takes her own way back to Sacor Ciry. On the road, she sees the effects of a new force,Continue reading “Winterlight – Kristen Britain”
The Kingdom of Sweets – Erika Johansen
Title: The Kingdom of Sweets Author: Erika Johansen Genre: Fantasy Plot: Natasha and Clara are twins born on Christmas Eve. Their godfather, Drosselmeyer, gives Clara the ‘light blessing’ and Natasha the ‘dark blessing.’ Clara grows up beautiful and the center of attention. Natasha grows up plain and a wallflower. Natasha grows jealous of Clara. OneContinue reading “The Kingdom of Sweets – Erika Johansen”
West with Giraffes – Lynda Rutledge
Title: West with Giraffe Author: Lynda Rutledge Genre: Historical Fiction Plot: Woody Nickel is an almost 18 year old in the 1938 dust bowl survivor. He’s hitched his way to NYC in time for the infamous hurricane of that year. Then Woody learns of the giraffes that survived the storm. He meets them and lovesContinue reading “West with Giraffes – Lynda Rutledge”
Secrets of the Nile 1 – Isabel Ibañez
Book 2 is now available and is called Where the Library Hides. Title: Book 1 – What the River Knows Author: Isabel Ibañez Genre: Fantasy, Historical Fiction Plot: Inez Olivera is the only child of Argentinian Egyptologists during three British occupation of Egypt. Her parents spend half the year finding artifacts with her Uncle Ricardo.Continue reading “Secrets of the Nile 1 – Isabel Ibañez”
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