Editorial Reviews

Shadow Work is a haunting collection of pensive poetry that should garner Daniel Warner both attention and respect in the world of verse. He blends the modern and the mystical, offering up eloquent metaphors and thought-provoking, gut-shot lines that resonate and build through each poem. This collection is an existential carousel and a dark love note to life, with the occasional slice of humor between reverent pondering. Bouncing from the mundane microcosm to the deepest mysteries, Warner asks hard questions, demanding attention and patience, but rewarding both, as only good poetry can.

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Author Julia Goldhirsh makes a bold debut with this enrapturing modern-day fairy tale. Spellbound will quickly strike a chord with YA lovers, as it ticks plenty of boxes for the genre: unexpected love, emotional turmoil, and a protagonist/damsel in distress at the heart of the tale. The novel is a unique take on an old story, but written with a mature hand that understands the flexibility and beauty of language, which will appeal to readers of any age.

 
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Vivien Mayfair delivers a wholesome and heartfelt holiday gift with her new book, My Christmas Darling, a classic tale of unlikely lovers tumbling together. Laden with quaint charm and holiday cheer, this slightly predictable story is cozy and quick, with clever writing that will amuse throughout and enough heartstring-tugging to keep romance readers hooked. With Manhattan as a lively backdrop and a penchant for memorable narration, Mayfair’s book offers an innocent escape.

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Brimming with solid guidance and straightforward prose, When to Call a Therapist by author Robert C. Ciampi is a thorough examination of psychiatric options, mental health issues, and the necessary skills to self-identify when a person/couple should ask for help. Using relatable anecdotes and accessible language, this book is well-organized and intuitive, with sections that easily stand alone. If you’re struggling with a particular aspect of mental health, or just making your way through a rough patch in life, this book’s compelling advice will be a very important read.      

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Author Alma Nilsson expands her thought-provoking and wickedly creative universe with Married to the Alien Doctor, the second installment of the Renascence Alliance series. The writing is witty and sharp, balancing sci-fi strangeness with clever plot lines, but Nilsson also flexes her philosophical muscle in a unique way. While the premise may initially seem limited or one-sided, the conflicts and meditations in these pages gradually reveal a much wiser angle being taken by this refreshing and compelling author.

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A visceral hard-boiled thriller, A Predator and A Psychopath is certainly not for the faint of heart, as the character at the heart of the novel is both terrifying and realistic. Jay Kerk vividly paints the mind of a psychopath with no moral compass and a tenuous hold on reality where you begin to see the world through his corrupt lens, which is a testament to the strength of Kerk’s writing. For fans of dark thrillers and crime fiction, this novel will not disappoint.

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An astounding work of contemporary fiction, My Memory Told Me a Secret focuses on issues core to LGBTQ identity, but also issues that affect every reader. Austin and Noah’s relationship is a heartfelt and sometimes harrowing account that will be relatable to anyone in a relationship, as each character and each moment is so well-drawn. Far from being a mere issue-laden novel, it touches on universal issues such as the devastation of illness, broken friendships, and how people tend to show or lose their humanity in times of crisis, written with great empathy and keen observation.

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Evocatively written, Embrace of the Shade is an extraordinarily strong intro to a new romantic fantasy series. The pull of the characters towards each other draws the reader into their lives with a similar intensity, with their secrets building suspense throughout. This is a novel where the authors have clearly put a lot of care into each element of the story’s creation. The characters, the world, and the magic are all thoroughly well-constructed, making Embrace of the Shade a classic fantasy story that will please devoted readers of fantasy, as well as romance.

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