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Book Blog Tour and Review: To The Republic by Bruce Clavey
Today on the tour I’m featuring the first book in a six book series by author Bruce Clavey. To The Republic is an epic tale that addresses some pretty relevant issues at the moment: immigration, human trafficking, the border wall, and more. Keep reading for more info on the book, my thoughts on it, and a enter the giveaway for a chance to win one of three prize packs! I was provided a copy of the book for review purposes; all opinions are my own. TO THE REPUBLICThe Republic Series, Book One BY BRUCE CLAVEY Publication Date: October 26th, 2020Pages: 394 pagesCategories: Hispanic American Fiction / Political Fiction Scroll for…
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Ring Shout by P. Djèlí Clark
I have read a LOT of books this year (no small surprise) but none like Ring Shout by author P. Djèlí Clark. This alternative history packs a powerful punch in novella form. Superb and unputdownable, it digs in and doesn’t let go. I received an advanced copy of the book from the publisher via NetGalley; all opinions are my own. This post contains some affiliate links that may earn me a commission if you purchase through them.. The Book My Thoughts on Ring Shout Ring Shout is a speculative fiction set in 1915, as D.W. Griffith’s horrendous film The Birth of Nation feeds the hate in the Ku Klux Klan. And…
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Small Great Things – A Must Read Novel
I have a lot of advanced review copies of books on my Kindle, and because of this, it’s not difficult to lose track of the themes of the books as I queue them up to read. It was a wildly unfortunate coincidence that the day I opened Jodi Picoult’s newest novel Small Great Things was the same day that five Dallas police officers were killed in a sniper attack during a protest rally. My heart was in pain for the lives lost, and I prayed that no bystanders were injured in the process. I was angry and saddened about the inequity and racism that still exists. So when I opened the book to discover that part of…
