Genre: Historical

Double Review: The Smell of Other People’s Houses & This is Where the World Ends

Double Review: The Smell of Other People’s Houses & This is Where the World Ends

I’ve never read a book set in Alaska before, so when The Smell of Other People’s Houses came about, I knew I had to get this glimpse into a different life. Being historical fiction, the book is set in the 1970s, told from the perspective of four very different teenage characters. It has a wonderful small […]

June 24, 2016 | 28 Comments
Forbidden by Kimberley Griffiths Little Review: In Which Lots of Camel References Are Made

Forbidden by Kimberley Griffiths Little Review: In Which Lots of Camel References Are Made

I remember when this book first came out, I was all “ewww it sounds like there’s a love triangle” and read reviews that lamented about the romance. And from that, I endeavored to stay away from it. However, I kept on seeing it lately (especially with the sequel releasing recently), and when I remembered that […]

February 25, 2016 | 24 Comments
By Aila J.
Posted in 4 stars, Books, Reviews
These Vicious Masks by Tarun Shanker and Kelly Zekas Review: Less of the swoon, more of the mystery

These Vicious Masks by Tarun Shanker and Kelly Zekas Review: Less of the swoon, more of the mystery

Set in a historical setting, These Vicious Masks features a set of vibrant characters with supernatural powers that have the power to change the world – in both good and bad ways. We start out with Evelyn, who is telling the story from a first person point of view. She dislikes the monotonous patterns of […]

January 25, 2016 | 34 Comments
By Aila J.
Posted in 4 stars, ARC Reviews, Books
Madame Tussaud’s Apprentice by Kathleen Benner Duble Review: Whoa… those severed heads

Madame Tussaud’s Apprentice by Kathleen Benner Duble Review: Whoa… those severed heads

This was an enjoyable historical fiction novel set during the French Revolution. Even though I love my historical fiction, this is the first one that I’ve read about 18th century France, and I found it to be highly fascinating. In this book, our protagonist, Celie, is an orphan living on the streets of Paris with […]

January 13, 2016 | 28 Comments
Interview with Alison Goodman – Lady Helen and the Dark Days Club

Interview with Alison Goodman – Lady Helen and the Dark Days Club

Happy release day to the regency supernatural fantasy, Lady Helen and the Dark Days Club! Today I welcome Alison Goodman to the blog, to talk to about her writing process and inspiration for the book! What research went into creating the regency period for Lady Helen and the Dark Days Club? You should see my workroom: […]

December 14, 2015 | 24 Comments