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*Advanced Reader Copy* The Knife Maker of Venice is a well-researched historical fiction set in seventeenth-century Europe, following a young English boy who is captured and sold into slavery in Venice. The story begins slowly, focusing on world-building and character introduction, before building into a more fast-paced and action-driven second half. The sibling relationship between…
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There’s something incredibly special about Jess and Norma. It feels less like reading a book and more like sitting down with them, listening to their stories unfold in their own voices. Warm, honest, and deeply personal, this memoir captures not just their journey, but the unbreakable bond between them. It’s comforting, moving, and at times…
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“A Conspiracy of Truths is a clever slow-burn fantasy told through the wry voice of Chant, an old storyteller imprisoned for witchcraft. Despite the confined setting, the world feels vivid thanks to the many fables and stories woven throughout, and the dynamic between Chant and his young apprentice, Ylfing, keeps the narrative engaging. It’s not…