The Pen & Muse Book Reviews

          THE RISE UP TRILOGY   ~~~~~~~~~~~~~   GENRE:  Young Adult Contemporary   ~~~~~~~~~~~~~   BLURB:   The Rise up trilogy is a coming-of-age story about Hashim, Alex and Maryam, three best friends on the threshold of adulthood. Before they can find their place in this world, they must come to terms with their past and learn to confide in each other as they are confronted by intolerance,…

PIECES OF YOU April Farlow   ~~~~~~~~~~~~~   GENRE:  Christian Living   ~~~~~~~~~~~~~   BLURB:   Knowing who you are has always been challenging, and in today’s world, more and more voices are coming from more and more places telling us who we should be. The result? A broken sense of identity that we’re struggling to put back together.   In Pieces of You, April Farlow shares how she discovered…

SUPERFICIAL Diane Billas   ~~~~~~~~~~~~~   GENRE:  Young Adult Superhero   ~~~~~~~~~~~~~   BLURB:   Embark on a thrilling adventure with Lea and Jake as they navigate the unexpected twists and turns at the biggest superhero fan convention of the year. When Lea finds herself trapped in an elevator during the event with superstar Jake, also known as The Amazing Boy, they realize something sinister…

  (Scorned Devil’s MC)   LGBTQ, Motorcycle Club, M/M Date Published: November 8, 2024     Terror: Once, he had been Terrance Holton, a young gay man who learned to shove what he is so deep inside himself, he almost forgot. He grew up to be Terror and he is the Vice President of one of the baddest outlaw motorcycle clubs in Pennsylvania. The consequence of denying who he really is turns Terror…

  Maggie the Cat Book 2 Children’s Book Date Published: October 15th Publisher: Jan-Carol Publishing, Inc.     Wonderful illustrations bring us back up to Grandpa’s mountain farmhouse for a Thanksgiving homecoming. Pip will soon have a Thanksgiving surprise, but what exactly will it be? Will it have to do with the treats in the oven? Pecan pie with oatmeal? Cornbread? Dutch apple pie? Mmmmm,…

GEORGIA’S FOLLY Deborah Chase   ~~~~~~~~~~~~~   GENRE:  split time historical fiction   ~~~~~~~~~~~~~   BLURB:   For fans of “Antiques Roadshow” and “American Pickers” – this is the one for you!   Beginning at a cluttered flea market and ending at a glittering art auction, Georgia’s Follytells the compelling story that blends past and present and the search for a valuable and illusive antique.…

  Tales of a Wyoming Cowboy   Memoir / Nonfiction Date Published: October 16, 2006 Publisher: The Lowell Press     Camp Coffee is not just about a person-Grant Beck-and his stories, it’s about a way of life-the cowboy way of life. Most people will never feel the warmth of a high mountain campfire or experience the eye-burning smoke wafting from the branding coals. Few will have any firsthand…

Title: Ascension of the Pack Author: Heather G. Harris  Genre: Urban Fantasy Publication Date: Nov. 1, 2024 Hosted by: Lady Amber’s PR Blurb: Power. Revenge. Destiny. The Queen of Werewolves is ready to claim them all. My best friend’s wedding was cancelled and she was arrested. With some smoke and mirrors we got her back, but an emergency called me home before I could get my revenge for her…

BORDERLAND Ross Victory   ~~~~~~~~~~~~~   GENRE:  LGBTQ Poetry   ~~~~~~~~~~~~~   BLURB:   Borderland is not just a poetry collection—it’s an invitation to explore the most vulnerable corners of the human experience. Award-winning author Ross Victory takes readers on an emotional journey across the intersections of masculinity, race, bisexuality, and grief. In a fearless blend of narrative and…

  Title: Red Queen Author: Harper A. Brooks Genre: Dark Gothic Vampire Romance Cover Designer: TrifBookDesign   Discreet Cover Designer: Phoenix Covers   Publication Date: Oct. 31st, 2024 Hosted by: Lady Amber’s PR   Blurb:  The Red Queen will rise again…Vampire queen Eleanna Cordon didn’t go gently into the good night when her enemies attacked her castle and stole her throne. Instead, she…

This post is part of a virtual book tour organized by Goddess Fish Promotions. The author will be awarding a $15 Amazon/BN gift card to a randomly drawn winner. Click on the tour banner to see the other stops on the tour. In a sleepy little town, an ordinary-looking cat hides an extraordinary secret that will transform his owners’ lives forever. When the Thompson family inherits a dilapidated…

  Supernatural / Fantasy Date Published: July 2, 2024 Publisher: Mindstir Media   This fictional tale tells the story featuring otherworldly guardians battling malevolent creatures that manipulate the human mind. These guardians are on a quest to save Earth, embarking on an adventure-filled journey that explores the eternal struggle between good and evil, reflecting aspects of human nature.…

  Dark Fantasy, Lovecraftian Fantasy, Horror, Occult and Supernatural, Witchcraft and Magic Publication Date: October 14, 2024 Whether she’s crawling across a sweltering bayou or swimming languidly through a swamp, the bog hag watches and waits. Join sixteen AuthorTubers as they explore the allure and mystery of the Bog Hag, turning her from a villain to a gal with a social calendar, a…

  Nonfiction Date Published: May 21, 2024 Publisher: Trilogy Christian Publishing     “EVEN THOUGH LIFE KNOCKED ME TO MY KNEES, GOD HAD ALREADY EQUIPPED ME WITH THE POWER TO GET BACK UP!… I JUST DIDN’T KNOW IT YET!” This is an unvarnished account of how a vibrant little boy’s life was transformed perpetually after taking a simple vaccine: the flu shot! Author, Michelle Mouille, thought the…

  (Hounds of Hell MC) Motorcycle Club Romance, Suspense Date Published: November 1, 2024     Margot — I’ve loved Ryder since we were kids, but he’s never been the type to stick with anyone for long. Being a deputy sheriff means I see the world differently–by the law. He’s the opposite. The Mafia took my father from me. When they return to threaten everything I care about, including Ryder, I…

  House of Croft, Book 2 Historical Mystery/Thriller/Romance Date Published: 10-29-2024     He’ll never forgive her deception, or the hold she still has on his heart… Adrian Croft’s worst fear has been realized. His wife, the sweet woman who swept past his every defense, is a cunning spy working against him. Forced to play a dangerous game where one wrong move could see him destroyed, he must…