Tag: historical fiction
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Book Review: Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë
This is a classic that I have been wanting to read for years, but for some reason (as usual), I kept putting it off. I wouldn’t say that I was intimidated by it, but I did feel like there was no way it could live up to my expectations. While not quite what I imagined…
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Book Review: The Davenports by Krystal Marquis
Set in 1910s Chicago, this book follows the two Davenport daughters, Olivia and Helen, their friend Ruby, and their maid Amy-Rose. The Davenports are one of the few wealthy Black families at the time, putting them in the crosshairs of societal expectations. In their circles, they enjoy the privileges of their wealth, but outside of…
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Book Review: Daughter of the Pirate King by Tricia Levenseller
I’m normally not drawn to YA Fantasy, but the cover of this one caught my eye at the bookstore. Outside of One Piece and Frenchman’s Creek, I’ve never ventured into pirate stories. I thought this one might be a fun read…
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Book Review: Hamnet by Maggie O’Farrell
Although I’m not particularly a fan of Shakespeare’s work, I’ve been interested in reading this book. I’ve owned a copy for a while, and was excited when it was selected as a book club read. Not being familiar with his life and relationships didn’t leave me feeling like I was missing out on any information…
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Book Review: Gifts by Lesley Bootiman
It’s been some time since I’ve picked up a multigenerational story. Gifts has been like any other I’ve read, with a large focus on a genetic illness along with external life circumstances…
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Book Review: Lady Tremaine by Rachel Hochhauser
Cinderella was my favorite Disney Princess when I was little, so naturally, whenever I come across retellings or new adaptations, my interest is piqued. I’ve never come across a retelling based on Lady Tremaine outside of the Disney universe…
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Book Review: The Maltese Falcon by Dashiell Hammett
This is a book that has been on my TBR for over a decade. Now that it’s in the public domain, it seemed like a fun time to finally pick it up (even though I do own a copy)…
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Book Review: The Frog Knight by E.B. Roshan
I always enjoy reading E.B. Roshan’s comics, but seeing that this story is a retelling of The Frog Prince, I was even more excited than usual!…
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Book Review: Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
Despite my love for classics, I was never drawn to Jane Austen. I think I tried watching the movie of Pride and Prejudice when I was younger, but I wasn’t interested. Although by reading this I confirmed that this isn’t my preferred era of stories, I’m so glad I finally gave it a try…
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Book Review: If It Makes You Happy by Julie Olivia
I simply could not pass this book by when I heard that it’s a romcom set in the 90s. Better yet, it’s set in the 90s at a New England bed and breakfast during the fall. I picked the book up around Thanksgiving, which is always the time of year I feel myself craving some…