3 star review
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Gild by Raven Kennedy is a dark fantasy retelling inspired by the myth of King Midas. The story follows Auren, a woman who lives in a gilded cage as the favored possession of King Midas. Surrounded by luxury yet stripped of true freedom, Auren has spent years convincing herself that her life is better than…
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Set in the aftermath of the 1906 San Francisco earthquake, Vera by Carol Edgarian follows a young girl navigating a city — and a life — reshaped by loss, upheaval, and reinvention. Through shifting circumstances and unexpected relationships, Vera searches for belonging and stability in a world that feels constantly uncertain. The novel blends historical…
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Home Is Where the Bodies Are follows three estranged siblings who reunite after their mother’s death, only to uncover a VHS tape that suggests their father—who vanished years ago—may have been involved in a shocking crime. As old resentments resurface and long-buried secrets claw their way to the surface, the siblings are forced to confront…
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