Tag: Book Reviews
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REVIEW: When the Tides Held the Moon by Venessa Vida Kelley
In Coney Island, true love rises to the surface. With lush illustrations and buoyant prose, Venessa Vida Kelley forges an unforgettable New York fairytale. Benigno “Benny” Caldera knows an orphaned Boricua blacksmith in 1910s New York City can’t call himself an artist. But the ironwork tank he creates for famed Coney Island playground, Luna Park,…
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REVIEW: Till Death by Kellan McDaniel
Two gay men—one young, one ageless—sink their teeth into reclaiming their lives and identities from those who would silence them in this insatiable romantic horror novel from Hugo and Nebula Award–nominated author Kellan McDaniel. Howard is biding his time until he can finally leave for college, where he has been promised it gets better. The…
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REVIEW: Flirty Dancing by Jennifer Moffatt
Sparks fly in this summer romp for fans of Casey McQuiston when dancers at a Catskills resort try to pull off the perfect show, and find happiness and a place where they belong on the way. Archer Read is 27 and desperate to find his place in life. Five months ago, he quit his soul-destroying…
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REVIEW: The Witch and His Crow by Ben Alderson
‘Rule them. Win. Become Grand High.’ My name is Hector Briar, and I live for revenge. It’s been eighteen years since Witch Hunters murdered my parents, and still the night haunts me. A part of me died that night, when six-year-old me was forced to listen to their brutal murder. Since then, I’ve gone from…
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REVIEW: Emerald Road: A Tale of Love, War, and Betrayal by Orlando Ortega-Medina
In this powerful prequel to The Fitful Sleep of Immigrants, Orlando Ortega-Medina adeptly captures the hardships of the immigrant experience and the strength of the human spirit to survive and even excel despite the odds. In the turbulent 1990s, Emerald Road follows Isaac Perez’s escape from El Salvador’s Civil War. With his loyal canine companion,…
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REVIEW: The Geography of Happiness by Jay Hogan
One thing I know about Terry O’Connor—the man has complicated relationship written all over him, something I’ve avoided for pretty much forever. One thing I know about Terry’s hometown, Painted Bay—it’s a long, long way from my life as a Mackenzie Country veterinarian, and dedicated, carefree bachelor. All of which should be good news. No…
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REVIEW: Call Me Yours by Kaden Ward
Months ago a cheating ex-boyfriend left Kolton Wolf’s world shattered. Jaded and angry, romance becomes whatever ends up in his bed from the apps or the club with a strict no-repeat policy. Then he comes into the picture. It’s Halloween at the “club” when Kolton first lays eyes on him. A Greek god in full…
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REVIEW: A Betrayal of Storms by Ben Alderson
With the political intrigue and high heat of A Court of Thorns and Roses and From Blood and Ash, A Betrayal of Storms is perfect for readers who enjoy stories full of magic, romance, and adventure… but with added spice. Half-fey Robin Vale has grown up amongst humans, but that doesn’t save him from being…
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REVIEW: The Caretaker by C.P. Harris
The only thing Noon Waters is sure of is his undying love for his wife. But when a devastating accident ripped both her and a good deal of his memories away from him, he’s left to navigate a new life weighed down by grief, anger, and confusion. After stumbling upon an old receipt dated one…
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REVIEW: Highland Fling by C.F. White
Can a Highland fling stir a lifelong passion into lasting love?Dean Fraser has his eyes on the prize. Determined to prove his worth as a chef after injury cost him his career in football, he’s fighting for a coveted place at Castle Largleith in the Scottish Highlands to train under his hero. The job could…
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REVIEW: The Fisherman by C.P. Harris
At the age of twenty-five, Leland Meadows has his whole life mapped out in front of him, with four rules to live by: No new friends. No dreams or aspirations. No repeat hookups. And definitely no committed relationships. Leland’s looking for safety, not heartbreak and disappointment. Then one day he receives an offer he can’t…
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REVIEW: Your Lonely Nights Are Over
Scream meets Clueless in this YA horror from Adam Sass in which two gay teen BFFs find their friendship tested when a serial killer starts targeting their school’s Queer Club. Dearie and Cole are inseparable, unlikeable, and (in bad luck for them) totally unbelievable. From the day they met, Dearie and Cole have been…
