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Book Review: Something Special by Dina S.

At the start of October I got my copy of Something Special from Dina S. featuring a gorgeous book cover and filled with little goodies, and the sweetest autograph inside. I've been waiting months to read this book ever since I devoured Nothing Special back in the summer. I am not normally a big rom… Continue reading Book Review: Something Special by Dina S.

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Book Review: Nothing Special by Dina S

I had the honor of reading Nothing Special by Dina S this past weekend while making a 12-hour trek to and from a friend's house. While I do not often indulge in romantasy set in a real-world setting, I was drawn to Nothing Special by the narrator's strong on-page voice and its unique twist on… Continue reading Book Review: Nothing Special by Dina S

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Book Review: The Dragon and the Butterfly

The Dragon and the Butteryfly by Abby Simpson is a historical fiction narrative focused around the life and rise of Queen Maud of England alongside her famous husband William the Conqueror. Simpson writes Maud portrayed in beautiful prose, painting the picture of a woman history forgot, but who deserves to be remembered. Simpson works with… Continue reading Book Review: The Dragon and the Butterfly

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Book Review: The Shield Road by Dewi Hargreaves

The Shield Road, a self published short story collection by Dewi Hargreaves is more than just an anthology, or a novel. It's a unique experience of various tales all woven beautifully into a tapestry of one nation's plight against rogue magic and dark entities. Dewi pushed the boundaries of storytelling with this one and it… Continue reading Book Review: The Shield Road by Dewi Hargreaves

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Book Review: The Famine Witch by Stephen Black

I had the pleasure of reading The Famine Witch by Stephen Black, published by Quill and Crow Publishing House. This late 2023 release was a captivating story of revenge, good vs. evil, and age old myths battling for the fate of one young woman. The story follows Maggie Malone, a young woman living in Belfast… Continue reading Book Review: The Famine Witch by Stephen Black