This was a beautifully written, deeply emotional, and utterly compelling story that showcased the strength and resilience of women. From the very first page, I was completely engrossed in the lives of Miriam and Annie, eagerly turning the pages while bracing myself for the emotional impact—especially as the story reached its heart-wrenching conclusion. I loved…
Historical Fiction
The House of Echoes by Alexandra Walsh | Book Review
The House of Echoes is a captivating dual-timeline novel that masterfully weaves the present with the past, taking readers from modern-day Pembrokeshire to the tumultuous Tudor era. Rich in historical detail, the story follows Caroline Harvey, who, after the death of her famous grandfather, uncovers a centuries-old connection to Anne Brandon—a woman who fled the…
The Storyteller’s Daughter by Victoria Scott | Book Review
This book follows a dual timeline, with one set in 1940/41 and the other in 2008/09. As usual, I found myself drawn more to the earlier timeline. The story alternates between the perspectives of two main female characters: Nita, a determined reporter in the past, and her great-niece, Beth, in the present. Nita’s journey was…
Dark Times for the Clarks Factory Girls by May Ellis | Book Review
This book can easily be enjoyed as a stand-alone. The story centers on Jeannie, Kate, and Louisa, three young friends and coworkers at the Clarks Factory who are navigating life during the turbulent times of World War I. January 1916 after months on the front lines in France, Gerald, a pacifist Quaker, returns to live…
Betrayal of Mercia by MJ Porter| Book Review
This story plunges readers into the intrigue and betrayal surrounding King Wiglaf, focusing on those closest to him who have turned against him. A medieval court trial takes center stage which left me pleasantly surprised by its gripping developments. Then just when it seemed like nothing significant would occur, there were unexpected twists. I will…
The Pick-Pockets’ Plight by Lindsey Hutchinson | Book Review
The story picks up several years after the events of the first book, following Alice in England and BJ in Australia as they carve out new lives. Switching between their perspectives, the book shows both characters finding legal, hard-earned ways to survive, and highlights a world where persistence pays off and villains don’t always get…
Rebellion by Richard Cullen | Book Review
Trained as a squire, Estienne Wace navigates the turbulence of the time, developing his skills in battle and loyalty to his liege. The novel perfectly captures Estienne’s coming-of-age journey against the backdrop of medieval hardships, although I felt the pacing lagged a bit during his teenage years. It does pick back up after King John’s…
Inheritance by Nora Roberts | Book Review
Sonya MacTavish is preparing for the grand wedding her fiancé, Brandon, wants—though it’s the opposite of her dream for something small and intimate. Constantly giving in to his desires, from a modern house to wedding plans, Sonya’s breaking point comes when she finds him cheating with her cousin. She calls off the wedding, leaves her…
Sisters of the Resistance by Jina Bacarr | Book Review
This is book two of the story of the Daisy Sisters suffered greatly at the hands of a SS Nazi officer. These sisters spent two years living very different lives with one working as a double agent and the other with the Resistance. I could not imagine going through the things they each went through….
Doris Flies Solo by M W Arnold | Book Review
Doris Flies Solo is the sixth book in the Broken Wings series, which follows the Air Transport Auxiliary. This was my first read in the series and once I got into the story, it was enjoyable. I will admit that it would have been better if I had read the previous books to get more…
