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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.
The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman
The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman. Wade through childhood and remember what was forgotten and what adults could never see. This novella is beautiful and concise, achieving in less than 200 pages what some novels struggle to say in three times as many.
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.
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… Read more “A Touch of Darkness (Hades & Persephone Saga: Book 1)”
Tales from the Gas Station Vol.1 By Jack Townsend
Themes Existential dread, violence, dark humor, parallel dimensions, chaos theory Reluctant hero, realistic fiction (until it isn’t), absurdism, small town bs Supernatural, horror, mental illness, demons, aliens,… Read more “Tales from the Gas Station Vol.1 By Jack Townsend”
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… Read more “Aru Shah & the Song of Death by Roshani Chokshi”
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… Read more “Aru Shah & the End of Time by Roshani Chokshi”
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… Read more “The Bone Snatcher by Charlotte Salter”
Maverick Motherhood 