Book Reviews
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The Court of Miracles – Kester Grant
Though the characters of Victor Hugo’s classic novel are weaved throughout The Court of Miracles, make no mistake Kester Grant’s reimagining is nothing short of original and innovative.
The Silvered Serpents – Roshani Chokshi
The Silvered Serpents builds effortlessly on The Gilded Wolves and takes readers into the darker and colder side of Chokshi's lavish and fantastical world.
A Universe of Wishes – Dhonielle Clayton
A Universe of Wishes brings together a rockstar group of diverse authors who deliver a collection of short stories that is a testament to the beauty of pure imagination. Read the full book review.
We Could Be Heroes – Mike Chen
In his third novel We Could Be Heroes, Mike Chen once again demonstrates his skill for grounding the extraordinary in very real and very relatable emotional stakes.
The Nose and Other Stories – Nikolai Gogol
The Nose and Other Stories is a testament to a writer at play and an artist who lets his imagination wander. Through Susanne Fusso’s translation, the absurdity that runs through Gogol’s short stories shines through.
Poe Dameron: Free Fall – Alex Segura
Crime writer Alex Segura turns back the clock to add another layer of backstory for fan favorite Poe Dameron and takes a swan dive into the galaxy’s vast and complicated criminal underbelly.
How To Win in a Winner-Take-All World – Neil Irwin
For those out there hopping from one position to the next, chasing job experiences, networking their asses off, honing their digital skillset, and all the while worrying if they're doing something wrong because they haven't found a “home” in a company yet, this book is for you.
The Shape-Shifter's Guide to Time Travel – Mark Budman
A shape-shifting prince and a time-traveling teen from the US team up to save a rebel leader determined to liberate the imaginary country of Temnota from oppression.
Cursed – Thomas Wheeler
To say Cursed is a gender-bent retelling of the Arthurian legends doesn't quite do Wheeler and Miller's novel justice. Rather, it's more of an origin story of how Nimue, the Lady of the Lake came to be in the lake and guard the sword of power.