The Singer and Her Song by N.L. Holmes My rating: 4 of 5 stars The Singer and Her Song is a very different read and much easier read than The Lightning Horse. It is a story that brings to light the current plight of refugees needing to forge a new identity in a new land […]
The Lightning Horse by N.L. Holmes My rating: 4 of 5 stars N.L. Holmes manages to effortlessly transport you to another time. If you haven’t read many books set in ancient Egypt you may find yourself needing the glossary at the back. A young Hittite charioteer who serves the King with one plot twist I […]
The Murders of Lillian Ross by Sirena Van Schaik My rating: 5 of 5 stars The Murders of Lillian Ross had me engrossed from the first page. Written brilliantly by Sirena Van Schaik. A crime novel that sucked me in and made me want to scream alongside the protagonist, Allison. Lillian approaches Allison, a true-crime […]
Lake of Flowers by N.L. Holmes My rating: 4 of 5 stars Lake of Flowers is the fifth in the Lord Hani series. It is the first novel I have read by this author and can be read as a standalone. NL Holmes has done an excellent job of setting the story in ancient Egypt, […]
Jeremy Full of Grace by Greta Cribbs My rating: 5 of 5 stars Jeremy, Full of Grace is an interesting story looking at a world where society has broken down and faith and community is all we really have left. No one true religion is presented however each character has a choice to make regarding […]
The Cross of Ciaran by Andrea Matthews My rating: 4 of 5 stars The Cross of Ciaran explores a Celtic priest waking up 1500 years after his internment. I love the way that he is so overwhelmed by his new surroundings and yet finds explanations for his survival/eternal death through his conflicting faiths. All of […]
The Eclipse Dancer by Laura Koerber My rating: 3 of 5 stars The Eclipse Dancer left me wanting. I feel like it could have been a much bigger novel and more in-depth. The writing style gave me excellent imagery and took me on a journey. I was left wanting to dig deeper, to get to […]
Chameleon by Zoe Kalo My rating: 4 of 5 stars I thoroughly enjoyed Chameleon. A fast read that engaged me early and kept me reading. Excellent world-building and descriptions. I struggled a little with some of the Spanish references I’d not encountered before (thankfully I could easily look them up on my Kindle!). I would […]
The Web of Humanity: A Novel by Maria Turchin My rating: 4 of 5 stars Web of Humanity is a well-researched novel looking at the generational impact of war. Through the eyes of a granddaughter and inspired by real events the author, Maria Turchin, has weaved an exceptional story bringing to life the human side […]
Myths & Legends by Laura Greenwood My rating: 4 of 5 stars I enjoyed these alternative adaptions of well-known myths, legends, and even folklore. I was able to completely submerge myself in each story. In particular, Queens of the Underworld by Arizona Tape spoke to me, the imagery and interpretation were new to me and […]
