In Parachute Girls: A World War II Love Story the newest book by author Jenny Hammerle, we follow protagonist Kay, a young woman in Manchester, England, during World War II. She and her friends, Constance, Theresa, Veronica and Hilda, have joined the war effort by...

A beautiful, beautiful read. That is what I thought when I finished Among the Olive Groves, the newest book by author Chrissie Parker. Written in a split style, the story simultaneously follows Elena Petrakis, a woman living on the Greek island of Zakynthos in the...

Historical fiction. If done well, this genre is absolutely my favorite to read. If done poorly, it can be some of the worst drivel a reviewer has to slog through. Thankfully, I didn't have to slog through The Partisan's Wife, which is the third book...

I must admit, I do love a great novel of historical fiction. To me, there’s almost nothing better than curling up on a rainy afternoon and finding yourself in a completely different time period, a different world, really. Often a place with manners better than...

Sometimes, a reader comes across a book that just grabs their heart and their mind from the very first line. For this reader, that was definitely the case with Geisha With Green Eyes by author India Millar. Follow the story of Midori No Me, the...

Wow! That is what I thought after I finished reading Soul Skin: A Spirited Shaman's Journey, the luminescent novel by author Jan Porter. Following our protagonist, Navi, as she navigates a midlife crisis, this book has something for every person to connect to. Navi feels...

Drama. Intrigue. Heartbreak. And memorable historical events. All of these elements are what make up a great entry into the genre of historical fiction. And you’ll find all of them, and more, in The Thornbearer by debut author Pepper D. Basham. Follow our protagonist, Ashleigh...

William is in for the adventure of a lifetime and it has very little to do with his position as a British Envoy in Kabul, Afghanistan. However, it's his position that leads him to a great find, a valuable treasure and a princess's journal that...

Tobias by Prue Batten is an epic historical fiction that takes you back in the time and shows you the dynamics of old anarchy. The Eastern Empire is slipping out of the grip of Byzantium. In order to keep the reins tight, Byzantium is trying...

Wow. Just...wow! That's all I can really say after reading the epic novel Roman Mask by author Thomas M.D. Brooke. In an absolutely fantastic read, we find ourselves in Ancient Rome, at the very height of the Roman Empire. Augustus Caesar rules the Empire as...