Sink into a good book.
Literary Quicksand
  • Book Reviews
  • Book Lists
  • Browse by Genre
    • Chick Lit
    • Children’s
    • Cooking/Food
    • Crime/Mystery
    • Fiction
    • General Non-Fiction
    • Historical Fiction
    • Humor
    • Literary Fiction
    • Memoir/Biography
    • Romance
    • Sci-Fi/Fantasy
    • Self-Help
    • Suspense/Thriller
    • Young Adult
  • Contributors
    • Becky
    • Cathy
    • Jessica
    • Joli
    • Megan
    • Molly
    • Sara
  • About
    • Write for Us
    • Contact Us
    • Book Review Submissions

Historical Fiction

  • Book ReviewsCrime/MysteryHistorical Fiction

    Review: The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon

    by Joli January 21, 2025
    by Joli January 21, 2025

    I haven’t been as excited for a book club book in quite a while! When my book club (The Gloss) chose The Frozen River, which had been on my TBR and in my periphery for months and months, I was …

  • Book ReviewsHistorical FictionLiterary Fiction

    Review: The Fabled Earth by Kimberly Brock

    by Molly September 13, 2024
    by Molly September 13, 2024

    History and folklore both come to life and demand a reckoning in Kimberly Brock’s latest novel The Fabled Earth. Old secrets hang like ghosts around the town of Revery and nearby Cumberland Island as three women learn how to confront …

  • Book ReviewsHistorical FictionSci-Fi/Fantasy

    Review: The Fallen Fruit by Shawntelle Madison

    by Molly August 1, 2024
    by Molly August 1, 2024

    Can we fight fate, or are our stories already written? Shawntelle Madison’s new historical fantasy The Fallen Fruit follows a time traveling family cursed to lose children every generation, and one woman’s attempts to change the past. The Summary In …

  • Book ReviewsHistorical FictionSci-Fi/Fantasy

    Review: When Women Were Dragons by Kelly Barnhill

    by Jess July 3, 2024
    by Jess July 3, 2024

    When Women Were Dragons by Kelly Barnhill is the first book I’ve read all the way through since my son was born seven months ago, and I read it within 48 hours. Once I started, I just couldn’t put it …

  • Book ReviewsHistorical FictionLiterary Fiction

    Review: Aftershock by Zhang Ling

    by Joli January 13, 2024
    by Joli January 13, 2024

    Aftershock is my second read by Zhang Ling and I was totally captivated by it. Read on for my review on how it compared to her other novel! The Summary In the summer of 1976, an earthquake swallows up the …

  • Book ReviewsHistorical Fiction

    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, …

  • Book ReviewsHistorical FictionSci-Fi/FantasyYoung Adult

    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 …

  • Book ReviewsCrime/MysteryHistorical Fiction

    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 …

  • 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 …

  • Book ReviewsHistorical FictionSuspense/Thriller

    Review: The Vanishing at Castle Moreau by Jaime Jo Wright

    by Katie June 17, 2023
    by Katie June 17, 2023

    The Summary A haunting legend. An ominous curse. A search for a secret buried deep within the castle walls. In 1870, orphaned Daisy Franรงois takes a position as a housemaid at a Wisconsin castle to escape the horrors of her …

Load More Posts

Follow Us

Facebook Twitter Instagram Pinterest

Affiliate Disclosure
We earn a small commission for any items purchased through the Amazon or Bookshop.org links on our site at no extra cost to you. These earnings are put toward our website hosting costs. Thank you for supporting Literary Quicksand!

LQ Newsletter

Sign up to get new reviews and book lists delivered once weekly ๐Ÿ“– ๐Ÿ›

Check your inbox or spam folder to confirm your subscription.

Top Book Lists

  • 1

    45+ Best Books Set in Ireland

  • 2

    7 Award-Winning Books by Pakistani Writers

  • 3

    Best Historical Fiction 2023: Epic List of New Releases

  • 4

    What We Read in April 2025

  • 5

    Best Books Set in the 1920s (The Ultimate List)

  • 6

    30+ Best Fiction Books About Greek Mythology (2025)

  • 7

    What We Read in October 2024

Top Book Reviews

  • 1

    Book Review: The Things We Cannot Say

  • 2

    Review: In the Shadow of a Queen

  • 3

    Review: The Southern Book Club’s Guide To Slaying Vampires

  • 4

    Book Review: Every Last Word

  • 5

    Review: The Stars and Smoke Duology by Marie Lu [Guest Review]

  • 6

    Review: The Housemaid by Frieda McFadden

  • 7

    Review: The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon

About Literary Quicksand

We’re a book blog based out of Minneapolis, MN. We feature a group of women writers from multiple countries who all come together over one thing: our love of books!
Learn more about us
hello@literaryquicksand.com

Join Us On Pinterest

@literaryqsand

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Sign up to get new reviews and book lists delivered once weekly ๐Ÿ“– ๐Ÿ›

Check your inbox or spam folder to confirm your subscription.

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Home
  • About
  • Write for Us
  • Book Review Submissions
  • Contact Us
  • Privacy Policy

@2021 - Literary Quicksand


Back To Top
Literary Quicksand
  • Book Reviews
  • Book Lists
  • Browse by Genre
    • Chick Lit
    • Children’s
    • Cooking/Food
    • Crime/Mystery
    • Fiction
    • General Non-Fiction
    • Historical Fiction
    • Humor
    • Literary Fiction
    • Memoir/Biography
    • Romance
    • Sci-Fi/Fantasy
    • Self-Help
    • Suspense/Thriller
    • Young Adult
  • Contributors
    • Becky
    • Cathy
    • Jessica
    • Joli
    • Megan
    • Molly
    • Sara
  • About
    • Write for Us
    • Contact Us
    • Book Review Submissions