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Category: Historical Fiction

Fantasy Historical Fiction

Nightbirds by Kate J. Armstrong

Merry Mao July 24, 2023 friendsfriendshipshistoricalmagicmagical powers

Armstrong’s writing style is a true highlight of Nightbirds. The author’s prose is rich and evocative, effortlessly painting vivid pictures of the coastal town and…

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Adult Books for Teens Historical Fiction

Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid

Merry Mao June 14, 2023 dramaemotionalfamilygrowing uprelationships

Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid is a compelling novel about family drama, love, loss, and forgiveness. This novel is about the Riva family, who…

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Historical Fiction Realistic Fiction Romance

A Very Large Expanse of Sea by Tahereh Mafi

Merry Mao September 5, 2022 emotionalfamilyhistoricalintenseloverelationshipsRomanceserious

TW: Islamophobia, xenophobia Beginning this book made me uneasy since it spends a lot of time setting up the plot and telling rather than showing.…

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Bridge of Clay by Markus Zusak

Merry Mao September 3, 2022 australiafamilyrelationshsips

I should start by saying that reading this book is challenging. It is a family history told in the form of a patchwork quilt, bouncing…

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Adult Books for Teens Diverse Voices Historical Fiction Realistic Fiction

All the Lives We Never Lived by Anuradha Roy

Merry Mao August 26, 2022 1930sdramahistoricalindia

I adored this book so much. It was a really interesting, stirring, and captivating read. It centers on a man’s connection with his mother, who…

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Adult Books for Teens Best Seller Books You May Have Missed Historical Fiction

Circe by Madeline Miller

Merry Mao July 27, 2022 familygreek mythologyhistorymythology

“You threw me to the crows, but it turns out I prefer them to you.”             Madeline Miller adapts the story of Circe, the daughter…

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Diverse Voices Fantasy Historical Fiction Romance

These Violent Delights by Chloe Gong

Merry Mao July 13, 2022 1920'schinafairytalefantasyhistoricalmonstersmysteryretellingRomanceromeo and juliet

As a unique adaptation of Romeo and Juliet, Chloe Gong creates a captivating world taking place in 1926 Shanghai, China. Juliett Cai is the heiress…

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Diverse Voices Historical Fiction Non-Fiction

Maus by Art Spiegleman

Merry Mao July 3, 2022 comicemotionalgraphic novelhistoryHolocaustillustratedintensejewishnonfictiontrauma

Reading both volumes of Maus by Art Spiegleman, it is easy to see why it was banned by the Tennessee school board, or generally less…

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Historical Fiction Mysteries and Thrillers Romance

Anatomy: A Love Story by Dana Schwartz

Merry Mao June 18, 2022 fantasyfemale leadgothichistorical fictionhorrorloveRomance

Anatomy: A Love Story takes place in 1817 in Edinburgh, following the story of Hazel Sinnett. Hazel’s deepest dream is to be a surgeon in…

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The Fountains of Silence by Ruta Sepetys

Merry Mao May 29, 2022 adult booksfascismhistorical fictionhistoryrelationshipsspain

This historical fiction book takes place in a hotel in Madrid in 1957. Eighteen-year-old Daniel Matheson is staying at the hotel where Ana is working.…

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