Category: Historical Fiction

Review: The Scandalous Confess..

Review: The Scandalous Confessions of Lydia Bennet, Witch by Melissa Taub

The Scandalous Confessions of Lydia Bennet, Witch Author: Melinda Taub Reviewer: Sophia Rose Rating: B What I’m Talking About: When one considers the power and repercussions of magic, is it any wonder that the last woman in the world people want possessing it is the youngest, most irrepressible and irresponsible of the Bennet sisters from […]

Review: OverLondon by George P..

Review: OverLondon by George Penney and Tony Johnson

OverLondon Authors: George Penney and Tony Johnson Reviewer: Jen Rating: B/B+ What I’m Talking About: OverLondon is a fantastical adventure filled with sarcasm, satire, and silliness. The story follows former Dread Pirate Purple Reign, now privateer Captain Alex Reign, and her misfit crew as they try to earn/steal enough money to get back their airship, […]

Review: Fifth Avenue Glamour G..

Posted April 26, 2023 by Ang in Historical Fiction, Rating A, Reviews
Review: Fifth Avenue Glamour Girl by Renée Rosen

Fifth Avenue Glamour Girl Author: Renée Rosen Reviewer: Ang Rating: A What I’m Talking About: Fifth Avenue Glamour Girl is an enlightening look into the life of Estee Lauder and her fight to become a household name in cosmetics, through the voice of her best friend Gloria. Using the bonds of female friendship Ms. Rosen […]

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Listen Up! #Audiobook Review: The Wilhelm Conspiracy by Charles Veley

Audiobook review: The Wilhelm Conspiracy by Charles Veley For fans of the original Sherlock Holmes tales comes this interesting twist on what became of Holmes after his battle with Moriarty in Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s “The Final Problem.” Continuing the adventures of Sherlock, Dr. Watson, and newcomer, Ms. Lucy James, The Wilhelm Conspiracy picks up about a […]

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Listen Up! #Audiobook Review: A Tempest at Sea by Sherry Thomas

Audiobook review: A Tempest at Sea by Sherry Thomas After the shocking conclusion to her previous adventure, Charlotte has been in hiding for months, recently reuniting with Lord Ingram (Ash). His brother, Lord Remington, needs Charlotte for a mission, and in exchange, he offers her protection against Moriarty. This eventually places Charlotte and Mrs. Watson in disguise […]

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Posted March 6, 2023 by Jen in Historical Fiction, Listen Up!, Mystery, Rating A
Listen Up! #Audiobook Review: A Sinister Revenge by Deanna Raybourn

Audiobook review: A Sinister Revenge by Deanna Raybourn Picking up about six months after the conclusion of the previous adventure, Veronica is traveling through Italy with Tiberius, collecting butterflies. Stoker remains absent and unheard from after he left following their last adventure when he thought Veronica was married (she’s not and never was).  After feeling […]

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Posted December 7, 2022 by Jen in Historical Fiction, Listen Up!, Mystery, Rating B
Listen Up! #Audiobook Review: The Secret of Bow Lane by Jennifer Ashley

Audiobook review: The Secret of Bow Lane by Jennifer Ashley The Secret of Bow Lane is the sixth title in the Kat Holloway mysteries, following the adventures of Mayfair cook and local sleuth, Kat Holloway. While each story is an independent mystery, the books are tightly linked together through the development of Kat’s personal growth and evolution; […]

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Review: Angelika Frankenstein Makes Her Match by Sally Thorne

Angelika Frankenstein Makes Her Match Author: Sally Thorne Reviewer: Jennifer Rating: B What I’m Talking About: Sally Thorne has done a great job of retelling Marcy Shelley’s Frankenstein. It was funny, had romance, and had some similarities to Shelley’s story and the story of how Shelley wrote Frankenstein. I dare say Thorne’s depiction of Victor […]

Review: A Dress of Violet Taff..

Posted August 3, 2022 by Ang in Historical Fiction, Rating C, Reviews
Review: A Dress of Violet Taffeta by Tessa Arlen

A Dress of Violet Taffeta Author: Tessa Arlen Reviewer: Ang Rating: C+ What I’m Talking About: I want to start by saying I was interested in this book because I am a bit familiar with Lucy, Lady Gordon Duff and her struggle to become a Couture designer in a world where only men were allowed to put […]

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Posted July 14, 2022 by Jen in Historical Fiction, Listen Up!, Mystery, Rating B
Listen Up! #Audiobook Review: Death at the Crystal Palace by Jennifer Ashley

Audiobook review: Death at the Crystal Palace by Jennifer Ashley Our adventure opens at an outing to the Crystal Palace for Kat, her daughter Grace, and her friends. Mr. Thanos introduces the gang to Lady Covington and her family. She is the widowed sister of Mr. Thanos’s mentor/benefactor. When Kat and Grace are alone, Lady Covington approaches […]