A redemption story about coming through for those who depend on you, no matter what you think of yourself--striving to change your life and your world for the better. Check it out on BookSprout.
https://booksprout.co/reviewer/review-copy/view/244806/the-redemption-of-jarek
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A warlike nobleman loses a fight, is stripped of title, and retreats in disgrace to become warlord of a territory which is apparently not prepared to be rid of him. He comes to terms with his inner circle, first to ensure he retains their support, then to confront them: some have been oppressing villages in his name, pushing them to the breaking point to supply an ongoing imperial expansion. The book follows the struggle not only to change his ways but to heal a suffering land, while putting off the decision about whether to surrender on the terms of the rival cousin who beat him. As if that were not challenging enough, strangers soon arrive warning of a tyrant who pursues them; the reader is shown this story from their perspective. Jarek must decide his next actions quickly and carefully, appreciating only too late in his life that his values will be judged by his actions.
An uplifting tragedy about taking care of as many people as you can along life's journey, even if the happy ending isn't for you--proving your values through action. Check it out on BookSprout.
https://booksprout.co/reviewer/review-copy/view/244804/the-fate-of-lenn
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The tragedy of a mild-mannered nobleman who keeps to himself and nurses his personal loss. He side-eyes the corruption in his kingdom while preferring to rule his dukedom by example, but one day he will realize this isn't enough. When his responsibilities place him in a catastrophic situation from which he may not escape, his values must shine through his actions. Most critical are his interactions with an ensemble cast which he meets along the way: a friend and adviser who wishes to steer him right; three musicians who think they have landed the greatest job in the kingdom; a gardener who does so much yet asks so little; a woman who works to free her people. The broader narrative carries a message about social decay, and what can happen when a society is too proud to admit its problems.
A bright and hopeful fantasy about working together to restore amicable governance and to mend a broken family. Check it out on BookSprout.
https://booksprout.co/reviewer/review-copy/view/244803/prince-ewald-the-brave
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A bright and hopeful fantasy about a young man who realizes his father, the king, is an urgent threat to his family, the kingdom, and perhaps the world. The story follows his sheltered life, his decision to sneak out and meet people and the consequences of such, and the moment he realizes he can't do this alone, tapping every trustworthy family member and friend to assist his plan. But can a kind young man who follows fair play defeat a powerful man who considers himself above the law, and who would break every rule there is to keep getting his way?
This is a standalone novella about people in homesteads and farming villages who learn that their land is being invaded and their defenders have run away. An ensemble cast settles their differences, works through their feelings about it, and most importantly will work together to resist an approaching battalion however they can. While doing so, they come to a more conscious appreciation of their community and what they value about it; why they might risk themselves instead of giving up, especially when it's not immediately clear how they might win.
New review up, coincidentally my 100th book logged on Storygraph, and my sixth 5 Star rating!!
Under Her Bed by L. Ford
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Folks, a supernatural cryptid in couture shows up, wyd?
"Perfect for fans of twisted monster romances, morally gray antiheroes, and the dangerous line between love and obsession."
Links:
https://app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/ae6d1c4d-6cb4-4e2e-abea-686969d7f5f4
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/7990445768
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In a few hours Pride Month will be over, which means there's just a few hours left to download a review copy of Syr Hayati Beker's queer novella in fairy tale retellings, What a Fish Looks Like.
If you love weird gay lit, this is not one to miss. Download it here: https://www.netgalley.com/catalog/book/652133
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Happy Pride to the queer AF book people! This month we're sharing excerpts from our LGBTQ+ books. LGBTQ+ stories are a crucial part of the cultural shift we need to create a just world.
You can now download our latest LGBTQ+ title, What a Fish Looks Like by Syr Hayati Beker. https://www.netgalley.com/catalog/book/652133
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