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Review Archive
Here you can find all of our past book reviews.


Review of The Merge by Grace Weller
A shocking, page-turning novel of how far science can be pushed in the face of overpopulation and human sacrifice.
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Review of The Waiter by Kwan Ann Tan
This choose your own adventure, labyrinthine novel is a mysterious and propulsive story where each decision you make takes you on a different journey through this dystopian world.
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1 min read


Review of The Nancys and the Case of the Missing Necklance by R.W.R McDonald
When a brutal murder occurs in the small safe-haven of a town, Tippy's best friend ends up in a coma, herself, uncle Pike, and Devon become The Nancys, the trio who go undercover to discover who the murderer is...
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Review of Courting Disaster by Zoe McGee
What do #MeToo and Jane Austen have in common? More than you might think.
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Review of Heir of Illusion by Madeline Taylor
Three things that I LOVE in a romantasy novel, a strong female character who is respected for her strength, a handsome charming male character who is not always as they seem, and a a bad guy / bad situation who we love to hate!
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Review of The Vanishing Place by Zoe Rankin
A New Zealand–set thriller that will keep you glued to every tension-filled page, The Vanishing Place.
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1 min read


Review of The Second Chance Cinema by Thea Weiss
When fiances, Ellie and Drake, find themselves walking around the city during a late-night walk, they come across a cinema down an alley way that only has tickets for two, and will only be playing one film per ticket.
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Review of Bitten by Jordan Stephanie Gray
Fans of Twilight and A Court of Thorns and Roses are going to eat up this debut...
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Review of Tender by Lauren Du Plessis
A folk-horror novel of botanical mystery and haunting beauty.
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Review of Sound Advice by Alan Green
In Sound Advice, Alan Green takes a deep dive into why humankind has been forever obsessed with music and how we can harness that love to improve our daily lives.
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Review of Sugartown by Caragh Maxwell
A striking Irish debut for fans of Megan Nolan, Niamh Mulvey and Christine Anne Foley.
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Review of Only You by Celeste Daniels
When Dani, a music student, begins to have dreams about two lovers who are doomed not to be together, it begins to really affect her life.
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Review of The Maiden and Her Monster by Maddie Martinez
Maddie has weaved a gothic atmosphere together with the roots of Jewish folklore, creating an utterly unputdownable debut!
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Review of Catalina by Karla Cornejo
Catalina is a striking and poignant debut on political unrest and striving for a better future.
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Review of False Idols by Karla Marie Sweet
When Sadie relocates to LA with her husband, she gets pulled into a mysterious women’s group called Deep Flow, led by the captivating wellness guru, Lilth. As Sadie earns Lilth’s trust, she has no idea what’s truly in store.
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Review of Untamed Heart by Gemma Morr
If any book was going to spark my cowgirl era, it’s this one!
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Review of One Yellow Eye by Leigh Radford
The novel mirrors the emotional turbulence of our own recent pandemic, raising the haunting question: how far would you go to save someone you love?
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Review of Bitter Sweet by Hattie Williams
This isn’t a light read, but it’s an incredibly affecting one. If you’re drawn to character-driven stories that examine toxic love, power, and emotional growth with unflinching honesty, Bitter Sweet will stay with you long after the final page.
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Review of Fulvia by Kaarina Parker
Fulvia, born into a wealthy but unimportant Roman family. When the patriarchy of her family dies, Fulvia convinces her mother to allow her to go to Rome where she will meet a man who will be worthy of becoming her husband (*cough* guardian)
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Review of Deadline by Steph McGovern
Deadline is a compelling, multi-layered read which gives a gripping peek behind the curtain of live television—and what happens when it all goes horrifyingly wrong.
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