Author: Bentley TurnerGet it here! When prominent businessman and pillar of Derrick, Oklahoma, James Williams, is shot and killed, his son, Frank, searches for answers and uncovers evidence that leads to an unfathomable suspect; his father's best friend. Shocked by his findings, Frank wonders if he's caught in a set-up and the evidence has been... Continue Reading →
By: Manuela Soares Hello once more, and welcome back to Functionally Fictional and a Tuesday Top 5. So, I'm packing to move, and one thing that this has had me doing is going through all my books and deciding which ones to keep and which to donate or junk. Now, even after donating nearly 100... Continue Reading →
By: Destiny Constantin *I received a free copy of the book from Reedsy Discovery in exchange for my honest review. It is a captivating murder mystery novel full of history, plot twists, and charming characters with wandering minds that lead them on a hunt to find Robin Hood. Story Synopsis: What is a Georgia mountain... Continue Reading →
By: Manuela Soares Hello, and happy Tuesday, all! Welcome back to another seasonal TBR list. Spring is officially upon us, and that means a slew of books are being released and making it the perfect time to clean up and dust off some of those books on our never-ending TBR lists. So here are a... Continue Reading →
By: Manuela Soares TW/CW: Potential readers, please be aware that this book makes several mentions of sexual assault and physical abuse against an underage girl, a few scenes of sexual nature (adults), and features varying degrees of violence throughout. So, this book was not what I expected based on the summary. Yes, it has an... Continue Reading →
By: Stephanie Wyatt House of Earth and Blood tells the story of Bryce Quinlan, a young half-human half-fae. She's relatable because she lives with her best friend Danika in a slightly rundown apartment in Crescent City. She works for a magic artifact dealer, Jesiba Roga, who doesn't pay her nearly enough for the danger she... Continue Reading →
By: Manuela Soares Happy Tuesday, readers, and welcome back to Top Ten Tuesday here at Functionally Fictional! I've been spending more time on bookstagram and booktok lately and have seen so many great reels and videos. I don't know about you, but sometimes I'll pick up a book before even reading the summary simply because... Continue Reading →
By: Christopher Bartlett Welcome once more to our humble parlor. We took the time closed due to Covid to make some renovations, including a new fireplace to be more welcoming and efficient. It also brings us gently into our discussion of the month. That being food-themed mysteries versus classical mysteries. Each has their own audience... Continue Reading →
By: Mariah Brown WWW Wednesday is a weekly reading update hosted by Taking on a World of Words. The Three Ws are: What are you currently reading?What did you recently finish reading?What do you think you’ll read next? What are you currently reading? Rebellious: Crest Hill High by R. Spain A Love So Deep by Lili Valente... Continue Reading →
By: Leah Originally posted on Leah's Books. The Forest of Stolen Girls Author: June HurGenre: YA Historical FictionPublication Date: April 20, 2021Publisher: Feiwel & Friends CONTENT WARNING: suicide, death, blood, death of a parent, murder ★★★★ Plot summary The forest watches me, hostile and still, with remembering eyes. 1426, Joseon. Hwani’s family has never been... Continue Reading →
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