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4.4 / 5.0
Fans of urban fantasy will love Hal Emerson's funny, action-packed CICERO JAMES, MIRACLE WORKER, thanks to its engaging protagonist and unique spin on magic (as...
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4.6 / 5.0
Gregory Grosvenor's SECOND POCKET FIRST succeeds as picaresque entertainment with an interesting protagonist.
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4.0 / 5.0
Jack Hammond Jr.’s NEVER ENOUGH WORDS is a beautifully told and harrowing tale of the confrontation between humanity and hate.
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3.4 / 5.0
As a prompt for meaningful conversation, Nick Brancato's PRIORITIZE US: Unlock Lasting Love with One Simple, Proven Test is a solid workbook designed to help...
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3.9 / 5.0
Dean Cycon’s A QUEST FOR GOD AND SPICES proves a rollicking adventure chock-full of geopolitical intrigue and vivid medieval detail.
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5.0 / 5.0
Dorian Box's THE GIRL GOES HOME (Emily Calby Book 4) strikes the perfect balance between dark humor, vigorous and suspenseful action, heartwarming found family, and...
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5.0 / 5.0
Through its innovative structure and unflinching self-examination, Joshua Gidding’s OLD WHITE MAN WRITING offers a new approach to the biographical template—resulting in a challenging, highly...
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4.6 / 5.0
Ethan Warrener returns with a captivating and emotionally charged sequel in FOR PEACE AND PURPOSE. With so many threads still left to unravel, this installment...
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4.8 / 5.0
Moving at an uninterrupted, steady pace, BACK TO BAINBRIDGE by Norah Lally emotively captures the struggles of a young teen as she tries to find...
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4.4 / 5.0
N.J. Lujan's MIRI AND THE HONEYBEE is a delightful story. It’s a change of pace for the author, but one she manages with great style.
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3.0 / 5.0
Denise Haynes’s TALENT SHOW offers an interesting glimpse of both the culture of Trinidad in the 20th century and the dynamics of a large family.
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3.9 / 5.0
Amanda LaPera’s FINDING DAD, PARANOID SCHIZOPHRENIA: An End to the Search is a challenging read, but it’s hard not to be struck by its immense...