★★★ 'Trinity, can I see God?' Regrettably, Lorna, God is in a meeting. After years, and years, Lorna is finally on the cusp of being a lawyer, she's finally made all the right connections to secure her job and she'sfinally, finally 'made it' in the world. But all that changes in an instant. On her way home from a… Continue reading The Things We Learn When We’re Dead – Charlie Laidlaw
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Blessings of the Firebird’s Light – Rose S. King
★★★ ½ "So...can anyone truly be saved?" I said. "If they want to be...it has to be in their heart..." Audry Duvessa inherited her mother's dark coven. She revels in shadows and evil...that is until a certain witch-hunter catches her eye. Misty vapors and thunder claps. Through winding sway and clicking paths. A life of me. Audry is… Continue reading Blessings of the Firebird’s Light – Rose S. King
If Nuns Were Wives – Shani Chen
★★★ ½ For every situation you encounter, remember to simply act with love. Sani Chen thought she knew where life would take her. She always felt a deep and personal connection with God and when a chance to achieve her lifelong dream (to become a nun) - she jumped for it. Only...when she was training to become… Continue reading If Nuns Were Wives – Shani Chen
The Winter Soldier – Daniel Mason
★★★★ ½ There was something quite primitive and horrid about it. Lucius has always (always) wanted to be a doctor. Despite his parents many objections, there was never any doubt in his mind what he was going to do. Well, until WWI broke out. Faced with the absolutely terrifying new world, Lucius takes an opportunity to obtain firsthand experience… Continue reading The Winter Soldier – Daniel Mason
Foundryside – Robert Jackson Bennett
★★★★★ The soles of her boots touched earth, and she started to run. No matter the cost, Sancia will do what it takes to survive. She's carved out an existence in one of the most inhospitable places in the city. She's a woman of many hats - thief, liar, plunderer, and more: "But the fire was you as… Continue reading Foundryside – Robert Jackson Bennett
Just Play Along – Janna Ariane Lorenzo
★★★★ I didn't understand why I still felt butterflies in my stomach every time I saw her, but it made me feel good inside All it took was one awkward and embarrassing day on Dylan's part (which included, but not limited to: dressing as a cupid - with the diaper - and handing out holiday grams) for… Continue reading Just Play Along – Janna Ariane Lorenzo
Fragments – Akiah Watts
★★★ She smiled. Watery-eyed. Quivering lip. I was a goner. Our narrator, a college freshman, feels alone and adrift. Going to college was his dad's biggest dream and now that our narrator made it...he just feels empty. Well, until he meets a girl. THE girl. Autumn Waves is unlike any girl he ever met. She's smart, kind, funny… Continue reading Fragments – Akiah Watts
