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Albert Camus

Don't walk behind me; I may not lead. Don't walk in front of me; I may not follow. Just walk beside me and be my friend.

Showing posts with label Magical Realism. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Magical Realism. Show all posts

Monday, February 13, 2023

a reluctant psychic and a mystical journey... Sea Magic by Heidi McIntyre

"The plot unfolds fluidly and easily under the author’s skill and the cast of secondary characters is charming as well.
If you love passion, romance, and the sea, you’ll love this delightful story. Its beautifully inspiring message will keep you turning the pages." Nanette, Goodreads

Friday, December 3, 2021

a collective tale of self-determination, love, and sisterhood... Defiance and Redemption, A Lifetime of Unbroken Bonds by Maria J. Andrade

"This book is an engrossing page turner which will pull you in and keep you cheering for your favorite actors until the very end! Defiance and Redemption is a unique book that tells a story that is both particular to a given time in Ecuador, but also universal in its themes of love, betrayal and survival." - Nancy Mintie, Founder of Uncommon Good


Tuesday, November 9, 2021

their lives are affected by her mystery and magic - Jaguar Paloma and the Caketown Bar by Jess Wells


Amid drunken monks, a roaring trade in faked marriages just for fun, and the Romani, all balance on the knife-edge between legality and the illicit.

Friday, November 22, 2019

Once upon a time in Cleveland... Needs Work by John Sheppard

Sheppard is working at some of his best with the story at this one.
The characters in this story are flawed almost to the brink of redemption. [...] There are tons of both in this book. 


Saturday, March 23, 2019

a nasty temper and uncontrolled mystical powers - The Improbable Wonders of Moojie Littleman by Robin Gregory

"I thoroughly enjoyed Gregory’s mystical, offbeat story. Her prose is playful and there is a tenderness to her writing that perfectly complements Moojie’s innate empathy for humans, animals and nature.The tale is altogether allegorical and folkloric, and I was very easily led into its magical hinterland. An impressive début and I very much look forward to seeing what this talented author comes up with next! " Kevin, Goodreads

Sunday, December 23, 2018

Sometimes, you don’t have a choice. - Heartwood by Nance Newman

Elathea is a typical teenager whose parents can no longer keep the family secret from her—that she is a descendant of an ancient race of women whose legend says only one progeny every hundred years or more will have the powers needed to face nature’s magical enemies.

Monday, December 17, 2018

Philippines forgotten legends - Enlightenment (The Bathala Series #1) by Reno Ursal

“The history of the islands is fleeting, but when one remembers, it's the land of a thousand unknown tribes written out of history.”


Monday, December 3, 2018

She had her body back. - CONDUITS: The Ballad of Jinx Jenkins: A Storybook for Grownups by J. Ryan Sommers


Can the good people of Green Valley overcome this one man’s curse?
If you love the classic comic and magical realism, you’ll lose yourself in this piece of Americana.

Saturday, December 1, 2018

the impossible become all too real... Metal Mouth: Lightning Can Strike Twice by Jaimie Engle

"I picked up this book and found myself sneaking in time to read the book every chance I got. I finished it in three days I just couldn't put it down. The story is gripping and delivers so many emotions as you follow mal’s journey. The characters feel real, and you care about them and their story." Randy, Goodreads

Monday, May 28, 2018

What if you could ask for anything- and get it? As You Wish by Chelsea Sedoti

"Heartbreaking, other times hilarious, but always thought-provoking. An unexpectedly affecting book that will have readers pondering what they would wish for if given the chance." ―Booklist
"Poignant... Will inspire readers to explore the question: if you could have one wish, what would it be" ―Kirkus
"An engrossing read, fantastical and believable at the same time." ―Horn Book Magazine

Friday, May 11, 2018

"Beautiful, poetic and richly sensory" - The Woman Behind the Waterfall by Leonora Meriel

“Readers looking for a classic tale of love and loss will be rewarded with an intoxicating world” ~~ Kirkus Reviews
“The language is lyrical and poetic and, in places, begs to be read repeatedly for the sheer joy of it… A literary work of art.” ~~ Fiona Adams, The Richmond Magazine

Monday, November 13, 2017

"An intense and beautifully written romance" - The November Girl by Lydia Kang

"An intense and beautifully written romance that had me bracing myself until the final page. [...] Swoon! With her deep imagination and lovely prose, Kang weaves a touching story with so much heart and warmth we're able to weather a stormy November." - Brenda, Goodreads

Tuesday, November 7, 2017

Secret fears. Secret truths. - Entangled Summer by Michele Barrow-Belisle

"There is an intricate web of suspenseful events taking place in this supernatural love triangle story. Michelle has really done great in weaving a tale of intrigue, suspense, romance and passion. I also found myself smiling and laughing at the witty, dialogue between the characters. Michelle’s writing flows so well and is so enjoyable to read. Two thumbs up for this great read. " - Victoria, Goodreads

Tuesday, September 19, 2017

are they ready for her? Curva Peligrosa by Lily Iona MacKenzie

When Curva Peligrosa arrives in Weed, Alberta, after a twenty-year trek on the Old North Trail from southern Mexico, she stops its residents in their tracks. With a parrot on each shoulder, a glittering gold tooth, and a wicked trigger finger, she is unlike anything they have ever seen before.

Friday, May 13, 2016

this time around - Spark by Holly Schindler


Acclaimed author Holly Schindler writes a compelling contemporary tale with a dash of magic. The theater comes to life in this story of family ties, fate, love, and one girl’s quest to rewrite history. 


Tuesday, April 12, 2016

She intends to start a war. - Jules: The 2nd Adventure by Kaelia Stevens

"So is the whole story which will take you through several twists. The writing style is very candid with some dry humor but at the same time very rich. The story makes you feel that you are going through a treasure hunt as there is so much suspense." - Amazon, Shreya

Sunday, December 13, 2015

past and future are about to collide - Deceptive Cadence & Diverging Cadence by Katie Hamstead

Cadence Anderson has the perfect definition of happily ever after..
Until she doesn't. 
When Cadence Anderson woke to find her husband and infant daughter had been killed, she thought her life was over. Instead, she was offered a second chance and sent back in time to do it all again.

Wednesday, December 2, 2015

your best and last night - Mariposa by Kim Wells

Intertwined with true-ghost stories, some heart-warming, some heart-breaking, this love-note to San Antonio combines history, myth, and vivid description.


Friday, November 20, 2015

Evil lurks. - Sword (Le Fay #2) by Realm Lovejoy

Evil lurks. Camelot sits, vulnerable. The fate of a future king hangs in the balance.
"Camelot meets Hogwarts meets Panem in this intriguing, well-written beginning to a planned YA series."- Kirkus Reviews 

Wednesday, September 9, 2015

a mesmerizing novel - The Sparrow Sisters: A Novel by Ellen Herrick

With echoes of the alchemy of Practical Magic, the lushness of Saving CeeCee Honeycutt, and the darkly joyful wickedness of the Witches of East End, Ellen Herrick’s debut novel spins an enchanting love story about a place where magic whispers just beneath the surface and almost anything is possible, if you aren’t afraid to listen.