Title: The Writing Retreat Author: Julia Bartz Genre: Thriller Plot: Alex has had writer’s block for the past year. She blames it on a bad ending with a former friend, Wren. But when a mutual friend of Alex and Wren signs them both up for a writer’s retreat with their favorite author, Roza Vallo, neitherContinue reading “The Writing Retreat – Julia Bartz”
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Elements of Cadence 2 – Rebecca Ross
Book 1 is A River Enchanted Title: Book 2 – A Fire Endless Author: Rebecca Ross Genre: Fantasy Plot: It’s been some time since Adaira cross to the west side of the island of Cadence. She’s learning her role as the daughter of the laird. But it’s been hard on Jack, who’s been stuck inContinue reading “Elements of Cadence 2 – Rebecca Ross”
The Love Hypothesis – Ali Hazelwood
Title: The Love Hypothesis Author: Ali Hazelwood Genre: Romance Plot: Olive is determined to make her friend Anh believe she’s over a previous relationship. She does that by kissing the first guy she sees. That guy happens to be Dr. Adam Carlson, known jerk at Stanford where the three of them work. Olive and AdamContinue reading “The Love Hypothesis – Ali Hazelwood”
Hollywood Heroes – Frank and Zach Turek
Title: Hollywood Heroes Authors: Frank and Zach Turek Genre: Christian Living Plot: Some movies today have similar stories. There are elements of faith and Jesus in those movies. Frank and Zach Turek talk about the elements of faith and Jesus in Captain America, Iron Man, Harry Potter, Star Wars, The Lord of the Rings, Batman,Continue reading “Hollywood Heroes – Frank and Zach Turek”
Babel – R.F. Kuang
Title: Babel Author: R.F. Kuang Genre: Historical Fiction, Fantasy Plot: Robin Swift is a Chinese boy taken in by wealthy English Professor Lovell after his mom and grandparents die. Professor Lovell teaches Robin Greek, Latin, and helps him maintain his Mandarin Chinese all while grooming him for Oxford’s translation program. Once accepted into the program,Continue reading “Babel – R.F. Kuang”
Foul Lady Fortune – Chloe Gong
Title: Foul Lady Death Author: Chloe Gong Genre: Historical Fiction, Mystery Plot: Rosalind is a spy in Shanghai in 1931. Some experiments were done to her so she can’t die.She also uses her knowledge of poisons as an aide if she’s asked to be an assassin or gets captured. Rosalind’s latest mission is to goContinue reading “Foul Lady Fortune – Chloe Gong”
The Attic Child – Lola Jaye
A warning: this book talks a lot about child abuse and neglect. Title: The Attic Child Author: Lola Jaye Genre Historical Fiction Plot: Dikimbe is the youngest child of a family of five kids. He lives outside of a village in Africa, in what is today called Zaire. A rich Englishman named Sir Richard BabbingtonContinue reading “The Attic Child – Lola Jaye”
Piranesi – Susanna Clarke
Title: Piranesi Author: Susanna Clarke Genre: Fantasy Plot: The Other calls me Piranesi, but I know that’s not my name. My job is to explore the halls of the house and write down what I’ve seen. For as long as I can remember I’ve been in this house by myself unless The Other comes toContinue reading “Piranesi – Susanna Clarke”
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