A thoughtful review of The Portrait, a Victorian historical mystery exploring art, love, and secrets. Includes cover analysis and design critique.
Historical Fiction
11 Interesting Books Set In The Desert
11 books, Mystery, Science Fiction, Fantasy, Historical Fiction, True Crime, Memoir, Young Adult, and more, set in the desert. 🐪 Which will you read?
The Book Club for Troublesome Women: Feminism, Friendship, and Finding Yourself in 1960s Suburbia
A thoughtful review of The Book Club for Troublesome Women, exploring its 1960s setting, feminist themes, character arcs, and design details. A must-read for historical fiction and book club readers.
The Familiar by Leigh Bardugo: A Lush, Underrated Historical Fantasy Worth the Hype
A thoughtful review of The Familiar by Leigh Bardugo, exploring its historical fantasy setting, complex characters, restrained romance, and powerful themes of magic, morality, and survival during the Spanish Inquisition
Book Review: The Last Crown
If you’ve read The Widow Queen, you know Swietoslawa’s story is far from over— The Last Crown proves just how deep the fog of fate, faith & family loyalty can run.
Book Review: The Widow Queen
What if the most powerful player in medieval Europe was a woman history almost forgot? That’s the question behind The Widow Queen…