This week's Friday Finds features four recent reviews, a spotlight on historical fiction author M.L. Malcolm, a family-inspired featured find, creative weaving projects, and plenty of bookish discoveries to enjoy over Father's Day weekend.
Christine Hart's Weird Stories of Strange Women is a speculative fiction collection that blends fantasy, magical realism, science fiction, and mild horror into twelve thought-provoking tales. Divided into Maidens, Mothers, and Crones, these stories linger long after the final page.
A richly researched, character-driven fantasy steeped in Welsh and Arthurian legend. Strong characters, satisfying twists, and subtle magic make this an immersive start to J.M. Hofer's Islands in the Mist series.
A iRead Book Tour
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.
BBNYA 2025 Semi-Finalist Spotlight for Enigma (Lost Colonies Book 1) by Ryan Southwick, an epic science fantasy adventure featuring high-stakes survival, advanced technology, and an interstellar race against time.
A fast-paced, sea-swept middle-grade adventure filled with pirates, storms, secrets, and sisterhood—here's my review of Kittiwake Stormhaven and the Pirate's Portolano.