The Arsonists City by Hala Alyan – Book Review

The Arsonists City is a multi-generational story that focuses on the Nasar family. After the death of his father, Nasar, a cardiologist, is the new patriarch of the family. Thus, he decides now is the time to go back to Beirut(Lebanon) to sell their ancestral home. His wife, Mazna is Syrian and a former actress.

Shiver by Allie Reynolds – Book Review

“We speed across the plateau. Such emptiness below. I forgot how huge this area is. Walkers hike here in summer and trails zigzag up. It must be beautiful—a mass of Alpine flowers-but all there is to see today is straggly brown grass and rocky scree. No sign of life, not even a bird. The land

East Goes West by Younghill Kang – Book Review

East Goes West by Younghill Kang was an insightful, often funny and interesting story that focuses on a young man’s journey experiences throughout America and Canada after having arrived from Korea during the 1920’s. The book was actually first published in 1937 and the copy I was lucky enough to receive is the first republished

A Tip for the Hangman by Allison Epstein

A Tip for the Hangman by Allison Epstein was a fascinating Elizabethan set story that explored the bittersweet life of poet, spy, and screen writer Christopher “Kit” Marlowe. The more the story moved forward the more engrossed I was by his character. I am shocked that this is Allison Epstein’s debut novel. I wouldn’t thought

Mrs Death Misses Death by Salena Godden – Book Review

Having spent an eternity bringing death to people, Mrs Death, an old black woman, is now exhausted and has had enough of all this weight and death on her shoulders. Mrs Death meets Wolfe Willeford, a young writer who has a lot going on himself and has been through a lot in his life. Wolf

Brother Red by Adrian Selby – Book Review

Brother Red by Adrian Selby was a thrilling, bloody, unforgiving, and emotional read. This was the first Adrian Selby novel I have read and most likely not the last. The story is told from the POV of Driwna Marghoster who is part of a guild known as “The Post”. Essentially, The Post are a guild

Black Sun by Rebecca Roanhorse (Between the Earth and the Sky #1) – Book Review

Black Sun by Rebecca Roanhorse is a book I had wanted to read for a very long time. I was extremely intrigued as it was inspired by indigenous mythology and culture. I had read fantasy novels that focused on African mythology, but never had I read anything based on indigenous mythology. I was gripped right

The Last Lies of Ardor Benn (#3 The Kingdom of Grit Trilogy) by Tyler Whitesides – Book Review

It’s almost 2am as I write this review. I’ve just finished The Last Lies of Ardor Benn, the final book in the Kingdom of Grit Trilogy. What an absolute wonderful journey was and an even more wonderful conclusion to now one of my favourite series ever. I instantly fell in love with Ardor Benn, Raek,

Khalil by Yasmina Khadra – Book Review

Khalil by Yasmina Khadra was an extremely troubling, dark, and reflective story about a torn man headed towards a path of no return. Khadra explores what motivates an individual to carry out acts of terrorism and also how the most vulnerable are recruited by extremists. Yasmina doesn’t hold back and instantly begins the story with

Black Widows by Cate Quinn – Book Review

Black Widows by Cate Quinn takes place in Salt Lake City, Utah. It is told from the POV of characters of Rachel the first wife and her sister wives, Tina and Emily who are in a polygamist relationship with salesman Blake Nelson. Blake is found murdered having been choked out, his face has been battered,