Bomb Island sounded like a quirky novel when I read the synopsis after being offered the book for review. A community that lives on an island off the coast of Georgia, and there's a wild tiger on the island, too? How bizarre. Bomb Island, in essence, is a coming-of-age tale for the young narrator, Fish.... Continue Reading →
Gerry Wilson's debut novel is a work of historical fiction focusing on a southern woman named Leona Pinson who takes a chance at a romance only to have it backfire, and she must scramble to preserve her social standing in the community and keep both herself and her fatherless child safe from those who may... Continue Reading →
I don't read much romance on my own time, since I'm often more interested in books that only have romance as a side plot and not the focal point of the novel, but Jenna Levine's debut, My Roommate Is a Vampire, was quite a treat to read. The vampire element reminded me of Twilight, though... Continue Reading →
I've read quite a few historical fiction novels for Chapter 16, which I enjoy because it's not a genre that I prioritize in my own TBR stack, making it a great way to force me to read outside my comfort zone. The Disenchantment is Celia Bell's debut novel, and I am not exaggerating even a... Continue Reading →
I particularly relish the privilege of reading work from a debut author, since first novels are always exciting. This time, I go to read Cathey Daniels's debut novel, Live Caught. Cover of Live Caught by R. Cathey Daniels In my review, I write, "As the novel opens, the protagonist, Lenny, is 14 years old and... Continue Reading →
Lee Cole's debut southern novel Groundskeeping is a glimpse into university life from the point of view of a groundskeeping and part-time student. Cole's presents a unique perspective on the familiar current-creative-writing-student-is-also-an-aspiring-novelist narrative. Cover of Lee Cole's novel Groundskeeping In the review, I write, "Owen has recently returned to his hometown after failing to make... Continue Reading →
Abby N. Lewis 