Blue Skinned Gods

Blue Skinned Gods by SJ Sindu.

Horribly abusive father, weak-willed son, and gullibility of the faithful.

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In True Face (Memoir – Highly Recommended)

In True Face by Jonna Mendez.

Remarkable woman’s inside look at CIA spycraft fascinates. Appalling misogyny.

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It’s One of Us (Highly Recommended)

It’s One of Us by J. T. Ellison.

Twisty thriller with more than one tragic and weird subplots.

Note: Trigger warning for miscarriage and IVF.

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James ( Highly Recommended)

James by Percival Everett.

Inarguably brilliant. Action-packed adventure turns tables on most slavery-centered literature.

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To Die Beautiful (Recommended, Historical Fiction)

To Die Beautiful by Buzzy Jackson.

Painful. Inspiring. Woman of extraordinary courage against unimaginable Nazi horrors.

Note: Some scenes of horrible inhumanity.

Note: Hannie Schaft is well-known in the Netherlands and deserves to be known more widely. This book will accomplish that.

Winter World (Recommended, 1st in The Long Winter trilogy)

Winter World by A.G. Riddle.

Exciting, fun space adventure. Effective blend of classic sci-fi themes.

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Olympus, Texas

Olympus, Texas by Stacey Swann.

Angry family spreads poison wide. Critical darling. You’ve been warned.

Note: Have I mentioned that critics are sometimes so bowled over by good writing that they forget about the reader’s experience. Of course, I’ve mentioned it. I have a problem with books that are billed as fun and humorous and portray some of the worst things humans can do.

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The 7 Year Slip

The 7 Year Slip by Ashley Poston.

Florid, formulaic romance, finding depth in grief and personal evolution.

Note: Apartment B-4. Get it?

Democracy Awakening (Highly Recommended)

Democracy Awakening by Heather Cox Richardson.

Neatly encapsulates 200 years of American racism and zombie confederacy.

Note: Gird your loins. It’s not a pretty picture.

Note: Manafort and Stone have been screwing with us for decades.

Note: Props to author for stating the one existing exemption every time she mentions the end of slavery. Except as punishment for committing a crime. Colorado only eliminated this practice a couple of years ago. No wonder so many black Americans are incarcerated.

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Tear Me Apart (Highly Recommended)

Tear Me Apart by J.T. Ellison

You couldn’t tear me away. Wild ride with a message.

Note: It mostly takes place in Vail, CO, and I can vouch for the accuracy of its portayal. We Vail alumni and residents still have belly laughs over the Hallmark movie version of Vail. My only qualifier is that the snake comment was dubious.

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