The Birth of Venus by Sarah Dunant

Another week, another book! A fan of historical/romantic fiction? Consider this simple, immersive, and sad tale of a young girl’s will during the end of the Italian Renaissance.

July 12, 2021 by MavMom

Welcome to Night Vale by Joseph Fink & Jeffrey Cranor

Check out my next book review: Welcome to Night Vale! The debut novel that pairs with its predecessor and namesake podcast.
A macabre and sarcastic series for all who enjoy the stranger things life has to offer.

June 28, 2021June 25, 2021 by MavMom

A Touch of Darkness (Hades & Persephone Saga: Book 1)

Themes: Greek mythology, retelling, Hades & Persephone, erotic fiction, fiction, manifesting power, pantheon, Underworld, bargains and fate, love vs infatuation “No one prays to the God of…

June 21, 2021 by MavMom

Rhapsodic (The Bargainer Book 1) by Laura Thalassa

Themes Coming of age, teenage romance, romance novel, romance series Fae, fairytales, otherworld, supernatural, supernatural beings, magic, curses, bargains “Cherub, people like us are not victims. We’re…

May 8, 2021 by MavMom

Aru Shah & the Song of Death by Roshani Chokshi

Themes Found family, teen angst, self-acceptance, self-identity, modern mythology, prophecy fulfillment Confidence, courage, positive feminine themes, friendship, coming of age Bhangra is a kind of upbeat music…

April 20, 2021April 25, 2021 by MavMom

Aru Shah & the End of Time by Roshani Chokshi

Themes Found family, teen angst, self-acceptance, self-identity, modern mythology, prophecy fulfillment Confidence, courage, positive feminine themes, friendship, coming of age She had wanted a sisterly smile that…

April 15, 2021April 21, 2021 by MavMom

The Bone Snatcher by Charlotte Salter

Themes Death, Trauma, Abandonment Gaining a confident sense of self, inner strength, embracing individuality Overcoming external obstacles, conquering fear Toxic environments, psychological illness Sea, monsters, storytellers Sophie…

April 15, 2021April 26, 2021 by MavMom