Category Archives: Historical Fiction

Review: A Rip Through Time by Kelly Armstrong

Posted on March 24, 2023 by Liz (AKA Cat)

Series: A Rip Through Time #1Author: Kelly ArmstrongPublisher: Minotaur BooksReleased: May 31st, 2022Received: LibraryWarnings: Strangulation A Rip Through Time is the first novel in Kelly Armstrong’s series of the same name. It’s the first series I’ve read by her that I … Continue reading →

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Review: Queen of Thieves by Beezy Marsh

Posted on March 8, 2023 by Liz (AKA Cat)

I picked Queen of Thieves because I wanted to try and break out of my comfort zone and read more historical fiction and the like. While Queen of Thieves is very well written, I think it just wasn’t my cup of tea. Continue reading →

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Review: Moonlight and the Pearler’s Daughter by Lizzie Pook

Posted on March 5, 2023 by Liz (AKA Cat)

Author: Lizzie PookPublisher: Simon SchusterReleased: June 14, 2022Received: NetGalley If you love historical fiction with a dash of feminist literature, then the odds are good that you’ll appreciate Moonlight and the Pearler’s Daughter by Lizzie Pook. It’s certainly worth the read, especially … Continue reading →

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Review: Flint and Mirror by John Crowley

Posted on February 12, 2023 by Liz (AKA Cat)

Author: John CrowleyPublisher: Tor BooksReleased: April 19, 2022Received: NetGalley I’ve been reading more and more historical fiction lately, and I’m really happy that I’ve found time to enjoy the genre more. My latest read in this vein is Flint and Mirror by … Continue reading →

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Review: The Serpent in Heaven by Charlaine Harris

Posted on January 26, 2023 by Liz (AKA Cat)

First, can I just say that I love it when a series has multiple perspectives? The first three novels in the Gunnie Rose series were based on, well, Gunnie Rose. If we’re lucky, this means two more novels will follow Felicia. Continue reading →

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Review: The Murder of Mr. Wickham by Claudia Gray

Posted on January 23, 2023 by Liz (AKA Cat)

Author: Claudia GrayPublisher: VintageReleased: May 3rd, 2022Received: NetGalley For every Jane Austen fan in the world, there is the perfect retelling waiting for them to find. For those that share the same hated character, may I recommend The Murder of Mr. … Continue reading →

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Review: Bright Ruined Things by Samantha Cohoe

Posted on January 1, 2023 by Liz (AKA Cat)

Samantha Cohoe is back with another brilliant novel, Bright Ruined Things. This one blends historical fiction with fantasy in all the best ways, creating a tale that feels both familiar and new. Oh, did I mention that it’s set during a fictional 1920s? Continue reading →

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Review: Lavender House by Lev A.C. Rosen

Posted on December 19, 2022 by Liz (AKA Cat)

Okay, I’m going to state what is probably obvious – if you pitch a book to me as being a queer version of Knives Out, I will read it. And I’m probably going to cherish it will all of my heart. That was certainly the case for Lavender House, written by Lev A.C. Rosen. Continue reading →

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Review: The Magnolia Palace by Fiona Davis

Posted on December 7, 2022 by Liz (AKA Cat)

The Magnolia Palace was one of my three BOTM picks for January, and I am so glad I took a risked and nabbed it. I don’t read as much historical fiction as I should (sorry), and this choice was an effort to correct that. And boy, was The Magnolia Palace the right pick! Continue reading →

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Review: The Christie Affair by Nina de Gramont

Posted on November 3, 2022 by Liz (AKA Cat)

The Christie Affair was one of my choices for February’s BOTM. I’ll admit that I took a bit of a risk here since I’m actively trying to read more historical fiction novels these days (BOTM has been making that easier on me). While this novel is based on a real person (Agatha Christie), it is a work of fiction. Meaning that Nina de Gramont does not promise that this novel is true. Continue reading →

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