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February 28, 2023

REVIEW: Silk and Stone by Dinah Dean

JayneB+ Reviews / Book Reviews / Recommended Reads12th century / Anglo-Saxon / class differences / England / Historical / Historical fiction / medieval / needlework / Norman Conquest / religion / self discovery / stone mason2 Comments

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Sometimes the miracles you were praying for were there all along… Norman-born Elys de Wix fills her time with embroidery on the long pilgrimage to Rome to pray for healing of brother’s injury. She never thought much of it, until their new traveling companion, Saxon master-mason Aylwin, admires her skill. ... more >

December 19, 2022

REVIEW: The Winter Garden by Nicola Cornick

JayneBook Reviews / C+ Reviews1600s / Contemporary / Dual Timelines / England / grief / Historical / musician / religion / treasure / Womens-Fiction2 Comments

Sweeping across generations from the 1600s to the present day and inspired by the true story of the leader of the infamous Gunpowder Plot, Nicola Cornick’s latest historical mystery combines past and present story lines that fans of Philippa Gregory and Susanna Kearsley will devour. 1605: Anne Catesby fears for ... more >

November 8, 2022

REVIEW: Even Though I Knew the End by C.L. Polk

JayneB+ Reviews / Book Reviews / Recommended Reads1940s / angels / Chicago / Dark Fantasy / demons / family relationships / Historical / lesbian / LGBTQIA characters / LGBTQIA rights / LGBTQIA romance / noir / Private-investigator / religion3 Comments

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C. L. Polk turns their considerable powers to a fantastical noir. A magical detective dives into the affairs of Chicago’s divine monsters to secure a future with the love of her life. This sapphic period piece will dazzle anyone looking for mystery, intrigue, romance, magic, or all of the above. ... more >

August 22, 2022

REVIEW: The Oleander Sword by Tasha Suri

JanineBook Reviews / C+ Reviews#ownvoices / Army / Burning Kingdoms series / enemies to lovers / f/f / Fantasy / gods / India-based world / LGBTQIAP+ / POC / POC author / princess / religion / war10 Comments

Dear Tasha Suri, It pains me to write this review of The Oleander Sword (book two in the Burning Kingdoms series, which began with The Jasmine Throne), because while this isn’t a terrible book, The Jasmine Throne was my favorite book of 2021, as well as the most romantic and ... more >

April 15, 2022

REVIEW: Amongst Our Weapons by Ben Aaronovitch

JanineB Reviews / Book ReviewsAngel / biracial hero / London / Magic / POC / police procedural / pregnancy / religion / Rivers of London / UF / Urban-Fantasy2 Comments

The ninth novel of the bestselling Rivers of London urban fantasy series returns to the adventures of Peter Grant, detective and apprentice wizard, as he solves magical crimes in the city of London. There is a world hidden underneath this great city. The London Silver Vaults—for well over a century, ... more >

December 3, 2021

REVIEW: Winter Blessings: Warm stories from The Village by Izzy Abrahmson

JayneB Reviews / Book ReviewsEastern Europe / Hanukkah / Historical / Holiday / Humor / Jewish characters / Jewish-faith / religion / slice of village life / Small-TownComments Off on REVIEW: Winter Blessings: Warm stories from The Village by Izzy Abrahmson

Whether you spell it Hanukkah or Chanukah, most books only have one story. This book goes to eleven! Funny, Silly, Heartwarming, Delicious! Izzy Abrahmson’s holiday stories have been enjoyed by readers and listeners around the world. This book collects eleven of his favorites, plus the novella, “Out of the Woods.” ... more >

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