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Check out the following reviews of some of the best books in the universe, with a keen focus on science fiction and romance.
Jeni’s Bookshelf
This re-imagined tale of the Adventures of Huckleberry Finn told by the enslaved Jim is masterful and worth reading more than once. The way in which Everett used language and his blunt capture of those times in history blew me away. It’s…
Constance Fay’s third book in her Uncharted Hearts series is the best one yet. My only issue with it was I had to slow my pace because I didn’t want it to end. So many series don’t stand up book-to-book. Chaos did! Fay delivered another …
Hunt the Stars, Jessie Mihalik’s first book in her series, Starlight’s Shadow, takes the reader into what used to be enemy territory. The war hasn’t been over long, and the main protagonist, a brave, smart woman, is offered a job that wi…
Inspired by true events, this book speaks to personal journeys, as well as the story of two giraffes who captured America’s attention as the animals were driven across the country, from New York to San Diego, during the Depression. While…
Constance Fay’s second book in her Uncharted Hearts series is as good as Calamity, the first novel. The science fiction romance features a strong, smart protagonist who must return to a crew for help rescuing a kidnap victim. The crew, i…
This novel takes one back to the horrors and hardships of World War II. Written from the perspective of women living in German-occupied France, the story’s definitely worth a read, if nothing else, to not forget and be grateful to those …
This novel is a must read if you like characters put in seemingly impossible positions who then show a grace and spirit that’s humbling. And what an amazing idea for a story where someone’s confined to a hotel for the rest of their life….
An entrancing novel, full of drama in a wonderful world. The main character has sass, smarts and spunk and the love interest — definitely worth reading.
What an amazing novel and based on a true story. I felt like I was there, battered and bruised mentally for the main character and so sad for the time lost for the accused.
To overcome so much is amazing, makes one feel grateful for their freedom, and happy and relieved Lee escaped.
It’s so enjoyable reading about smart female protagonists! This romance, full of supense and danger, features a brilliant woman suddenly dumped in a world of extreme wealth and drama. A hot, dangerous man’s keeping an eye on her so she d…
Sarah Brooks has built a world unlike others, with rich characters realistically uncomfortable in their circumstances. This fascinating book of travels moves through a futuristic place on Earth that’s both alarming and intriguing. Defini…
This debut science fiction romance — Constance Fay’s first in her series called Uncharted Hearts — is definitely worth the read. It has great world building, a quick plot and a smart, sassy protagonist. I can’t wait to start Fiasco, th…
I had no idea the women serving in Vietnam when returning to the states had been dismissed, much less so callously. The scars created by that war for everyone living at the time still reman. I wept.

















