Genre:
While the story itself is fiction, it is set in a specific time period with historically accurate details and may include real people or involve actual events.
I needed a little help getting into the Halloween spirit, and The Bewitching seemed like the perfect solution. Witches, dark academia, gothic atmosphere, three timelines, and a mysterious disappearance? Yes, please. Here’s what I thought of Silvia Moreno-Garcia’s latest spooky read.
There’s a particular kind of book I love discovering: the one I picked up almost on a whim and then completely forgot about.
Confessions of a Pagan Nun had been languishing on my Kindle until a reading challenge finally pushed it to the top of my TBR. I wasn’t sure I would even finish it. Instead, I found a surprisingly thoughtful story about literacy, religion, women’s autonomy, and the power of telling your own story.
It turned out to be one of those wonderful reminders that our most interesting reading experiences aren’t always the books we carefully plan to read.
Read my review of Confessions of a Pagan Nun and find out why this under-the-radar historical novel surprised me.
Readers sometimes ask whether a classic really deserves its reputation.
After finishing *Beloved*, my answer is yes… with one important caveat.
This isn’t simply a book you read. It’s a book you carry. In my newest review, I’m sharing what landed for me, what didn’t, and why choosing *when* to read this novel may matter just as much as choosing to read it at all.
Be inspired by these thought-provoking, generation-spanning stories. Experience interconnectedness, multiple points of view, and how things change over time.
A thoughtful review of The Portrait, a Victorian historical mystery exploring art, love, and secrets. Includes cover analysis and design critique.
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.
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
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.
What if the most powerful player in medieval Europe was a woman history almost forgot? That’s the question behind The Widow Queen…