Review: Bones of Jade, Flesh Like Ice
Yu’er is a teenager when her parents leave her with her new husband, Xiaozhu. He’s uncomfortable around her but kind. Over time, they become friends before falling in love, but after receiving a curse, they’re left destitute and estranged. Taking control of her fate, Yu’er makes a deal with a jing – leave Xiaozhu forever, and she’ll never be powerless again. Her choice brings enormous power, but it may kill her humanity. As she adjusts to her new life, Yu’er must decide what matters most and what she’ll sacrifice to keep it.
Review: The Book of Lost Hours
The time space is an endless library which contains the memories of everyone who has died. This library can only be accessed with special watches that used to be passed down family lines, but eventually, government agencies gained control of the watches. They now choose which memories survive. Three decades apart, Lisavet Levy and Amelia Duquesne both explore the time space, and the irrevocable consequences of meddling with time.
Review: The Perfect Crimes of Marian Hayes
Rob Brooks is an upbeat and charming thief, con artist, and – in the case of Marian Hayes – blackmailer, but Marian – the Duchess of Clare – is not at all what he expected. While Rob is a thorn in her side, Marian has bigger problems. To solve them, she drags Rob into the English countryside. Along the way, they have a few drinks, pick a few pockets, and enjoy each others’ company. It’s the most fun they’ve had in ages. The only question is if they’ll be able to escape the past and stay together.
Review: Between Two Fires
Thomas, a disgraced knight, has lost his faith in God and men alike. After his travel companions go too far, Thomas intervenes to protect a young, orphaned girl. At her insistence, Thomas begrudgingly agrees to guide the girl through the plague-ravaged France on her journey to Avignon. She claims angels have sent her on a mission to stop the spiritual battle responsible for the Black Death and insists Thomas has a role to play. Unfortunately, neither of them knows what it is.
Review: A Beast Slinks Towards Beijing
25-year-old Qianze’s Ba has walked back into her life after eleven years. His stay in her New York City apartment marks the return of terrifying nightmares and omens that plagued her childhood. Over time, she learns of a past darkened by the Japanese occupation of China, the Second Sino-Japanese War, and Mao’s Cultural Revolution – leaving her to struggle with the harrowing stories Ba tells.