The Safekeep
by Yael Van Der Wouden The Safekeep is a novel that explores themes of pain, loss, isolation, identity, and love. Set in the aftermath of World War II, the protagonist, Isabel, leads a life marked by routine and emotional detachment. Although she maintains a relationship with her two brothers—Hendrick, to whom she is close, and…
I Medusa
by Ayana Gray “ He is wealthy and popular…he will not be punished. Meanwhile, the girls here are prey.” (I Medusa). I Medusa turned out to be an unexpected surprise. The novel unfolds over a year. Medusa, or Meddy, is 17 and preparing with her sisters for a spring feast. Unlike her sisters—Euryale and Stheno,…
Hamnet
by Maggie O’Farrell I love Shakespeare and loved teaching his works. When I taught Hamlet, I also explored Shakespeare’s life and the play’s historical background with my students. Because of this, my review is personal and shaped by my love for Shakespeare and his famous play. The novel begins as we meet Hamnet, the son…
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Ink And Spine 