book review, historical fiction

Review: The Siren’s Daughter by Claire Fuge

Synopsis: 1126. The Norman conquest grips Wales. Rebellion stirs. And one woman’s choice could ignite it all. Nineteen-year-old Angharad, the daughter of a Norman knight and a captive Welsh princess, arrives at Aberteifi Castle for her mother’s arranged marriage. But her new stepfather, the merciless Norman commander of the castle, has other plans. He demands… Continue reading Review: The Siren’s Daughter by Claire Fuge

book review, historical fiction

Review: The Shadow Key by Susan Stokes-Chapman

The Shadow Key by Susan Stokes-Chapman is another 18th century tale of mystery and magic akin to the author's debut Pandora. I view Stokes-Chapman's work in a similar aesthetic and sensibility to my own writing in blending historical fiction with speculative, gothic, and/or magical elements. The Shadow Key takes readers to the wild and beautiful… Continue reading Review: The Shadow Key by Susan Stokes-Chapman