SPR’s book reviews of new self-published books
Abby thinks her life is pretty tough: her toys are outdated, her bed is too tiny and bumpy, and her owner doesn’t always serve her food when she wants to eat – so why is her sister, Olivia Kathy, so carefree and cheerful? When Abby decides to leave her home for the great outdoors, she discovers that the wider world is much harsher […]
The last memory Dylan Woodger has is from 2016, when he was heading to Hamilton College to begin his freshman year of undergrad. The next time Dylan wakes up, he’s being tortured – he’s been captured by the Utica mob, and he’s being accused of an enormous crime: taking $3 million from the head of the organization. A powerful drug has erased Dylan’s memory, and the year is now 2019.
The novel […]
Beginning with her uncertain arrival in Ukraine and months of training on the other side of the world, this intense exploration of cultural immersion will be eye-opening to readers who have never upended their lives for an international adventure. Her work as a teacher trainer is fascinating and complex, including the challenge of having students only a few years younger than herself. Between language gaps, […]
Widower Dr. Myaisha Douglas started seeking solace in writing after her husband’s death; she’s a prominent member of the Greensboro Women of Color Writing Group, as well as a local physician. When a college friend, successful realtor Candace Knight, becomes financially involved in the group and announces that she’s published a novel completely out of the blue, Myaisha is pretty suspicious. However, events are about to take an even […]
When the laughably lost Charles and his nitpicking wife are told about a state-of-the-art GPS system to help them get around on their anniversary trip, little do they know just how cutting edge their new purchase will be. Not only does it have slick countermeasures, adults-only tricks, and clever features that would make James Bond jealous, it also has a mind of its own, a distinct […]
Alyssa has just moved to a different New Jersey neighborhood when she meets Angie and decides to learn more about genetic disorders. While researching at the library, Alyssa uncovers important information about the history of Down syndrome, and concludes that Angie shouldn’t be defined by her condition alone. During the course of the story, Alyssa also explores her new surroundings, meeting an older woman who feeds pigeons, and other people in the local […]
Philip’s life takes a drastic turn when he accepts a job offer to join the Pystead Group, cloistered on the secretive isle of Nevis. Resembling a contemporary cross between a cult, a corporation, a country, and a next-gen army, this shadowy colossus promises a brighter future, and the resources to build one, but there are plenty who seek to tear down this elite colony – both from within and without.
Bearing watermarks of […]
Donovan Malone pulls readers through the personal experience of desire, depression, and “extreme empathy” of his collegiate years, but his hormonal throes of passion are anything but average. After discovering that he can sense the feelings and thoughts of his sexual partners, Donovan is driven to explore where this invasive power comes from, and how it can be controlled before it ruins his honest chance at happiness forever.
While many erotic-leaning reads […]