Orion Casey has stopped singing, but anonymous messages and a renewed love of music may help her rediscover her confidence. Read my review of Best Friends: The Orion Sessions by Cheryl DaVeiga, plus a special guest post from the author about finding your voice and staying true to yourself.
Nothing North of Delmar by Ellen Barker is a thoughtful historical fiction novel set in 1970s St. Louis. Through the lens of the city's real-life Delmar Divide, Barker explores race, community, economics, and personal growth in a story that remains remarkably relevant today.
A Dagger in the Ivy by Dorothy Dreyer is an award-winning romantasy featuring fae politics, dangerous magic, enemies-to-lovers tension, and a jaw-dropping ending. Read my 5-star review of this immersive start to the Blade Bound Saga.
A reflective travel memoir blending a demanding trek through Nepal's Dolpo region with grief, family tragedy, and emotional reckoning. The Leopard and the Moon by Nigel Roberts explores both the physical and emotional landscapes of endurance and healing.
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.
In this review of For She Had Eyes by Seth Margolis, discover a psychological suspense novel filled with deception, ambition, unraveling trust, and Othello-inspired tension set against the backdrop of Manhattan's elite.