#latestbookreviews — Public Fediverse posts
Live and recent posts from across the Fediverse tagged #latestbookreviews, aggregated by home.social.
-
Review: The St. Paul Phantom by Gerard Gibbons
An epic American odyssey, The St. Paul Phantom: The Gibbons Brothers’ Fight for Glory, Volume I by Gerard Gibbons is an exhilarating look back at the guts, glory, and fiery spirit of the early 20th century through the lives of two brothers and boxers. Recounting the story of his larger-than-life grandfather, Tommy Gibbons, and his [...]…
https://www.selfpublishingreview.com/2026/05/review-the-st-paul-phantom-by-gerard-gibbons/#BookReviews #LatestBookReviews #BiographyBookReviews #SportsBookReviews
-
Review: The St. Paul Phantom by Gerard Gibbons
An epic American odyssey, The St. Paul Phantom: The Gibbons Brothers’ Fight for Glory, Volume I by Gerard Gibbons is an exhilarating look back at the guts, glory, and fiery spirit of the early 20th century through the lives of two brothers and boxers. Recounting the story of his larger-than-life grandfather, Tommy Gibbons, and his [...]…
https://www.selfpublishingreview.com/2026/05/review-the-st-paul-phantom-by-gerard-gibbons/#BookReviews #LatestBookReviews #BiographyBookReviews #SportsBookReviews
-
Review: The St. Paul Phantom by Gerard Gibbons
An epic American odyssey, The St. Paul Phantom: The Gibbons Brothers’ Fight for Glory, Volume I by Gerard Gibbons is an exhilarating look back at the guts, glory, and fiery spirit of the early 20th century through the lives of two brothers and boxers. Recounting the story of his larger-than-life grandfather, Tommy Gibbons, and his [...]…
https://www.selfpublishingreview.com/2026/05/review-the-st-paul-phantom-by-gerard-gibbons/#BookReviews #LatestBookReviews #BiographyBookReviews #SportsBookReviews
-
Review: The St. Paul Phantom by Gerard Gibbons
An epic American odyssey, The St. Paul Phantom: The Gibbons Brothers’ Fight for Glory, Volume I by Gerard Gibbons is an exhilarating look back at the guts, glory, and fiery spirit of the early 20th century through the lives of two brothers and boxers. Recounting the story of his larger-than-life grandfather, Tommy Gibbons, and his [...]…
https://www.selfpublishingreview.com/2026/05/review-the-st-paul-phantom-by-gerard-gibbons/#BookReviews #LatestBookReviews #BiographyBookReviews #SportsBookReviews
-
Review: Cicero James, Ardent Fool by Hal Emerson
A brash and brilliant slice of urban fantasy, Cicero James, Ardent Fool by Hal Emerson combines familiar societal stakes with immortal defenders and reality-shattering enemies that have been duking it out since time began. Cicero James has come back to life - again - following his last torturous clash with Mallory Shrike and her defenestration [...]…
https://www.selfpublishingreview.com/2026/05/review-cicero-james-ardent-fool-by-hal-emerson/ -
Review: Heirs to the Kingdom by Michael Tlustos
A classic coming-of-age fantasy, Heirs to the Kingdom by Michael Tlustos is an adventurous tale of destiny with epic existential stakes. Prince Aramys is the crown prince of Pallisar and destined for greatness, but nagging self-doubt threatens to dethrone his troubled spirit before he has a chance to prove his mettle. After witnessing the prophecy-fulfilling [...]…
https://www.selfpublishingreview.com/2026/04/review-heirs-to-the-kingdom-by-michael-tlustos/ -
Review: Heirs to the Kingdom by Michael Tlustos
A classic coming-of-age fantasy, Heirs to the Kingdom by Michael Tlustos is an adventurous tale of destiny with epic existential stakes. Prince Aramys is the crown prince of Pallisar and destined for greatness, but nagging self-doubt threatens to dethrone his troubled spirit before he has a chance to prove his mettle. After witnessing the prophecy-fulfilling [...]…
https://www.selfpublishingreview.com/2026/04/review-heirs-to-the-kingdom-by-michael-tlustos/ -
Review: The Magic Circle by C.F. Hayes
A shocking recollection of abuse, power, and repression in one tragically brief life, The Magic Circle by C.F. Hayes is a stirring portrait of emotional processing and the dark secrets we carry too often to the grave. Following her sudden death, Mary Armstrong's diary passes into the hands of an old friend, one who never [...]…
https://www.selfpublishingreview.com/2026/04/review-the-magic-circle-by-c-f-hayes/#BookReviews #LatestBookReviews #ContemporaryFictionBookReviews #WomensFictionBookReviews
-
Review: From Woodstock to Wisdom by Vicki Thomas
A thoughtful reflection on choosing happiness and remaining relevant, no matter how many candles are on your cake, From Woodstock to Wisdom: A Boomer's Journey to 80 by Vicki Thomas is a nostalgic and timely roadmap to the good life. In this collection of "snackable" essays, the author artfully offers the wisdom she has gained [...]…
https://www.selfpublishingreview.com/2026/04/review-from-woodstock-to-wisdom-by-vicki-thomas/#BookReviews #LatestBookReviews #MemoirBookReviews #SelfHelpBookReviews
-
Review: Salvation Reigned by Travis James Peterson
Unhinged, unfiltered, and unrelenting in its social commentary, Salvation Reigned by Travis James Peterson is a frightening vision of a species that has reached its tipping point. A rogue planet is on a collision course with Earth, and the highest halls of power learn that humanity only has a decade before annihilation. Unfortunately, those same [...]…
https://www.selfpublishingreview.com/2026/04/review-salvation-reigned-by-travis-james-peterson/#BookReviews #LatestBookReviews #DystopianFictionBookReviews #SpeculativeFictionBookReviews
-
Review: The Secret Code of the Gospel by Albert Seidel
A logic-based assessment of the earthly history of Jesus and the cornerstone events of the Bible, The Secret Code of the Gospel: The Earthly Story by Albert Seidel offers a refreshingly pragmatic perspective on faith-based mysteries. Examining the Gospels as religious reflections on historical events, Seidel attempts to parse fact from fiction and clear up [...]…
https://www.selfpublishingreview.com/2026/04/review-the-secret-code-of-the-gospel-by-albert-seidel/ -
Review: Vendetta: Legend of The Iron Warrior Vol. 3 by T.V. Holiday
The third installment of a savagely unique series, Vendetta by T.V. Holiday holds nothing back as the Iron Warrior is drawn back from sabbatical for his greatest challenge yet. When the titular hero receives a call that his crew needs help, he returns to the Seventh City for another clash of biblical proportions, heeding the [...]…
https://www.selfpublishingreview.com/2026/04/review-vendetta-legend-of-the-iron-warrior-vol-3-by-t-v-holiday/#BookReviews #LatestBookReviews #ReligiousFictionBookReviews #UrbanFantasyBookReviews
-
Review: To Reclaim a Life by Nelson Erlick
A gritty and unflinching musing on living, dying, and the purgatory that can exist between the two, To Reclaim a Life by Nelson Erlick is a penetrating look at the human psyche. Following the slow decline of his relationship with Rebecca Wilson, the last love of his life, Richard King faces the tragedy of watching [...]…
https://www.selfpublishingreview.com/2026/04/review-to-reclaim-a-life-by-nelson-erlick/#BookReviews #LatestBookReviews #ContemporaryFictionBookReviews
-
Review: The Mark of Cain by Z. Bennett Lorimer
The spectacular conclusion to a standout saga, The Mark of Cain (Tales of Ciel Book 3) by Z. Bennett Lorimer caps off a dramatic clash of duty and desire, which tears friends, lovers, and family apart in a battle for the future of Ciel's skies. Effie has been branded on the Anvil of Caste and [...]…
https://www.selfpublishingreview.com/2026/04/review-the-mark-of-cain-by-z-bennett-lorimer/ -
Review: Down to Earth: A Way of Being by Brian Gregory
Exploring everything from childhood development patterns to humanity's meaning and purpose in the universe, Down to Earth: A Way of Being by Brian Gregory offers a curious and compelling new lens for life. The book begins with an accessible introduction to popular science, the nature of our universe, the unique history of our planet, and [...]…
https://www.selfpublishingreview.com/2026/03/review-down-to-earth-a-way-of-being-by-brian-gregory/#BookReviews #LatestBookReviews #SelfHelpBookReviews #SocialScienceBookReviews
-
Review: Qarsoon by David C. Jeffrey
Captain Aiden Macallan returns to the astral fray in Qarsoon (Space Unbound Book 4) by David C. Jeffrey, launching himself into a high-stakes race that could turn the tide of galactic supremacy. When a Sympath activist is shot dead on his doorstep, Captain Macallan immediately informs the authorities, but only after removing the secret message [...]…
https://www.selfpublishingreview.com/2026/03/review-qarsoon-by-david-c-jeffrey/ -
Review: The Alchemy of Blood by Richard LaBrie
Raw, unguarded, and ultimately hopeful in the face of harsh reality, The Alchemy of Blood by psychologist and poet Richard LaBrie transmutes the creeping despair of an observant healer into a striking collection of sensitive artistry. Divided into four distinct sections - Nigredo, Albedo, Citrinitas, and Rubedo - these poems mirror the progressive spiritual path [...]…
https://www.selfpublishingreview.com/2026/03/review-the-alchemy-of-blood-by-richard-labrie/ -
Review: God in Drag by Kristine Madera
A touching tale of humility, healing, and the unpredictable paths of every soul, God in Drag by Kristine Madera is a travel novel that positively shines with humanity. Micah Connerly has spent over a year in India searching for his absent stepfather, a holy man named Raj who doesn't seem interested in being found. Criss-crossing [...]…
https://www.selfpublishingreview.com/2026/03/review-god-in-drag-by-kristine-madera/#BookReviews #LatestBookReviews #InternationalFictionBookReviews #LiteraryFictionBookReviews
-
Review: Second Nature by Thomas Drago
A gritty, dread-inducing drama that explores lingering extraterrestrial trauma in small-town New York, Second Nature by Thomas Drago is a character-driven gem of science fiction. When an alien force snatches nearly a dozen people from their homes, only to return them the next night to a hallowed stretch of indigenous land, it shakes the foundation [...]…
https://www.selfpublishingreview.com/2026/03/review-second-nature-by-thomas-drago/ -
Review: Belonging to the World by Barry Hoffner
An emotional adventure that transcends borders and the boundaries of devotion, Belonging to the World: A Journey from Grief to Connection in Every Country on Earth by Barry Hoffner details the author's epic journeys through love, loss, and healing. In 2017, Hoffner's life was upended when his wife Jackie died suddenly while travelling in Africa, [...]…
https://www.selfpublishingreview.com/2026/02/review-belonging-to-the-world-by-barry-hoffner/#BookReviews #LatestBookReviews #MemoirBookReviews #TravelBookReviews
-
Review: The Ape Who Gazed Beyond by Fernando Reich
A heady exploration of our collective past, future, and the pathways in between, The Ape Who Gazed Beyond: A forgotten story of humanity guided by what has not yet occurred by Fernando Reich is an illuminating poetic reflection on humanity's potential. Penned by a tech veteran fascinated with quantum connections and species consciousness, this is [...]…
https://www.selfpublishingreview.com/2026/02/review-the-ape-who-gazed-beyond-by-fernando-reich/#BookReviews #LatestBookReviews #PoetryBookReviews #SocialScienceBookReviews
-
Review: Houdini and Doyle: The Return of Jack by Leon Cygman
An untamed thriller that pits the bloodiest lore of England against a pair of legendary historical figures, Houdini and Doyle: The Return of Jack by Leon Cygman is an entrancing historical thriller. Thirty-five years after…
https://www.selfpublishingreview.com/2026/01/review-houdini-and-doyle-the-return-of-jack-by-leon-cygman/#BookReviews #LatestBookReviews #HistoricalFantasyBookReviews #ThrillerBookReviews
-
Review: Houdini and Doyle: The Return of Jack by Leon Cygman
An untamed thriller that pits the bloodiest lore of England against a pair of legendary historical figures, Houdini and Doyle: The Return of Jack by Leon Cygman is an entrancing historical thriller. Thirty-five years after…
https://www.selfpublishingreview.com/2026/01/review-houdini-and-doyle-the-return-of-jack-by-leon-cygman/#BookReviews #LatestBookReviews #HistoricalFantasyBookReviews #ThrillerBookReviews
-
Review: Houdini and Doyle: The Return of Jack by Leon Cygman
An untamed thriller that pits the bloodiest lore of England against a pair of legendary historical figures, Houdini and Doyle: The Return of Jack by Leon Cygman is an entrancing historical thriller. Thirty-five years after…
https://www.selfpublishingreview.com/2026/01/review-houdini-and-doyle-the-return-of-jack-by-leon-cygman/#BookReviews #LatestBookReviews #HistoricalFantasyBookReviews #ThrillerBookReviews
-
Review: Houdini and Doyle: The Return of Jack by Leon Cygman
An untamed thriller that pits the bloodiest lore of England against a pair of legendary historical figures, Houdini and Doyle: The Return of Jack by Leon Cygman is an entrancing historical thriller. Thirty-five years after…
https://www.selfpublishingreview.com/2026/01/review-houdini-and-doyle-the-return-of-jack-by-leon-cygman/#BookReviews #LatestBookReviews #HistoricalFantasyBookReviews #ThrillerBookReviews
-
Review: Where’s Jackson Pollock? by Jim Davidson
A casually hilarious caper through the dirty end of the art world, Where's Jackson Pollock? by Jim Davidson delivers a twisted plot and a swirling cast of cutthroat characters. Russell Henderson is a charming white-collar criminal in dire straits, and with his offshore…
https://www.selfpublishingreview.com/2025/12/review-wheres-jackson-pollock-by-jim-davidson/ -
Review: Where’s Jackson Pollock? by Jim Davidson
A casually hilarious caper through the dirty end of the art world, Where's Jackson Pollock? by Jim Davidson delivers a twisted plot and a swirling cast of cutthroat characters. Russell Henderson is a charming white-collar criminal in dire straits, and with his offshore…
https://www.selfpublishingreview.com/2025/12/review-wheres-jackson-pollock-by-jim-davidson/ -
Review: Where’s Jackson Pollock? by Jim Davidson
A casually hilarious caper through the dirty end of the art world, Where's Jackson Pollock? by Jim Davidson delivers a twisted plot and a swirling cast of cutthroat characters. Russell Henderson is a charming white-collar criminal in dire straits, and with his offshore…
https://www.selfpublishingreview.com/2025/12/review-wheres-jackson-pollock-by-jim-davidson/ -
Review: Where’s Jackson Pollock? by Jim Davidson
A casually hilarious caper through the dirty end of the art world, Where's Jackson Pollock? by Jim Davidson delivers a twisted plot and a swirling cast of cutthroat characters. Russell Henderson is a charming white-collar criminal in dire straits, and with his offshore…
https://www.selfpublishingreview.com/2025/12/review-wheres-jackson-pollock-by-jim-davidson/ -
Review: Seven Days of Mercy for the Apostatic Priest by Z. Bennett Lorimer
An imaginative plunge into battle for the very soul of a mystical realm, Seven Days of Mercy for the Apostatic Priest (The Divine Heretic Book 1) by Z. Bennett Lorimer is a uniquely captivating novel to launch a new series.
https://www.selfpublishingreview.com/2025/12/review-seven-days-of-mercy-for-the-apostatic-priest-by-z-bennett-lorimer/ -
Review: Winter Comes in June by David Crane
A visceral and intimate account of two future parents who know the world is about to end, Winter Comes in June by David Crane is an intriguing mixture of apocalyptic and post-apocalyptic fiction. When a scientist on the moon discovers a planet-killing asteroid on a collision…
https://www.selfpublishingreview.com/2025/12/review-winter-comes-in-june-by-david-crane/#BookReviews #LatestBookReviews #ApocalypticFictionBookReviews
-
Review: For Such a Time as This: Appointed to Rise by Amy Bragdon
A fearless collection of uplifting lessons and stories about the powerful potential we each possess, For Such a Time as This: Appointed to Rise by Amy Bragdon is a rousing call to life-changing action. Reflecting on her own…
https://www.selfpublishingreview.com/2025/11/review-for-such-a-time-as-this-appointed-to-rise-by-amy-bragdon/#BookReviews #LatestBookReviews #MemoirBookReviews #SelfHelpBookReviews
-
Review: Revenge on Ice by Linda LeBlanc
Bad blood thrives on the mountaintops in Revenge on Ice by Linda LeBlanc, a vividly crafted second installment of the Sara/Ryker Mysteries. When world-renowned mountain climber and local hero, Vance Miller, is found dead in a meat locker, the bizarre case lands in the lap of Sara and Ryker,…
https://www.selfpublishingreview.com/2025/11/review-revenge-on-ice-by-linda-leblanc/ -
Review: In B’tween: The 3 Claps of Thunder by Nandita Banerjee
A fourth supernatural installment from Nandita Banerjee, In B’tween: The 3 Claps of Thunder is another moody and compelling plunge into a cursed family drama. Still reeling from the effects of a vile curse and the demonic fiend in their midst,…
https://www.selfpublishingreview.com/2025/11/review-in-btween-the-3-claps-of-thunder-by-nandita-banerjee/ -
Review: Brunner in the Black by Will Nichols
An international spy thriller with a devilishly sharp PI at the helm, Brunner in the Black by Will Nichols is teeming with classic and contemporary energy. Lenya "The Narwhal" Fischer is as cold as they come - an ex-con private eye born and…
https://www.selfpublishingreview.com/2025/11/review-brunner-in-the-black-by-will-nichols/#BookReviews #LatestBookReviews #DetectiveFictionBookReviews #InternationalThrillerBookReviews
-
Review: Vold Book’s Oceans of Curtains by John T. Trautman
A parable wrapped in a fantasy, complete with an eclectic soundtrack, Vold Book's Oceans of Curtains: A Novel Set to Music by John T. Trautman is a delirious plunge into a mystical new world. The realm of Ksevia has been harmonious and…
https://www.selfpublishingreview.com/2025/11/review-vold-books-oceans-of-curtains-by-john-t-trautman/#BookReviews #LatestBookReviews #FantasyBookReviews #MusicBookReviews
-
Review: Canalis by John J. Holshoe
Sprawling, immersive, and riveting from start to finish, Canalis by John J. Holshoe is a top-tier sci-fi debut that shines with inspired visions of the world to come. A century in the future, Mars has been colonized, while a fleet of mining transport ships skates through an interplanetary network…
https://www.selfpublishingreview.com/2025/10/review-canalis-by-john-j-holshoe/ -
Review: A Line in the Sand by A Mohit
An involving story of discovery and the transformative power of ancestry, A Line in the Sand by A. Mohit unravels the complexity of the Bangladeshi diaspora through the lens of one curious seeker. When Irene Sebastian returns to her home country of Bangladesh, she does so as a…
https://www.selfpublishingreview.com/2025/10/review-a-line-in-the-sand-by-a-mohit/#BookReviews #LatestBookReviews #InternationalFictionBookReviews
-
Cataclysm: Legend of the Iron Warrior Vol. 2 by T.V. Holiday
A shattered antihero must return to the spiritual battlefield and defeat a devilish plan to dominate humanity in T.V. Holiday’s Cataclysm: Legend of the Iron Warrior by T.V. Holiday, the second book in this inventive series. Carnage Coast is…
https://www.selfpublishingreview.com/2025/04/review-cataclysm-legend-of-the-iron-warrior-vol-2-by-t-v-holiday/#BookReviews #LatestBookReviews #UrbanFantasyBookReviews
@indieauthors -
Review: An Innocent World by Douglas A. King
A long-form thought experiment that presents a feast of fascinating existential questions, An Innocent World by Douglas A. King is an intriguing exploration of mortality and meaning. Thought-provoking for Christians, while simultaneously engaging for…
https://www.selfpublishingreview.com/2025/07/review-an-innocent-world-by-douglas-a-king/#BookReviews #LatestBookReviews #ReligiousBookReviews #SocialScienceBookReviews
@indieauthors -
Review: The Mini-Quest Mindset by Esmond Lee
A common-sense companion for the overwhelming modern world, The Mini-Quest Mindset: Master Your Focus, Manage Priorities, and Achieve More by Esmond Lee is an innovative guide for taking back control over your priorities, attention, and productivity. Burnout is…
https://www.selfpublishingreview.com/2025/06/review-the-mini-quest-mindset-by-esmond-lee/#BookReviews #LatestBookReviews #BusinessBookReviews #SelfHelpBookReviews
@indieauthors -
Review: Dancing on the Edge by Tyrone Polastri
Welcoming readers into a lifelong journey of inner mastery, confidence, and awareness, Dancing on the Edge: Moving Through Life with Power, Dignity and Effectiveness by Tyrone Polastri takes a bold and original line on self-improvement and expansion of the self. Exploring the…
https://www.selfpublishingreview.com/2025/04/review-dancing-on-the-edge-by-tyrone-polastri/#BookReviews #LatestBookReviews #SelfHelpBookReviews
@indieauthors -
Review: The Turkey Is Not The Only Thing Getting Roasted by Robert Okine
A hilarious and unflinching takedown of America's hungriest holiday, The Turkey Is Not The Only Thing Getting Roasted by Robert Okine serves up social commentary alongside state-specific laughs. Laced with side-eye witticisms and…
https://www.selfpublishingreview.com/2025/10/review-the-turkey-is-not-the-only-thing-getting-roasted-by-robert-okine/ -
Review: Ardent Wings on Jealous Skies by Z. Bennett Lorimer
An imaginative coming-of-age adventure that soars with epic potential for an entire series, Ardent Wings on Jealous Skies (Tales of Ciel #1) by Z. Bennett Lorimer is a timely tale of lofty dreams, destiny, and revolution. A decade after Maug the Butcher's…
https://www.selfpublishingreview.com/2025/10/review-ardent-wings-on-jealous-skies-by-z-bennett-lorimer/ -
Review: You Don’t Have to Be Famous to Write a Memoir by Stephen Mark Silvers
The uncut account of a life well and truly lived, You Don't Have to Be Famous to Write a Memoir by Stephen Mark Silvers is a free-wheeling testament to the unimportance of age and the timeless power of remembrance.
https://www.selfpublishingreview.com/2025/09/review-you-dont-have-to-be-famous-to-write-a-memoir-by-stephen-mark-silvers/#BookReviews #LatestBookReviews #MemoirBookReviews
@indieauthors -
Review: Salmon Swimming Upstream and Homebound by Stephen E. Johnson
Poignant and warming to the soul, Salmon Swimming Upstream and Homebound: Tales about Brotherhood from Bear Creek by Stephen E. Johnson is a reflective memoir, diving into the perennial power of family, place, and nature to help renew…
https://www.selfpublishingreview.com/2025/08/review-salmon-swimming-upstream-and-homebound-by-stephen-e-johnson/#BookReviews #LatestBookReviews #MemoirBookReviews
@indieauthors -
Review: Brood 17: The Grooming of Misty Dawn by SE Reynolds
A haunting spree of psychological horror, Brood 17: The Grooming of Misty Dawn by SE Reynolds is a visceral and graphic plunge into psychosexual trauma. Misty Dawn McCafferty is being held in a mental institution after ritually sacrificing her boyfriend,…
https://www.selfpublishingreview.com/2025/03/review-brood-17-the-grooming-of-misty-dawn-by-se-reynolds/#BookReviews #LatestBookReviews #HorrorBookReviews
@indieauthors -
Review: A Place to Lodge by George Sanchez
An international hunt for a missing man turns into a breakneck whirlwind of intrigue and sinister stalking in A Place to Lodge by George Sanchez. Years earlier, Jeff came across the Atlantic in search of Bryna, but the tables have turned, and now she is the one to jet off to Europe…
https://www.selfpublishingreview.com/2025/04/review-a-place-to-lodge-by-george-sanchez/#BookReviews #LatestBookReviews #ClassicReview #Expedited
@indieauthors -
Review: The Young by Nicholas John Powter
A sword and sorcery adventure set in a vibrant and violent land, The Young by Nicholas John Powter is a compact father-and-son character drama in a wildly creative setting. In The Deluge, where gods of the day and devourers of the night are locked in constant struggle for the souls of…
https://www.selfpublishingreview.com/2025/09/review-the-young-by-nicholas-john-powter-2/ -
Review: Veinbound by Anne Pengelly
Hauntingly epic prose and one fierce firebrand of a protagonist make Veinbound: The Red Bargain by Anne Pengelly a must-read novel for fans of thought-provoking dark fantasy. In a realm where blood can be burned as magical currency, paying one's debt is a matter of life and death, and the Red Church…
https://www.selfpublishingreview.com/2025/09/review-veinbound-by-anne-pengelly/#BookReviews #LatestBookReviews #FantasyBookReviews
@indieauthors