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1/5
Really bad
Work on it.
2/5
Mediocre
1-2 bright spots.
3/5
Good
Worth reading.
4/5
Very Good
1-2 spots that need work
5/5
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3.5 / 5.0
Pekka Harju-Autti’s LOVE VORTEX AND THE DRAKOR’S CURSE is a historical, philosophical fantasy that's best when it examines how knowing the day you die could...
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Rating:
4.4 / 5.0
With warmth, wisdom, and some unforgettable visuals, Elizabeth Lett's DULA, FIG, AND THE WISDOM OF OLD SYCAMORE invites readers of all ages to reflect on...
Rating:
3.0 / 5.0
In spite of its inconsistent voice and irregular pacing, G.W. Darcie’s BURDEN OF SHE is a unique, character-driven science fiction novel.
October 1, 2025
THE CAREER REMIX: Build a Future That Fits You. Pivot. Grow. Thrive.
By Michele VolpiRating:
3.5 / 5.0
Michele Volpi’s THE CAREER REMIX: Build a Future That Fits You. Pivot. Grow. Thrive. offers a system of useful tools and references, although their applicability...
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Rating:
4.0 / 5.0
CHRONICLES OF FOUR ESTATES is an ambitious political thriller that uses the framework of detective fiction to examine geopolitical forces in contemporary Ghana. Benjamin Kwakye's...
Rating:
2.8 / 5.0
Malou Beauvoir's OUR VODOU: A Vodou Bedtime Tale (Book 1) seeks to engage and educate young readers about Haitian cultural traditions, but it's hampered by...
September 29, 2025
STRONG FLOOR, NO CEILING: Building a New Foundation for the American Dream
By Oliver LibbyRating:
3.9 / 5.0
Oliver Libby’s STRONG FLOOR, NO CEILING outlines an enthusiastic, optimistic vision for righting American civic life, though it’s unclear that the book addresses the underlying...
Rating:
3.8 / 5.0
Helen Winslow Black paints a compellingly grim picture of divorce and the importance of caution when choosing a spouse in SEVEN BLACKBIRDS.
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Rating:
4.0 / 5.0
THERE ARE NO STARS HERE by J.S. Thompson offers psychological dystopian fiction that prioritizes character development over action, examining how ordinary people rationalize complicity with...
Rating:
3.9 / 5.0
Veronica Wolff’s ACROSS THE PRESSING DARK isn’t breaking the mold, but it’s a solid and simmering take on the Scottish historical romantasy.
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Rating:
4.5 / 5.0
In TREE OF EYES, Ann Yihyang Kim thrusts James Mun and Crew Blue deeper into the perilous dream-realm of the Flowering. This leg of the...
Rating:
3.5 / 5.0
A sturdy fictional universe feels lived-in and populated by rich, emotionally vibrant characters in Shannon Phillips's and German Yanovsky's JOURNEY, an enjoyable space opera that...