Genre: Fiction / Magical Realism

Book Review: The London Séan..

Posted March 11, 2023 by WendyW in Book Review, bookblogger, Uncategorized / 14 Comments
Book Review:  The London Séance Society by Sarah Penner

The London Séance Society by Sarah Penner is a historical mystery with some romance.   Story Recap: Acclaimed spiritualist Vaudeline D’Allaire, is about to perform a séance in an abandoned château on the outskirts of Paris.  Vaudeline D’Allaire is an accomplished spiritualist renowned throughout the world for conjuring spirits.   Lenna Wickes wants answers to her sister’s […]



Book Review: The Minuscule Ma..

Posted January 26, 2023 by WendyW in Book Review, bookblogger / 56 Comments
Book Review:  The Minuscule Mansion of Myra Malone by Audrey Burges

The Minuscule Mansion of Myra Malone by Audrey Burges is a sweet, slow-burn romance with just a bit of magical realism.   Story Recap: Myra Malone lives in a cabin with her mother in the Arizona Mountains and she blogs about her extraordinary minuscule mansion, or dollhouse.  But, don’t let Myra hear you call it a […]



Book Review: The Spice Master..

Posted December 8, 2022 by WendyW in Book Review, bookblogger / 43 Comments
Book Review:  The Spice Master at Bistro Exotique by Samantha Vérant

The Spice Master at Bistro Exotique by Samantha Vérant is an enemies-to-lovers romance that transported me to Paris where I found beautiful ingredients and lovely food.  This book gave me serious food cravings as well as strengthened my desire to go to live in Paris.   Story Recap:  Kate Jenkins has always dreamed of opening a […]



Book Review: When Franny Stan..

Posted November 4, 2022 by WendyW in Book Review, bookblogger / 41 Comments
Book Review:  When Franny Stands Up by Eden Robins

When Franny Stands Up by Eden Robins is a debut historical novel that made me laugh, but, it’s so much more than just a comedy.  It’s emotional, inspirational, and very unique.  It has humor, and a bit of magical realism along with emotion, trauma, and found family.   Story Recap:  Franny Steinberg lives with her parents […]



Book Review: Sophie Go’..

Posted August 17, 2022 by WendyW in Book Review, bookblogger / 30 Comments
Book Review:  Sophie Go’s Lonely Hearts Club by Roselle Lim

Sophie Go’s Lonely Hearts Club by Roselle Lim is a heartwarming story of love, loneliness, and the power of love to heal.   Sophie Go is back in Toronto after attending a matchmaking school in Shanghai.  She’s ready to take on the Toronto matchmaking scene with her new skills.  However, her own mother outs her at […]