★★★★☆ Written in the second person, Fire at Her Fingertips is about a young woman who lives with daily rejection by her family. She has nothing, not even a birthday, to call her own. Nothing, except the flames at her fingertips, that is.
Category: Novellas
The Black Velvet Dress by J.E. Clarkson
★★★★★ Women know there’s something magical about finding the right little black dress. But, what happens when the little black dress finds you? J.E. Clarkson’s eerie, 26-page short story revolves around this concept.
Dust & Lightning by Rebecca Crunden
★★★★☆ I have read two other books by Rebecca Crunden so I knew to expect a unique and thought-provoking read when I purchased Dust and Lightning. This sci-fi novella completely lived up to my high expectations.
The Man and the Crow by Rebecca Crunden
★★★★★ In this short story, what starts off as a seemingly ordinary evening for Jessica, a part-time sales clerk at a hardware store, takes a shocking turn. Jessica arrives home to the flat she shares with Clara, the odd roommate she barely tolerates, and makes her way through Clara’s various house pets. Jessica stumbles into a horrific scene.
The Backup Superhero by Kayla Hicks
4 stars I absolutely loved the concept of this novella. In a genre where everything has been done before, the idea of having tiers of superheroes seemed original and intriguing. The cover of The Backup Superhero by Kayla Hicks Tanser Girl, a D leaguer, is our heroine. After a bad day, she heads to the … Continue reading The Backup Superhero by Kayla Hicks
The Moon of Lycca by Anne Winchell
5 stars “As soon as she stopped, a growl behind her reminded her that she was not alone.”Anne Winchell, The Moon of Lycca The Moon of Lycca by Anne Winchell Winchell’s novella, The Moon of Lycca, is a fast-moving space saga. Mei is attempting to rescue two colonists when her glider crashes in a remote … Continue reading The Moon of Lycca by Anne Winchell
The Cracked Reflection by Terry Geo
★★★★★ The Cracked Reflection by Terry Geo I almost always choose a full-length book over a novella, but lately, I have been enjoying novellas and short stories. Sometimes, a shorter read fits perfectly in the time I have available to read. Novellas are especially satisfying when the writer packs a lot of action and character … Continue reading The Cracked Reflection by Terry Geo