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”
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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”
The Gilded Ones
At the age of 16, women are subjected to a bleeding. Those who bleed red are deemed pure and serve their community, those who bleed gold are called demons and killed. But, when Deka bleeds gold, she uncovers a startling gift and is rescued from death by a mysterious figure who recruits her for anContinue reading “The Gilded Ones”
Legendborn
The legend of King Arthur meets Southern Black culture in this intricately plotted fantasy. Wanting to escape the trauma of her previous life, 16-year-old Bree enrolls in an Early College program for high school students at UNC- Chapel Hill. When she gets there, she witnesses a magical attack that reveals her undiscovered powers and sinisterContinue reading “Legendborn”
The Inheritance Games
A young woman in a desperate situation finds her fortunes changed when she is called to the reading of a billionaire’s will. Though she’s never met Tobias Hawthorne before, he has left Avery virtually his entire fortune, essentially cutting his children and grandchildren off. But, to receive her inheritance, Avery must move into the man’sContinue reading “The Inheritance Games”
She Persisted
Nevertheless, she persisted. It’s a phrase that means so much to me (I even have it as a bumper sticker on my car). Throughout history women have defied expectations, found inner strength and strength in each other, and persevered through immense challenges. I always find it so satisfying to pick up a work of historicalContinue reading “She Persisted”
Escaping Eleven
Earth is no longer inhabitable and humanity has been forced to move underground. The wealthy elite have bankrolled these underground compounds, separating each floor by wealth. Eve, a 16-year-old hobby fighter, will stop at nothing to break free of her violent compound and see Earth, even if it means death. This book is a straight-upContinue reading “Escaping Eleven”
I Blame My Shelf 