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  • Omens – 4 Star Book Review Book Reviews
  • From the Deep by Kateri Stanley – 4 Star Book Review Book Reviews
  • Cazadora by Romina Garber – 4 Star Book Review Book Reviews
  • She’s The One Who Cares Too Much – 4 Star Book Review Book Reviews
  • A Cat’s Guide to Vanquishing Evil by Chris Behrsin – 5 Star Review Book Reviews
  • The Sojourn Season 1 Volume 1 – 5 Star Audiobook Review Book Reviews
  • The Living Waters by Dan Fitzgerald – 5 Star Book Review Book Reviews
  • Ad Hominem by Eric Gay – 5 Star Book Review Book Reviews
  • Ghost Light by Jane Tesh – 4 Star Book Review Book Reviews
  • She’s the One Who Won’t Behave – 4 Star Book Review Book Reviews
  • Blood Sworn – 5 Star Book Review Book Reviews
  • Of Honey and Wildfires – 5 Star Book Review Book Reviews
  • A Cat’s Guide to Saving the Kingdom – 4 Star Book Review Book Reviews
  • The Nexus Games by Shami Stovall – 4 Star Review Book Reviews

Tag: Historical Fiction

Author Guest Post with Harry Duffin: Island of Dreams

Posted on October 19, 2022October 22, 2022 By Jenna Rideout 5 Comments on Author Guest Post with Harry Duffin: Island of Dreams
Author Guest Post with Harry Duffin: Island of Dreams

In May 1939, when Professor Carl Mueller, his wife, Esther, and their three children flee Nazi Germany, and find refuge on the paradise island of Cuba, they are all full of hopes and dreams for a safe and happy future. Welcome to the October 19th stop on the blog tour for Island of Dreams by…

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Author Interviews & Guest Posts, Book Promos

The Lost and Found of Green Tree by Bobbie Candas [Tour with Excerpt]

Posted on October 6, 2022October 11, 2022 By Jenna Rideout 6 Comments on The Lost and Found of Green Tree by Bobbie Candas [Tour with Excerpt]
The Lost and Found of Green Tree by Bobbie Candas [Tour with Excerpt]

Two young women muster grit, ambition, and betrayal trying to make it through the arduous years of the Great Depression. Welcome to the October 6th stop on the blog tour for The Lost and Found of Green Tree by Bobbie Candas with Goddess Fish Promotions. Be sure to follow the rest of the tour for…

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Book Promos

The Ack Ack Girl by Chris Karlsen [Blitz with Excerpt]

Posted on September 14, 2022September 20, 2022 By Jenna Rideout 4 Comments on The Ack Ack Girl by Chris Karlsen [Blitz with Excerpt]
The Ack Ack Girl by Chris Karlsen [Blitz with Excerpt]

It’s 1941 and the German war machine has defeated all of Europe except England. In an effort to force a surrender, the German Luftwaffe is bombing villages and cities the length of the country. As the battle rages, Britain is in desperate need to put more pilots in the air. Welcome to one of the…

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The Girl From Saint Petersburg by Joyana Peter [Tour Spotlight]

Posted on September 13, 2022September 15, 2022 By Jenna Rideout No Comments on The Girl From Saint Petersburg by Joyana Peter [Tour Spotlight]
The Girl From Saint Petersburg by Joyana Peter [Tour Spotlight]

Sacrifice, Starvation and Survival. What will she do to stay alive? Welcome to the September 13th stop on the blog tour for The Girl From Saint Petersburg by Joyana Peter with Bewitching Book Tours (schedule linked.) Be sure to follow the rest of the tour for spotlights, reviews, and author guest posts! Please note that…

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Arch by Michael N. Riley [Tour Spotlight & Giveaway]

Posted on September 13, 2022September 15, 2022 By Jenna Rideout 12 Comments on Arch by Michael N. Riley [Tour Spotlight & Giveaway]
Arch by Michael N. Riley [Tour Spotlight & Giveaway]

Some men are just to mean to die! Welcome to one of the September 13th stops on the blog tour for Arch by Michael N. Riley with Bewitching Book Tours (schedule linked.) Be sure to follow the rest of the tour for spotlights, reviews, author guest posts, and a giveaway! More on that at the…

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Song of the Chimney Sweep by Tamatha Cain [Tour with Excerpt]

Posted on September 2, 2022September 6, 2022 By Jenna Rideout 4 Comments on Song of the Chimney Sweep by Tamatha Cain [Tour with Excerpt]
Song of the Chimney Sweep by Tamatha Cain [Tour with Excerpt]

Love is a song played on repeat… Welcome to one of the September 2nd stops on the blog tour for Song of the Chimney Sweep by Tamatha Cain with Silver Dagger Book Tours (schedule linked.) Be sure to follow the rest of the tour for spotlights, reviews, and a giveaway! More on that at the…

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The Shadow of the Mole by Bob Van Laerhoven – 4 Star Review

Posted on September 1, 2022September 6, 2022 By Jenna Rideout 9 Comments on The Shadow of the Mole by Bob Van Laerhoven – 4 Star Review
The Shadow of the Mole by Bob Van Laerhoven – 4 Star Review

1916, Bois de Bolante, France. The battles in the trenches are raging fiercer than ever. In a deserted mineshaft, French sappeurs discover an unconscious man, and nickname him The Mole. Welcome to one of the September 1st stops on the blog tour for The Shadow of the Mole by Bob Van Laerhoven with Goddess Fish…

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Babel by R.F. Kuang – 5 Star Review

Posted on August 20, 2022September 15, 2022 By Jenna Rideout No Comments on Babel by R.F. Kuang – 5 Star Review
Babel by R.F. Kuang – 5 Star Review

Traduttore, traditore: An act of translation is always an act of betrayal. I was granted complimentary eARC access to Babel by R. F. Kuang through participation in the HarperCollins Canada Influencer program following attendance of the #FrenzyPresents summer catalogue preview. Thank you to the team at HCC for arranging these ARC opportunities for us! My…

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Book Reviews, Featured

Wild Salvation by Alfred Stifsim [Tour with Excerpt]

Posted on August 19, 2022August 23, 2022 By Jenna Rideout 10 Comments on Wild Salvation by Alfred Stifsim [Tour with Excerpt]
Wild Salvation by Alfred Stifsim [Tour with Excerpt]

Johnson is accused of assaulting a white woman, a deadly charge for a black man in 1875. Welcome to one of the August 19th stops on the blog tour for Wild Salvation by Alfred Stifsim with Goddess Fish Promotions. Be sure to follow the rest of the tour for spotlights, reviews, and a giveaway! More…

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Book Promos

She’s the One Who Won’t Behave – 4 Star Book Review

Posted on July 25, 2022August 19, 2022 By Jenna Rideout 14 Comments on She’s the One Who Won’t Behave – 4 Star Book Review
She’s the One Who Won’t Behave – 4 Star Book Review

Gypsum, the sixth of seven sisters, has always been a rebel. Welcome to one of the July 25th stops on the blog tour for She’s the One Who Won’t Behave by S. R. Cronin with Goddess Fish Promotions. Be sure to follow the rest of the tour for spotlights, more reviews, and a giveaway! More…

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When We Return by Eliana Tobias [Tour with Excerpt]

Posted on June 7, 2022June 9, 2022 By Jenna Rideout 9 Comments on When We Return by Eliana Tobias [Tour with Excerpt]
When We Return by Eliana Tobias [Tour with Excerpt]

Who should be held responsible for public wrongs? Welcome to the June 7th stop on the blog tour for When We Return by Eliana Tobias with Goddess Fish Promotions. Be sure to follow the rest of the tour for spotlights, reviews, and a giveaway! More on that at the end of this post. Please note…

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Book Promos

Bright Ruined Things by Samantha Cohoe – 4 Star Review

Posted on February 17, 2022February 20, 2022 By Jenna Rideout 3 Comments on Bright Ruined Things by Samantha Cohoe – 4 Star Review
Bright Ruined Things by Samantha Cohoe – 4 Star Review

The only life Mae has ever known is on the island, living on the charity of the wealthy Prosper family who control the magic on the island and the spirits who inhabit it. I was granted eARC access to Bright Ruined Things by Samantha Cohoe via NetGalley last year, but I guess publication got delayed?…

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Book Reviews, Featured

Author Guest Post with Lilianne Milgrom, L’Origine

Posted on February 17, 2022February 20, 2022 By Jenna Rideout No Comments on Author Guest Post with Lilianne Milgrom, L’Origine
Author Guest Post with Lilianne Milgrom, L’Origine

The riveting odyssey of one of the world’s most scandalous works of art. Welcome to the February 17th stop on the blog tour for L’Origine by Lilianne Milgrom with iRead Book Tours. Be sure to follow the rest of the tour for spotlights, exclusive content from the author, and a giveaway! More on that at…

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Author Interviews & Guest Posts, Book Promos

Author Interview with Adrian Spratt [Blog Tour]

Posted on February 17, 2022February 20, 2022 By Jenna Rideout No Comments on Author Interview with Adrian Spratt [Blog Tour]
Author Interview with Adrian Spratt [Blog Tour]

In 1980s New York City, young lawyer Nick Coleman meets free spirit Caroline Sedlak in an evening fiction writing course. Welcome to one of the February 17th stops on the blog tour for Caroline by Adrian Spratt with Silver Dagger Book Tours (schedule linked.) Be sure to follow the rest of the tour for spotlights,…

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Author Interviews & Guest Posts, Book Promos

Author Interview with Ben Gartner, People of the Sun

Posted on February 10, 2022February 13, 2022 By Jenna Rideout 5 Comments on Author Interview with Ben Gartner, People of the Sun
Author Interview with Ben Gartner, People of the Sun

The explosive reveal about who John and Sarah really are and why they’re travelling through time, with their most gut-wrenching challenge yet. Welcome to the February 10th stop on the blog tour for People of the Sun by Ben Gartner with Goddess Fish Promotions. Be sure to follow the rest of the tour for spotlights,…

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Author Interviews & Guest Posts, Book Promos

Girl with a Gun by Kari Bovee – 3 Star Book Review

Posted on February 3, 2022February 5, 2022 By Jenna Rideout 4 Comments on Girl with a Gun by Kari Bovee – 3 Star Book Review
Girl with a Gun by Kari Bovee – 3 Star Book Review

She’s on the rise to fame and fortune, but her sudden notoriety comes with some deadly consequences. Welcome to one of the February 3rd stops on the blog tour for the Annie Oakley Mystery series by Kari Bovee with iRead Book Tours (schedule linked.) Be sure to follow the rest of the tour for more…

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Book Reviews

When We Lost Our Heads by Heather O’Neill – 4 Star Review

Posted on February 1, 2022February 3, 2022 By Jenna Rideout No Comments on When We Lost Our Heads by Heather O’Neill – 4 Star Review
When We Lost Our Heads by Heather O’Neill – 4 Star Review

A spellbinding story about two girls whose friendship is so intense it not only threatens to destroy them, it changes the trajectory of history. I was granted eARC access to When We Lost Our Heads by Heather O’Neill via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for the opportunity! My thoughts are my…

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Storytellers by Bjørn Larssen – 5 Star Book Review

Posted on January 30, 2022February 3, 2022 By Jenna Rideout 1 Comment on Storytellers by Bjørn Larssen – 5 Star Book Review
Storytellers by Bjørn Larssen – 5 Star Book Review

In March 1920 Icelandic days are short and cold, but the nights are long. Welcome to one of the January 30th stops on the blog tour for Storytellers by Bjørn Larssen with Rachel’s Random Resources. Be sure to follow the rest of the tour for more reviews and exclusive content from the author! Please note…

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