The Antique Picker's Daughter by Melanie Dugan is a thought-provoking literary novel about youth homelessness, survival, trust, and the uncertain line between protection and exploitation. This four-star review also features a guest post from the author about her flexible approach to outlining.
What if changing one moment in the past could erase an entire family from the future? Return to Yesterday's Tomorrow by Bryan Prosek is a clever, puzzle-driven techno thriller with altered timelines, emotional stakes, and steadily increasing suspense.
Dragons are nearing extinction, enemies are closing in, and Bridgehaven needs its knights. I'm joining the Goddess Fish Promotions Review Tour with my 5-star review of The Last Rift Dragon by Shami Stovall, an immersive YA fantasy filled with inventive magic, loyal friendships, humor, treachery, and unforgettable dragons.
When the storyteller becomes part of the story...
The Missing Episode
by Tom Hobbs is far more than a twist-filled thriller. It explores guilt, public scrutiny, and the cost of telling other people's stories while delivering a compelling cold-case mystery. Read my full review on GinaRaeMitchell.com.
Dark fantasy isn't meant to be comfortable. It explores the places where hope is tested, sacrifice comes at a terrible cost, and doing the right thing is rarely the easiest path. Corinne Price's debut novel, Wrought in Flesh, embraces those ideas with confidence, delivering an immersive fantasy filled with layered world-building, memorable characters, and a story that grows steadily more compelling as it unfolds.
Can an unconventional writing style deepen an emotional story? In Soccerwild, Craig Wells explores grief, healing, and resilience through the eyes of a young boy whose unexpected friendship with a coyote pup helps him begin finding hope again. Read my full review to see why this thoughtful middle-grade novel stayed with me long after the final page.