women's fiction – The Book Report

Book Review: Shadows on the Heart

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September 8, 2025

Elizabeth Oldham’s Shadows on the Heart doesn’t offer a tidy picture of healing. Instead, it gives us something far more authentic: the messy, layered, and often painful process of grief and growth across three generations of women forced together by tragedy. When twelve-year-old Jade loses both her parents, her world is flipped upside down. She and her…

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Selene: Weal’s World by Wendy C Giffen.

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May 9, 2024

A sci-fi book that focuses on characters over fanciful gadgets and love stories. Wendy C. Giffen has unleased the second book in her science fiction series, which focuses on character-driven stories rather than high-tech gadgets or romantic plots. A refreshing approach that could become a signature for this emerging author. In Selene: Weal’s World, readers…

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plot heavy, sci-fi, undiscovered authors, women's fiction

When June Met July Review

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July 25, 2023

the tumultuous world of high school relationships penned powerfully by an exciting new author! In Mikayla Rose’s captivating young adult drama, “When June Met July,” readers are immersed in the tumultuous world of high school relationships. Elle Rosendale’s journey of love and heartbreak takes center stage as she navigates friendships, explores her sexuality, and uncovers…

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“Cross Body Lead”: A Compelling Tale of Stalking and Obsession

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November 25, 2022

Women’s fiction is a genre that often delves into the complexities of relationships, mental health, and societal issues. “Cross Body Lead,” by Elie Axelroth, is a compelling work that tackles one of the most pressing issues of our time – stalking. The novel follows Evelyn Davis, a college student who is being stalked by a…

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obsession, social issues, stalking, women's fiction

The Mesmerizing Trio: A Review of the Debut Novel Set in Cape May, New Jersey

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November 3, 2022

Spirits, otherworldly happenings, and murder, all woven together by three captivating female characters with backgrounds that will leave you spellbound – that’s what this debut novel is all about! For those who love to read books with strong female leads, this one is definitely a must-read. As a reader, we often wait in anticipation for…

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female characters, spirits, supernatural, women's fiction

“Don’t Poke the Bear” by Robin D’Amato

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October 7, 2022

“Don’t Poke the Bear” by Robin D’Amato is a captivating novel that explores the lives of three women, Allie, Natia, and Rihanna. The three women come from different backgrounds but have found solace and friendship in each other in the bustling city of New York. The novel takes us through the daily struggles of these…

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