The name’s thriller, espionage thriller. If you liked the Alice Network or the spy thriller genre in general, here is a list of 20 mystery-packed, double-crossing deceptive magic that is the espionage genre. The spy thriller genre has been beloved by many because of its combination of crime fiction, mystery, historical fiction, and of course, … Read more
The follow-up of ‘The Song of Achilles’, Circe is the critically acclaimed novel written by Madeline Miller which takes a look at the story of Circe from a feminist lens. As of right now, the esteemed author has only written two full-length novels, so if you’re interested in finding more stories similar to Circe—ones that … Read more
The Winter Sea is the first novel in the Slains trilogy from Susanna Kearsley. It was first published in 2010, followed by two sequels: The Firebird and The Vanished Days. Carrie McClelland has been struggling with coming up with her bestselling novel. She intends to set it in France, but after visiting Slains castle, she … Read more
There’s something about setting a novel during a period of war that makes the story feel so dreadful and hopeless, yet still incredibly engaging to read so that we can see if the characters introduced can make it through the conflict alive. In Anthony Doerr’s multi-award winning book All the Light We Cannot See, these … Read more
When up-and-coming author F. Scott Fitzgerald released The Great Gatsby at a time when America was experiencing the roaring 1920s, little did he know that it would go on to become one of the most beloved and well-received classics of all time. And this is not only down to Fitzgerald’s fluid and easy-to-understand writing style … Read more
The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah is a work of historical fiction set in France during the Second World War. It follows the lives of two sisters, Vianne and Isabelle, as they use their own strengths and resources to survive in the face of Nazi occupation. What makes this novel so interesting to read is that … Read more
The Sworn Virgin is a 2017 historical romance novel that takes inspiration from a tradition in Albania, Europe. There, female heirs can become ‘men’ by swearing a vow of chastity for the remainder of their lives. Their expected role in society suddenly changes – and this can cause some struggles of identity in the sworn … Read more
A happy young family is torn apart when their mother is rushed to hospital during a stormy night. Soon after, strangers arrive to take the children to an orphanage. The kids are told that they will be reunited with their parents soon, but it doesn’t take long for Rill Foss, the oldest of the 5, … Read more
If you loved Philippa Gregory’s famed novel, The White Queen, it’s safe to say you are a fan of historical fiction! Not only that, but it is also highly likely that you enjoy reading historical novels focused on women. And honestly? I’m on the same page. The White Queen by Philippa Gregory is the second … Read more