Author: Ryan Hodros
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A Daughter of Fair Verona, by Christina Todd
A review of “A Daughter of Fair Verona” by Christina Todd, a reimagining of Romeo & Juliet where R&J survive the play and have a family together. Their daughter Rosaline gets involved in a murder mystery, as well as romantic entanglements around Verona.
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The Family Medici, by Mary Hollingsworth
A review of a history of the Medici Family, presented in audiobook. It’s an interesting piece of more modern European history that tends to get glossed over while discussing things like the Renaissance, and so this is a fascinating look at the politics behind a lot of the art and architecture of that period.
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Take Off Your Pants!, by Libbie Hawker
A review of “Take Off Your Pants” by Libbie Hawker, a book about outlining your novel ahead of time to produce faster results and reduce production time in the writing process.
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Beaches, Bungalows & Burglaries, by Tonya Kappes
A review of Beaches, Bungalows & Burglaries, by Tonya Kappes, a cozy murder mystery set in the town/trailer park of Normal, Kentucky.
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A Deadly Inside Scoop, by Abby Collette
This post is a review of “A Deadline Inside Scoop” by Abby collette, a cozy mystery involving a murder outside a Chagrin Falls ice cream parlor.
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Borrow My Heart, by Kasie West
This post is a review of “Borrow My Heart” by Kasie West, a YA romance involving A fake-ish relationship trope.
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The Big Four by Agatha Christie
This is a review of The Big Four” by Agatha Christie. This episodic story features Hercule Poirot and Hastings as they pursue a powerful criminal organization, “the Big Four.”
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Murder on the Orient Express, by Agatha Christie
This post is a review of Murder on the Orient Express, by Agatha Christie. It highlights the appeal of Hercule Poirot, as well as Christie’s writing style. She makes readers active participants in the story without feeling foolish. Elements like well-developed characters, cozy settings, and clever plot devices enhance the reading experience, making it a…
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Ham on Rye by Charles Bukowski
This is a review of Ham on Rye by Charles Bukowski. It’s a autobiographical memoir of growing up in California before/during the Great Depression, focusing mostly on the various abuses the protagonist has to endure.
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Ancillary Justice by Anne Leckie
This post is about “Ancillary Justice” by Anne Leckie. It’s a sci-fi novel set in the Radch Empire where a powerful AI named Breq seeks to reclaim her lost identity after being limited to a single body. The book presents a layered narrative that blends intrigue and emotional depth. A good read for the times…
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