Going into this novel, I had no idea what to expect. All I knew was that the premise contained all of my favorite things: supernatural beings, the Victorian era, and a feisty heroine. That was enough to intrigue me and give this book a shot. After reading it, I am so glad I did. Here is my review: Alexia Tarabotti…
Historical Fiction
The Wages of Sin by Kaite Welsh
I heard about this book when it first came out in March and added it to by TBR list. I really liked the idea of reading from the perspective of a female medical student from the 1890s, a very unheard of phenomenon back in the day. I also just love a good historical murder mystery. Here is my review: Leaving…
The Final Book: Gods by SW Hammond
I received this novel as an advance copy from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. This book has been long overdue on my TBR list; I mean, it was published in June and I just got to it now. However, I was really excited to read this novel because of its connections to mythology. I love mythology and I’m…
A Secret History of Witches by Louisa Morgan
I received this novel as an advance copy from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Grandmére Ursule was one of the most powerful witches in her family. But when she dies trying to save the life of her tribe, her magic seems to have died with her. Even so, her daughters do their best to keep the Old Faith,…
The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane by Lisa See
This is a novel where I went in knowing nothing about the subject matter. I know absolutely nothing about tea or tea leaves; I don’t even drink tea (which is something that my family just can’t get over)! I also am completely unaware about Chinese culture, and the ethnic minorities that reside in China. This novel talks about these things…
Paradox Bound by Peter Clines
I’ve never read anything by this author, but he is definitely well known for his other works. After hearing so many positive things about Clines’ other books, I decided to give this ARC a go. Here is my review: Eli lives in Sanders, a town where nothing ever changes, a town that seems to be stuck in the past. So…
The Good People by Hannah Kent
I’ve been seeing this book everywhere and I really liked the premise of the story. It hints at fairy lore and herbs and changelings, as well as featuring 3 women as the main characters. I was really excited to read this book. So here is my review: Hedged in by gossip and joined by their desperation, three women in 19th-century…
The Curious Affair of the Witch at Wayside Cross by Lisa Tuttle
I received this novel as an advance copy from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. I had previously read The Curious Affair of the Somnambulist and the Psychic Thief, the first book in the series. It had been an interesting read but not my cup of tea. However, I decided to give the second book in the series a shot.…
House of Shadows by Nicola Cornick
I received this novel as an advance copy from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. I love historical fiction but I really don’t read much in the genre. Maybe because the most recent novels out there always seem to be either sci-fi/fantasy or mystery/thrillers. Either way, I relish the chance to read a historical fiction novel every now and…
Manhattan Beach by Jennifer Egan
I received this novel as an advanced copy from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Even before I began reading this novel, I saw it everywhere. It was on the hot and trending list at the local library, on display at all the major bookstores, and so many people I knew had a copy of it and were reading…