Review Pucking Strong by Emily Rath is the fourth book in the Jacksonville Rays series (seventh if you count the novellas) and it was everything I expected and more. Fans of the series will get more of what they love about the world the author has created, plus appearances by the rest of the Rays… Continue reading Pucking Strong by Emily Rath
Erica Wright sets the tone right away in Hollow Bones. Right from the get-go we’re introduced to two main characters – the charismatic pastor who took over the serpent-handling church, and the reporter trying to get to the bottom of the story of how the church ended up in flames. As we continue to meet the other characters, we slowly learn more about the congregation’s history and the deep scars it left for them. Read more
Laura Resau delivers a strong adult debut with The Alchemy of Flowers. Her whimsical storytelling sets the mood immediately, where readers meet Eloise and join her journey through grief and (hopefully) healing in the beautiful setting of the French castle gardens. While I cannot relate to Eloise’s story arc of struggles with infertility and divorce, I still felt connected with her as a character. The author’s personal experiences inspired this book, which makes for stronger writing and characterization.
