Crown of Coral & Pearl by Mara Rutherford is a darkly magical tale about the bonds of sisterhood, and the depths one can fall into obsession. In Varenia, girl children are raised to be beautiful. It becomes their sole focus (and soul focus too). Once a generation, one Varenian woman is chosen to be the […]
Poignant and bittersweet, Magyarody’s Changeling of Fenlen Forest is a magical tale like the fairytales and folk legends of yore. You will find no ‘happy ever after’ ending. Instead, you’ll find deep life lessons about following your heart and trusting your intuition. And that life’s not always fair. When Elizabeth is but a young child, […]
Inspired by thePopol Vuh, Moreno-Garcia’s Gods of Jade and Shadow is a dazzling coming of age/ alchemic transformation story steeped in the rich mythology of the ancient Maya. Casiopea Tun and her ma live in virtual servitude to her grandfather. Unlike her ma, Casiopea bridles against the strict rules, and the disrespect of the family, […]
Exile of the Sky God by P Anastasia is a subtle, thought-provoking book that will enchant the senses, and may leave you thinking about deity in a whole new way. This is the tale of Horus, Sky God and Far-Seer of Egyptian myth as the then young deity is stretching his wings, and exploring his […]
First in the Sum of All Tears series, Icehaven by Kim Cresswell & MK Chester is a post-apocalyptic tale set in the near future. With echoes of classic and modern examples of the genre, such as Make Room, Make Room!, The Postman, The After War, and The Day After Tomorrow, Icehaven is sure to chill […]
A Bad Breed by Kat Ross is third in the Gothic Gaslamp series. Deep in the Carpathians, the village of Mara Vardac has been beset by a series of vicious attacks. At first thought to be animal attacks, it becomes clear something far more sinister is afoot. Anne, an SPR agent, goes to investigate and […]
Walking with Ghosts on Ward’s Pond by Heidi Sprouse is a fictional ‘what if’ take in an actual case. Charlie Baxter is a journalist, and a descendant of the Gilette family. He’s staying at Ward’s Pond, working on research related to Chester’s case. Charlie hopes to find evidence that might exonerate his ancestor for the […]
An expedition deep in the mountains, searching for a mysterious artefact, finds far more than they expect. They find this world’s last living dragon, waking him from his centuries long slumber. In the time he has slept, humans turned their backs on magic, and are only now returning to its use. The last that Alpheratz […]
A sweeping saga spanning decades. The hunt for a treasure worth millions. Part mystery, part history, The Crimson Heirlooms by Hunter Dennis is a tale worthy of the classics writers, a legacy of Hugo, Dickens, and Tolstoy. Spanning the decades between 1776 and 1832, the majority of the story follows Xavier Traversier and Jacob ‘Jake’ […]
Schwartz’s Haunted Charlottesville and Surrounding Counties explores the many haunted locations in the history rich area of Charlottesville and its surrounding counties. In addition to looking at well-known, ‘popular’ spots, many private residences are discussed. This is a territory steeped in the past. From the Revolutionary War, to the Civil War, there are numerous structures […]
