SPR’s book reviews of new self-published books
Ava and Maya the Fairy Dragon by Medha Bhaskar
A charming children’s book about overcoming hard moments, making new friends, and learning to trust yourself, Ava and Maya the Fairy Dragon by Medha Bhaskar is a fantastic parable of self-discovery.
When young Ava goes for a wander in the forest, her curiosity and the beauty of nature lead to her getting lost. Fortunately, she encounters a magical creature in the woods – a fairy dragon with powerful spells and an eagerness to have a new friend. After returning Maya safely to her parents, the dragon disappears, only to return that night and explain that her existence must remain hidden. […]
A spectacular third act to the Reign of the North Forest saga, Defiant Dominion by Athene Z. Adam is an off-world allegory in a far-flung future.
Unraveling the mystery of the mind-body connection and outlining practices to achieve a healthy life balance, Somatic Exercises for Nervous System Regulation: Simple Illustrated Techniques with Expert Led Video Course to Release Trauma, Reduce Tension, And Alleviate Anxiety and Stress by Julian Apple is an eye-opening holistic guide.
An explosive political thriller that echoes today’s front pages, Rampart by Truscott Jones is a riveting dive into the murky truth and deadly morass of Washington.
A mind-bending thriller in an eerily familiar future, At the Risk of Recovery by Finn Adair Morgan is a raw vision of psychological distortion, pharmaceutical dependence, and the twisted roots of evil.
A coming-of-age journey into the heart of psychedelia and reality’s bitter truth, Flew Too High: A gay drug smuggler’s transcendent odyssey in the heyday of Studio 54 by Louie Mandrapilias is a thrilling memoir that summons a gilded and infamous past.
Setting the record straight on the life and legacy of Jesus Christ through the words of his truest companion, Magda Revealed by Ursula Werner is a revelatory work of fiction.
An intrepid hero must once again face her ageless enemy in Witch Hunt by Tim McRae, a dark and enchanting second installment in the Shadow World series.