A Little Bird Told Me by Rachael Gray earned 2nd place in the BBNYA 2025 competition. This cozy crime mystery follows Laurel Nightingale as her fresh start in village life quickly turns into murder, suspicion, and small-town secrets.
A retired warlock private investigator returns to a world of magic and danger when a young witch asks for help solving her mother's murder. Time-Marked Warlock combines inventive worldbuilding, found-family themes, and a compelling supernatural mystery into an engaging start to The Chronos Chronicles.
Discover Child of Vanris by Nikki McCormack, a BBNYA 2025 Finalist epic fantasy. Follow Kasiel's dangerous journey across a war-torn kingdom as he uncovers the truth about his past, his family, and the destiny waiting for him.
Step into the dazzling world of Belle Époque Paris in Jane Avril: The Muse of the Moulin Rouge by M.L. Malcolm. This richly atmospheric historical fiction novel follows legendary dancer Jane Avril as she rises from poverty to fame among the artists, performers, and dreamers of 1890s Paris. Read my review plus a fascinating guest post about the infamous "Mad Women's Ball" at the Salpêtrière.
A haunting YA literary novel exploring identity, memory, emotional echoes, and surreal repetition. Read my review of The Eternal Return of Clara Hart by Louise Finch for The Write Reads tour.
A suspenseful audiobook review of Devious Web by Shelley Grandy, a twist-filled corporate thriller packed with secrets, shifting motives, and steady tension.