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A TALENTED, PRIVILEGED, COMPLICATED family unravels long-buried secrets in this keenly observed, expertly crafted novel alive with details of its vibrant Cape Cod setting. B PLUS

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/little-monsters-adrienne-brodeur/1142484037?ean=9781668046166

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A huge thanks and shoutout to Coy Hall for taking the time to read and review "Shards" on Goodreads!

It's always a thrill to know that someone has enjoyed something I've created but it's also quite special when that comes from a fellow author.

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5907768108

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GORGEOUS, EVOCATIVE, SPOOKY as hell, Paul Jessup’s latest novel is infused with terror, yearning, and twisted love. Impeccable and poetic prose, powerful characterization, a haunting that lingers on. A MINUS

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/glass-house-paul-jessup/1143609516?ean=9781630230753

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EVOCATIVE BALLET NOVEL captures the struggles of young dancers in 1930s London. A clever mix of historical figures with fictional characters adds a punch of realism and immediacy. B PLUS

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-dance-of-the-dolls-lucy-ashe/1143081673?ean=9781454951230

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RICHARD OSMAN’S LATEST Thursday Murder Club adventure is his best one yet. Impeccably plotted, full of wit and fun, it’s also a marvelously observant portrayal of the power of love and friendship. A MINUS

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-last-devil-to-die-richard-osman/1143105947?ean=9780593657454

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THE HAZARDS OF FINDING YOURSELF and creating a lifelong friendship in the midst of unrequited crushes, awkward love triangles, and the overall gloom of an economic recession. Witty, insightful, eloquently Irish coming-of-age novel. B PLUS

https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/714294/the-rachel-incident-by-caroline-odonoghue/

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HOMETOWN HAUNTINGS, BOTH of past relationships and in a newly purchased house, challenge a woman trying to come to terms with her past and future. Well-written, spicy romantic suspense. B PLUS

https://www.amazon.com/Hemlock-Kiersten-Modglin-ebook/dp/B0CGJJ2N82

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IF THE DEAD RETURNED suddenly, would we welcome them? An unsettling question lies at the heart of this insightful, imaginative novel. B PLUS

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-returned-jason-mott/1114035042?ean=9781460330081

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HIGH-ENERGY SPACE COMBAT thriller has lots of action and engaging worldbuilding. Fast pace and convincing characterization help make this an exciting ride. B PLUS

https://www.amazon.com/Galaxy-Forgotten-Book-1-ebook/dp/B0CCKDS3R8?ref_=ast_author_dp

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MEDDLING FROM THE AFTERLIFE, the spirit of a Korean great-grandmother tries to right the decades-old wrongs she did to her family. Vivid characterizations highlight the cultural and generational divides. B PLUS

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-apology-jimin-han/1142799591?ean=9780316367080

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