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    Review: One Puzzling Afternoon by Emily Critchley

    by Joli October 16, 2023
    by Joli October 16, 2023

    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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    Review: The Royal Windsor Secret by Christine Wells

    by Katie October 10, 2023
    by Katie October 10, 2023

    The 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 rumorโ€”that her father is none other than the Prince of Wales, …

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    Review: The Court of Shadows by Victor Dixen & Franรงoise Bui (Translator)

    by Molly October 3, 2023
    by Molly October 3, 2023

    A 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 …

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    Review: Bitter Thaw by Jessica McCann

    by Joli September 27, 2023
    by Joli September 27, 2023

    When I received a review request for a book that was set in my home state of Minnesota with elements of historical mystery, I had to give it a try. Wow, I’m so glad I did! The Summary Minnesota, 1956 …

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    Review: Fair Rosaline by Natasha Solomons

    by Katie September 23, 2023
    by Katie September 23, 2023

    I was excited to get the opportunity to review Fair Rosaline by Natasha Solomons, thank you to Sourcebooks for the copy! The Synopsis Was the greatest ever love story a lie? The first time Romeo Montague sees young Rosaline Capulet …

  • Book ReviewsHistorical Fiction

    Cover Reveal: Every Time We Say Goodbye by Natalie Jenner

    by Katie September 18, 2023
    by Katie September 18, 2023

    Literary Quicksand readers might remember my reviews of author Natalie Jenner’s first two novels: The Jane Austen Society and Bloomsbury Girls: two engaging, well-plotted books with interesting characters and fascinating glimpses into history. Jenner has a talent for creating hopeful …

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    Review: Through the Snow Globe by Annie Rains

    by Becky August 29, 2023
    by Becky August 29, 2023

    The Summary What if you could have one more day with someone you lost? Diana Merriman, a physical therapist, is probably the only person in the small town of Snow Haven, North Carolina, who isnโ€™t looking forward to Christmas. Itโ€™s …

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    Review: All the Lonely People by Mike Gayle

    by Joli August 20, 2023
    by Joli August 20, 2023

    I read All the Lonely People by Mike Gayle for book club. I had heard great things about it, so I really was looking forward to diving in! Read on to see what I thought. The Summary In weekly phone …

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    Review: There’s No Coming Back from This by Ann Garvin

    by Joli August 11, 2023
    by Joli August 11, 2023

    Welcome to the book tour for Ann Garvin’s There’s No Coming Back from This! I was beyond excited to be invited to review this one because I adored I Thought You Said This Would Work. Was There’s No Coming Back …

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    Review: Dark Water Daughter by H. M. Long

    by Molly July 29, 2023
    by Molly July 29, 2023

    Pirates, weather magic, unpredictable and dangerous clairvoyants, sentient forestsโ€”somehow Dark Water Daughter manages to have it all. Here’s what I thought of H. M. Long’s new and stunningly unique high fantasy. The Summary Mary Firth has left her home for …

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