Synopsis Motherland is not a political book, but rather a poignant and sentimental search for one’s roots and for the answers to the often-asked questions: What defines us? Who are you in a new country? What truly matters? By the …
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What an incredible story I get to share with you today! I almost let The House on Sun Street slip through the cracks in my inbox, but grabbed it when a reminder came through and I’m SO glad! I hope…
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JUMP by Tiffany Noelle Chacon is the perfect book for your budding equestrian . A great Christmas or birthday gift for the “barn rat” in your life! JUMP Summary Fear has held her back for too long, but can she…
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Happy Halloween from all of us at Literary Quicksand! We’ve made a list of some of our favorite reads to enjoy during spooky season. Check out our list and let us know if you have any in common! Becky As…
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Book ReviewsCrime/MysteryFiction
Review: Jane and the Final Mystery by Stephanie Barron
by Katieby KatieI was able to review the final book in Stephanie Barron’s Jane Austen mystery series thanks to Austenprose PR. Read on to hear how this long-running series wrapped up! The Synopsis March 1817: As winter turns to spring, Jane Austen’s…
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I’ll admit, any book with “puzzle” in the title, I’ve got to check out. When One Puzzling Afternoon rolled into my inbox, I thought it sounded really good and agreed to read and review it. Did it live up to…
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Book ReviewsHistorical Fiction
Review: The Royal Windsor Secret by Christine Wells
by Katieby KatieThe Synopsis Cleo Davenport has heard the whispers: the murmured conversations that end abruptly the second she walks into a room. Told she was an orphan, she knows the rumor—that her father is none other than the Prince of Wales,…
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September was a busy month for many of us! We have just a few reporting in for this month’s list of what we read, but there are definitely some good things here. Take a look! Cathy The 13th Witch by…
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Book ReviewsHistorical FictionSci-Fi/FantasyYoung Adult
Review: The Court of Shadows by Victor Dixen & Françoise Bui (Translator)
by Molly Tylerby Molly TylerA bestselling French historical fantasy for young adults is now available for English audiences. The Court of Shadows brings both drama and gore to the court of Louis the XIV of France in this alternate history featuring a young protagonist…