Wisdom and the Baobab Tree by Edward R. McMahon
Reviewed by Daniel Ryan Johnson Wisdom and the Baobab Tree is a story set in a foreign context that manages to hit close to home for readers in the United States, as well as readers throughout various other parts of the world. Set in the fictional ...
Girl on Fire by Eden Hart
Reviewed by Lily Andrews The first book in Eden Hart's dystopian adventure epic, "Girl on Fire," centers on a young girl who battles a fatal disease and whose world almost falls apart when a deadly fever begins claiming thousands of lives, includi ...
Roxie the Doxie Finds Her Forever Home by Jody A. Dean and Illustrated by Susie Lee Jin
Reviewed by Nancy Eaton Roxie is filled with excitement because today is her special day. Her foster mom reminded her that she will be going to her Forever Home. Although Roxie has never met her new mom and feels a bit anxious, her foster mom, Daw ...
Return to Pamplona: A Lover’s Quest in Post-War Spain by Peter J. Meehan
Reviewed by Timea Barabas Peter J. Meehan delivers an eventful love story that lingers over decades. The spark is lit in Spain on a backdrop of political unrest, when two students of different worlds fall in love. Return to Pamplona: A Lover’s Que ...
Sleeping Dogs Don’t Lie by William LeRoy
Reviewed by Rahul Gaur William LeRoy is back with Detective Maximo Morgan in 'Sleeping Dogs Don't Lie,' which includes three engaging mysteries: Jigger Man, Guilt Trip, and Two-Timers. It's more than just a mystery; it’s a satirical look at small- ...
Distortion by Sierra Ernesto Xavier
Reviewed by Lisa Brown-Gilbert Distortion by Sierra Ernesto Xavier brings to the awareness a uniquely posed work that presents a deep, dark venture into a distinctive romantic connection within which, a love lesser known, realizes no bounds, thus, ...
Platinum Promises by Jessa Nevins
Reviewed by Jacquelyn Tolksdorf Jessa Nevins’ Platinum Promises is a riveting and dramatic exploration of fame, power, and personal conflict set alongside a dramatic love triangle. The novel sequel to Nevins’ Star Maker delves into the complexitie ...
Because Mom Asked by RW Herman
Reviewed by Reyan Mishra "Because Mom Asked" is author R W Herman's third and final memoir following his award-winning debut memoir, "The Unopened Letter" and the extended memoir "Against The Current in the Silent Service". In the first two memoir ...
The American Martyr by Richard W. Kelly
Reviewed by Lilly Andrews Richard W. Kelly's yarn, The American Martyr, is a deeply penetrating and high stakes work that follows the tumultuous journey of a teenager whose childhood is robbed from him in a series of dramatic events. Brian Brample ...
I Am! A Book of Reminders by Juana Medina
I Am: A Book of Reminders is exactly what the title states - REMINDERS. This book is full of reminders for a child to say out loud. The purpose is to remind a child of just how wonderful they are and to build self-esteem and self-worth. There are ...