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The Antlered Ape by Joshua David Robison
Two families become predator and prey in this macabre creature feature where every species must eat.
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https://independentbookreview.com/2026/10/07/the-antlered-ape-by-joshua-david-robison/
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The Edge of Water by Olofunke Grace Bankole
A glittering, multigenerational novel of daughters, mothers, and the rippling consequences of flawed men
The post The Edge of Water by Olofunke Grace Bankole appeared first on Independent Book Review.
https://independentbookreview.com/2026/10/05/the-edge-of-water-by-olofunke-grace-bankole/
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Sentry by Justin Dec
As two estranged brothers farewell their father, old terrors must be confronted in this spine-chilling psychological horror story.
The post Sentry by Justin Dec appeared first on Independent Book Review.
https://independentbookreview.com/2026/09/28/sentry-by-justin-dec/
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A Rogue’s Ruin (Rogue Devotions) by Sarah Glenn Marsh
Divinely romantic, deliciously queer—a high-stakes, haunted magical rescue
The post A Rogue’s Ruin (Rogue Devotions) by Sarah Glenn Marsh appeared first on Independent Book Review.
https://independentbookreview.com/2026/09/23/a-rogues-ruin-rogue-devotions-by-sarah-glenn-marsh/
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Human Nature, Systems, and Christianity by Huizhen Sheng
A thoughtful manifesto on Christianity as a framework for understanding human consciousness
The post Human Nature, Systems, and Christianity by Huizhen Sheng appeared first on Independent Book Review.
https://independentbookreview.com/2026/09/02/human-nature-systems-and-christianity-by-huizhen-sheng/
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Human Nature, Systems, and Christianity by Huizhen Sheng
A thoughtful manifesto on Christianity as a framework for understanding human consciousness
The post Human Nature, Systems, and Christianity by Huizhen Sheng appeared first on Independent Book Review.
https://independentbookreview.com/2026/09/02/human-nature-systems-and-christianity-by-huizhen-sheng/
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The Ghost Hunter’s Oath by John D. Lawton
A mysterious dagger unlocks a world of ghosts and secret societies for a grieving young woman in this gripping paranormal fantasy.
The post The Ghost Hunter’s Oath by John D. Lawton appeared first on Independent Book Review.
https://independentbookreview.com/2026/08/25/the-ghost-hunters-oath-by-john-d-lawton/
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The Art of Losing to a Y-14 by Andrew Radu, M.D.
A candid, emotionally intelligent book about the double-edged sword of ambition
The post The Art of Losing to a Y-14 by Andrew Radu, M.D. appeared first on Independent Book Review.
https://independentbookreview.com/2026/08/18/the-art-of-losing-to-a-y-14-by-andrew-radu-m-d/
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Book of Hours by Ellen O’Connell Whittet
A sometimes raw, always luminous exploration of motherhood, martyrdom, and women’s untold stories
The post Book of Hours by Ellen O’Connell Whittet appeared first on Independent Book Review.
https://independentbookreview.com/2026/08/03/book-of-hours-by-ellen-oconnell-whittet/
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The Hunt for Yamashita’s Gold (Legends Unearthed) by Sutton Lewis
A family vacation turns into a real-life treasure hunt in this action-packed middle grade mystery.
The post The Hunt for Yamashita’s Gold (Legends Unearthed) by Sutton Lewis appeared first on Independent Book Review.
https://independentbookreview.com/2026/07/28/the-hunt-for-yamashitas-gold-legends-unearthed-by-sutton-lewis/
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Helium by Dave Kenney
A woman adrift finds timid faith in flying saucers and unfathomable encounters in this enthralling literary fiction.
The post Helium by Dave Kenney appeared first on Independent Book Review.
https://independentbookreview.com/2026/07/24/helium-by-dave-kenney/
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The Twilight Walker by Nic Minnella
A riveting paranormal adventure fit for a spooky campfire tale
The post The Twilight Walker by Nic Minnella appeared first on Independent Book Review.
https://independentbookreview.com/2026/07/22/the-twilight-walker-by-nic-minnella/
Freaks of Lightning by Ryan George Kittleman
Stories bouncing between reality and unreality, paired with abstract artworks, result in a unified, surprisingly accessible collection.
The post Freaks of Lightning by Ryan George Kittleman appeared first on Independent Book Review.
https://independentbookreview.com/2026/07/13/freaks-of-lightning-by-ryan-george-kittleman/
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The Bedtime Emptying of Our World by Joel Hans
Where every story opens a door into the impossible, it also leads back to something profoundly human.
The post The Bedtime Emptying of Our World by Joel Hans appeared first on Independent Book Review.
https://independentbookreview.com/2026/07/07/the-bedtime-emptying-of-our-world-by-joel-hans/
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This Never Happened by Kent Heckenlively
A smart, steamy book about a woman who comes to D.C. on a mission and ends up running the show
The post This Never Happened by Kent Heckenlively appeared first on Independent Book Review.
https://independentbookreview.com/2026/06/30/this-never-happened-by-kent-heckenlively/
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The Patron Saint of White Menageries by Lauren T. Davila
Lyrically stunning and psychologically thrilling stories that blur the lines between reality, the imagination, and all the realms in between
The post The Patron Saint of White Menageries by Lauren T. Davila appeared first on Independent Book Review.
https://independentbookreview.com/2026/06/23/the-patron-saint-of-white-menageries-by-lauren-t-davila/
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Tears Are Everywhere by Kira Lynn Cain
A loving, poetic book about how it’s okay to cry
The post Tears Are Everywhere by Kira Lynn Cain appeared first on Independent Book Review.
https://independentbookreview.com/2026/06/09/tears-are-everywhere-by-kira-lynn-cain/
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Only and Ever This by J.A. Tyler
We are pirates, we are ghosts—a transcendent magic realist novel on family, sadness, and regret.
The post Only and Ever This by J.A. Tyler appeared first on Independent Book Review.
https://independentbookreview.com/2026/06/01/only-and-ever-this-by-j-a-tyler/
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Montecito by Michael Cox
Dark secrets lurk beneath the glittering veneer of this slow-burn thriller.
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https://independentbookreview.com/2026/05/26/montecito-by-michael-cox/
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Sea and Stars by Kelly Jarvis
A deeply felt journey across oceans and expectations, where love takes shape between misunderstanding and recognition
The post Sea and Stars by Kelly Jarvis appeared first on Independent Book Review.
https://independentbookreview.com/2026/05/19/sea-and-stars-by-kelly-jarvis/
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Lovestruck Maggot by Jarrett Brandon Early
A fast-paced, ruthless space-western where the only thing worse than the monsters are the people who profit off them
The post Lovestruck Maggot by Jarrett Brandon Early appeared first on Independent Book Review.
https://independentbookreview.com/2026/05/12/lovestruck-maggot-by-jarrett-brandon-early/
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Jackdaw Affliction by S.G. Hyde
A deeply intimate novel—a devastating portrait of love, memory, family implosion, and all the good and bad we inherit
The post Jackdaw Affliction by S.G. Hyde appeared first on Independent Book Review.
https://independentbookreview.com/2026/05/07/jackdaw-affliction/
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Loosestrife for Porcupines by D.M. Gordon
Nimbly traversing the realities of our world, these poems present a full artistic vision through precise, humorous, and deeply serious accounts of the sights, sounds, and stories that surround us.
The post Loosestrife for Porcupines by D.M. Gordon appeared first on Independent Book Review.
https://independentbookreview.com/2026/04/30/loosestrife-for-porcupines-by-d-m-gordon/
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Lucena in the House of Madgrin by Goldeen Ogawa
Sometimes the only way to become yourself is to go through the door everyone else warned you about.
The post Lucena in the House of Madgrin by Goldeen Ogawa appeared first on Independent Book Review.
https://independentbookreview.com/2026/04/23/lucena-in-the-house-of-madgrin-by-goldeen-ogawa/
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Backstitch by Marian Mitchell Donahue
A genre-defining reimagining of the artist novel, grounded in the generational consequences of artistic inheritance
The post Backstitch by Marian Mitchell Donahue appeared first on Independent Book Review.
https://independentbookreview.com/2026/04/15/backstitch-by-marian-mitchell-donahue/
Chorus of Crows by Sharon Wagner
There is a particular kind of fear reserved for the moment you realize the threat is not outside the house, but inside the mind.
The post Chorus of Crows by Sharon Wagner appeared first on Independent Book Review.
https://independentbookreview.com/2026/03/24/chorus-of-crows-by-sharon-wagner/
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Cirque Menagerie by K.J. Akers
Akers turns the circus into a gilded cage and longing into a house of mirrors in Cirque Menagerie.
The post Cirque Menagerie by K.J. Akers appeared first on Independent Book Review.
https://independentbookreview.com/2026/03/17/cirque-menagerie-by-k-j-akers/
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And Your Byrd Can Sing by Jim Roberts
A captivating historical drama with a killer premise and characters that will shatter your heart
The post And Your Byrd Can Sing by Jim Roberts appeared first on Independent Book Review.
https://independentbookreview.com/2026/03/09/and-your-byrd-can-sing-by-jim-roberts/
#bookreview #StarredReviews #AndYourByrdCanSing #drama #historicalfiction
The Body In Zeller’s Barn by Arian Harandi
Fierce teens and found-family energy power this action-packed small-town murder mystery.
The post The Body In Zeller’s Barn by Arian Harandi appeared first on Independent Book Review.
https://independentbookreview.com/2026/03/03/the-body-in-zellers-barn-by-arian-harandi/
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Krackle’s Last Movie by Chelsea Sutton
Monsters, magic, and a missing person case collide in this riveting novella that doubles as a study of self-identity and the search for truth.
The post Krackle’s Last Movie by Chelsea Sutton appeared first on Independent Book Review.
https://independentbookreview.com/2026/02/23/krackles-last-movie-by-chelsea-sutton/
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