historical fiction

Thanks to freelance writer Abhilasha for this fabulous review! Make sure to meet her at the bottom. Round and round I go, stumbling my way through the savoury layers of mystery, only to find answers at the front door. At …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

We at Literary Quicksand are wishing a HAPPY PUB DAY to The Radcliffe Ladies’ Reading Club! Read on for Becky’s review of this book she read in one sitting! The Summary Boston, 1954: With bags packed alongside her heavy heart, …

This is the second book by Kimberly Duffy that I’ve read and enjoyed! Read on for details on this heartfelt story about circus performers, family, grief, and love. Also, check out my review on her book that I loved, Every …

If you’re reading this review because you loved Cutting for Stone by Verghese, that’s exactly why I picked out The Covenant of Water on NetGalley and was SO stoked when the publisher granted me access. It was definitely an epic …

When winter sets in, do you crave a few winter reads? Or maybe you like them in the dog days of summer to help you cool off. Either way, books set in winter can be really cozy reads! To help …