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by Whitney Joy

A go-to guide for readers navigating loss, reinvention, or the desire to live more authentically. Full review >

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THE TENDERNESS OF GLASS

by Jodi Lin

A resonant meditation on rebirth and the enduring human desire for transformation. Full review >

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FICTION

ECO REIGN

by L. Galuppo

Vicious alien conquest and oppression drive this provocative YA/SF thriller. Full review >

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FICTION

THE WEDDING

by Gurjinder Basran

A warmhearted, entertaining, and recognizable family saga. Full review >

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