At first, The Awkward Out of Sync Half Life of Funk left me feeling as off-balance as its title suggests. Then everything clicked. What began as a deliberately disorienting introduction transformed into a compelling cyberpunk novella filled with clever twists, believable characters, and an ending that had me wanting to both reread the previous chapter and immediately discover what happened next.
This week's Friday Finds features four recent book reviews, a refreshed Author of the Week spotlight on Frederick J. Burns, family-friendly summer gathering ideas, a strawberry pretzel dessert recipe, and a reader question about summer traditions.
Breakthrough Lies by Jay B. Greene is a gripping investigative thriller that explores corruption, abuse, and the cost of looking the other way. Read my 5-star review of this standalone-friendly Jack Kendall Mystery.
A Soul on Trial by Robin R. Cutler explores a remarkable true story of family legacy, military history, and a mother's relentless search for answers. Read my review and guest post from the author.
iRead Book Tours
When Orion's songwriting is stolen at music camp, she must find the courage to stand up for herself and reclaim her voice. Stolen: The Orion Sessions #2 by Cheryl DaVeiga is an uplifting middle-grade story about friendship, resilience, kindness, and perseverance.
A charming Regency romance filled with friendship, family secrets, and second chances. Read my review of Romance at Ridgeford Hall by Kate Ellington and discover why this sweet historical romance was such an enjoyable palate cleanser.
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