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"A methodical and compassionate companion, Transcending Anxiety brings the stark reality of inner turmoil to light and offers practical strategies to overcome this lifelong struggle. El-Ramly succeeds in keeping readers actively engaged, blending familiar phrases with original language and terms, which builds on old ideas while creating new methods for personal development. This book is a profoundly insightful resource, providing concise language to help clarify one’s emotional space fully and clearly, and comprehensively addressing a silent but growing crisis in modern life."

Review: Transcending Anxiety by Manal El-Ramly ★★★★½

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An imaginative and energetic debut fantasy. The story draws on a wide range of influences within the genre and peripheral pop culture; whether it is bitter rivalries between different disciplines of a magical school or proving oneself through a series of increasingly daunting trials, this packed plot has strong foundations in genre traditions. The world is fascinating, and ticks the boxes for fans of classic fantasy, resulting in an entertaining and intriguing start to a new series.

Review: Windslash: The Last Elemental by Chris Bennett ★★★★

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From conspiracy theories and hair-raising close calls to poorly timed blowouts and perfectly timed comedy, this novel unravels with an avalanche of wrong place, wrong time hijinks. The author’s wry wit is on relentless display, from caustic one-liners and brutal burns to subtle contextual humor. The writing is also neatly accented with suspenseful jump scares and red herring moments. This combination of gore and drama is an entertaining take on monster-on-the-loose thrillers, reminding readers to choose their friends and significant others wisely, particularly if semi-extinct carnivores will be hunting you down for dinner.

Review: Oh F*ck! Dinosaurs! by Dave Bruno ★★★★

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A stark and gritty portrait of guilty consciences teetering on the edge, this thriller pulses with emotional tension and intense moral quandaries without clear solutions, for an immersively dramatic read. This intimate and intense novel is uniquely enveloping, as it pushes readers to investigate and unpack their own baggage, which is rare to find in a thriller, and especially rare to find handled with such delicacy.

Review: Heaven’s Debris by Suzan Denoncourt ★★★★

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Boldly reimagining education in a comprehensive, compassionate, and inclusive way, this meticulously organized book offers an ambitious and potentially controversial vision for the future. The author has seemingly considered every modern variable, opportunity, and obstacle that is actively affecting today’s education systems. This is a passionate proposition and a compelling argument from Dr. Weinberg for a drastic overhaul of our educational landscape, making it a must-read for every open-minded educator, concerned parent, and defender of equality.

Review: Cheap Talk, Big Gains in Education by Dr. Matthew Weinberg ★★★★★

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Astoundingly clever and deftly penned. Armed with the narrative touch of a major writer in the making, this eccentric novel absolutely shines with confidence and originality. Rarely does a contemporary author wield words with such dexterity; the author’s wry wit is embedded in every line, and readers will be hard-pressed to deny a smirking grin at the droll asides and tongue-in-cheek tidbits of narration. A stellar novel that stands up to any genre, the only complaint from readers will be having to wait for the second piece of this darkly brilliant duology.

Review: A Madness Unmade by E.K. Larson-Burnett ★★★★★

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A hilariously original genre mashup. Leder is an expert at the searing one-liner, revealing human absurdity in a seemingly ordinary scene, while also making readers interrogate their own feelings about loyalty, family, and humanity’s fickle nature. That’s an incredibly tough balance, and Leder handles it masterfully. This wildly entertaining satire of everything from gumshoe novels, domestic dramas, first contact sci-fi, and even America writ large is an impressive work of contemporary sci-fi that manages to be thought-provoking, emotionally rich, and hilarious, all within pages of each other.

Review: Extraterrestrial Noir by Rich Leder ★★★★½

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The writing sparkles on the page, vividly bringing the realms of this novel into sharp focus, and the action sequences are riveting and visceral, hitting the sweet spot between manic bloodlust and organized movements that are easy to follow among the chaos. A gripping story of forbidden romance with Earth-shattering stakes, this is an exceptionally strong introduction to a fantasy series, which will appeal to new and veteran fans of the genre.

Review: Archer’s Moon by J.W. Webb ★★★★½

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The seamless weaving together of anecdotal reflection with philosophical musing and spiritual explanation is the source of this book’s power, offering an uncut glimpse into the lifelong journey of wellness. What most sets this self-help memoir apart from a crowded genre is Kennedy’s penchant for visceral language and immersive description. His mastery of language is entrancing; one can almost feel the excitement and authenticity pressing out of the page. Eye-opening, refreshing, and inspiring on multiple levels, this is far from your average memoir, taking the reader on a journey that approaches a full understanding of life’s challenges and purpose.

Review: The Remembering by Peter Kennedy ★★★★★

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A richly imagined story of loyalty, memory, and the dreams that define us. The prose throughout this fantasy mashup is tauntingly good, pulling readers into an expertly crafted world, all swirled together in a classic steampunk stew. The world-building is remarkably thorough, and it feels entirely unique; it is rare to find a book that feels entrancing on so many levels within the first few chapters. The immense creativity and authorial passion on display make this novel inspiring, thought-provoking, and invigorating about the continuing potential of fantasy fiction.

Review: Vallen by Kenton J. Moore ★★★★

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A stellar slice of sci-fi adventure. The creativity of the prose is relentless, with a huge range of clever technological adaptations, and theoretical aspects of warfare and space travel that are beyond original. The story’s frequent dives into astrophysics are also a mind-bending treat for readers who enjoy some hard science in their sci-fi. Bold in its predictions for humanity and impressive in its diverse world-building, this is sci-fi at its best, expanding the potential of scientific exploration, as well as our understanding of the present day.

Review: Blue Thunder Across the Shattered Stars by Gregg R. Overman ★★★★½

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An ominous and timely collision of medicine and murder, Toxic Minds exposes a shadowy side of alternative healing and the deadly power of disinformation. The medical emergencies are riveting moments filled with powerful cinematic energy. When Mark is undercover, it is intensely gripping and relatable, as the reader feels an alternating sense of fascination and fear. This second installment of the Dr. Mark Lin Medical Thrillers series is a dark and daring novel that fully establishes Dr. Lin as a strikingly original protagonist.

Review: Toxic Minds by Anthony Lee ★★★★

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Timely in its message and poignantly packed with revelations, The Errors of Mankind is an essential historical critique framed as a fictional reunion. Watching opinions clash and change through rhetorical parries and challenging debates makes for an immediately immersive reading experience; from the very first conversation, the flow of dialogue is enthralling. Reminding readers how often history is smudged, edited, or rewritten entirely by the victors, this incisive work of historical fiction elevates those inconvenient truths the world prefers to forget, while celebrating the insurmountable value of critical thinking.

Review: The Errors of Mankind by Curt A. Canfield ★★★★★

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A revelatory work of fiction, Magda Revealed creatively undoes centuries of “fact” and decorates dozens of sacrosanct parables from the bible with humor, honesty, and humanity. These artful takedowns of biblical legend will be enthralling for anyone with an open mind about the malleability of the historical record. For those readers who don’t identify with a religion, or have left their faith behind, this novel is also a subtle philosophical treatise, which is fittingly laced with profound yet off-the-cuff wisdom from an incomparable narrator. Wickedly clever, yet respectful in its bold retelling, this is an inventive, immersive, and enthralling tale, reminding readers that written history rarely captures the whole story.

Review: Magda Revealed by Ursula Werner ★★★★★

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A haunting visual journey through buried stories around the world, Hodie Mihi, Cras Tibi is a transportive glimpse into rituals of death around the world. Urging readers to live with intention, this unique read is a thoughtful musing on the purpose and potential of our brief human existence. The author’s personal reflections, chosen poetry, and artistic choices combine for a profoundly thought-provoking message about the unifying potential of both life and death.

Review: Hodie Mihi, Cras Tibi by Nasser Khadjenoori ★★★★

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An accessible and essential read, this book offers insightful advice on how to take control of your emotional future. The structure and style of this guide is uniquely relatable, entertaining, and engaging, and the concepts rarely seem radical or difficult to implement, which allows this book to be more comprehensive and effective than other works of self-help. This is a powerful resource for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the world and their place within it.

Review: Emotional Intelligence by Anna K. Sergio ★★★★½

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An epic adventure beyond the known cosmos. The story sets itself apart for its creative mixture of fantasy and science fiction, with a sprawling diaspora of colonized planets and sentient beings that seamlessly cross genres. There is an immediate accessibility to this cosmic quest, and fans of the genre will appreciate the breezy readability and recognizable elements of beloved deep-space adventures.

Review: The Eye of Farem by Ron Blacksmith ★★★★