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A family travels from war-torn Afghanistan through Indonesia and Nauru until finally arriving at what they believe is a new start in Australia. However, at every turn the family finds a government that is at best indifferent to their plight, and at worst unbelieving. Though they finally make it to a home in Australia, theirContinue reading “On Fragile Waves”
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Around the World With Magical Realism: Latin America
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Welcome to the magical month of May! Is May actually magical? Probably not, though seeing the sun for the first time in 9 months in Washington State might qualify as magic. This month, I’ve decided to go around the world with one of my favorite genres, magical realism. Magical realism provides a beautiful balance betweenContinue reading “Around the World With Magical Realism: Latin America”
The Frozen Crown
When a mad, magical emperor threatens her people, Askia is forced to flee her frozen kingdom and seek assistance from the southern kingdom of Vishir. But, as soon as she arrives in Vishir, she becomes embroiled in a labyrinth of political scheming that will test her ability as a leader and potentially expose a secretContinue reading “The Frozen Crown”
Namesake
Fable is back with more high seas adventure in this romantic, suspenseful final entry in the Fable duology. In this entry into the series, Fable faces some dire situations. First, onboard the Luna with a crew that wants to kill her and the return of a nemesis from her past. Then, she gets in anContinue reading “Namesake”
The End of National Poetry Month
It’s still April. Good gracious, does this month seem long to anyone else? But on the positive side, that means we are still celebrating National Poetry Month for one more week! I’ve been finding it deeply satisfying to read poetry this month and am going to work on incorporating more poetry into my reading thisContinue reading “The End of National Poetry Month”
The Lost Apothecary
The discovery of a bottle with a mysterious etching sends a woman on a search through history to find a hidden apothecary shop in this atmospheric, fast-paced novel. The Lost Apothecary is an intricately plotted historical fiction novel that alternates timelines between eighteenth century London and modern London. In eighteenth-century London, a secret apothecaryContinue reading “The Lost Apothecary”
If I Had Your Face
South Korea’s obsession with beauty is explored in this gripping, thought-provoking story following five young women. Kyuri, Sujin, Ara, Miho, and Wonna live in the same building and each are battling their own demons. Kyuri works in a “room salon;” her beauty is how she makes money but the lifestyle seems to be slowly killingContinue reading “If I Had Your Face”
Ravage the Dark
This sequel to Scavenge the Stars sees Amaya and her crew heading to the city of Baleine to find the mysterious Benefactor responsible for creating and distributing counterfeit currency. As the team seeks this person, they are filled with an increasingly urgent and personal need to find a cure for the Ash Fever ravaging theContinue reading “Ravage the Dark”
The Removed
A terrible tragedy echoes into the lives of each member of a Cherokee family in this lyrical, spare story. After their 15-year-old son Ray Ray is murdered by a police officer, Maria tries to keep the family together, even as her husband battles Alzheimer’s, her youngest son battles addiction, and her daughter becomes obsessed withContinue reading “The Removed”
Celebrate National Poetry Month
April is National Poetry Month! I was recently talking to my sister, and she told me that she’s taken to reading poetry at night. It’s relaxing while still requiring thought, and it’s easy to just read a few poems, close the book, and go to sleep. I thought this was such an excellent idea, soContinue reading “Celebrate National Poetry Month”
I Blame My Shelf 