A thoughtful YA dystopian novel about belief, control, and the cost of questioning authority. In Candle in the Wind, Kim Baccellia follows a young woman cast out of a cult-like community and forced to confront the truth behind everything she was taught to believe.
Cozy reads, indie gems, and creative finds for the week. This edition of Friday Finds features top blog posts, an indie author spotlight, comforting foodie and home picks, and a simple creative tip to carry into the weekend.
The Compassionate Writer by Anne E. Beall offers a thoughtful, psychology-informed approach to writing with honesty, empathy, and care. This review explores the book's strengths, followed by a guest post from the author reflecting on how compassion can transform both storytelling and the stories we tell ourselves.
A Quiet Kind of Wrong by Mary Frances Hill is a quietly gripping domestic thriller that explores guilt, family loyalty, regret, and the lasting impact of secrets. This post includes my review, a guest post from the author, and a giveaway as part of the iRead Book Tours event.
Joseph Gulesserian's The Guerrilla Guide for Entrepreneurs & the Rest of Us offers a grounded, experience-driven approach to business and career strategy. This thoughtful review explores what makes the book stand out in a crowded genre — practical insight without hype or shortcuts.
A forbidden forest. A divine mark. And a truth dangerous enough to get her silenced. Here's my review of The Illumination: Izol by Mescal (M.S. Tanager) plus a guest post on the meaning behind the title - on tour with iRead Book Tours.