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Flora is a new mom enamored of her baby girl, Iris, even if she arrived a few weeks early. With her husband still deployed, Flora navigates the newborn stage alone. But as the sleepless nights pass in the loneliness of their half-empty home, the edges of her reality begin to blur.

Just as Flora becomes convinced she is losing her mind, a surprising guest shows up: Flora’s own mother, to whom she hasn’t spoken in years. Can they mend their fraught relationship? Or is there more Flora’s mother isn’t telling her about the events that led to their estrangement?

As stranger and scarier events unfold, Flora begins to suspect the house is not as empty as she once thought. She must determine: is her hold on reality slipping dangerously away? Or is she, in fact, the only thing standing between a terrifying visitor and her baby?

Author Shoutout #4

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Here we go! Another year, another round of author shoutouts! I tried to keep this list to authors I have read more than two books of because then I know that I definitely like their work.

  • Author: Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé
  • Number of published works: 5
  • How many have I read: 2
  • Most known for book/series (for me): Ace of Spades


I read two books by this author and her plots pack a punch! With great characters, amazing plot structure and writing I look forward to all her mystery and thrillers.

My next book to read by this author is: Four Kids and a Funeral

  • Author: Hafsah Faizal
  • Number of published works: 3
  • How many have I read: 2
  • Most known for book/series (for me): Sands of Arawiya duology


I read We Hunt the Flame and literally read it in like 2 days. Earlier this year I read A Tempest of Tea not knowing that vampire heist books were missing in my life until I read it! Such great characters, inventive world building and engaging romances.

My next book to read by this author is: A Steeping of Blood

  • Author: Hannah Kaner
  • Number of published works: 2
  • How many have I read: 2
  • Most known for book/series (for me): Godkiller

The first case of a successful epic fantasy under 500 pages. I don’t know how she did it. Her world, her characters, her plotting is insane. Also this series allowed me to work on a podcast for the first time ever!

My next book to read by this author is: Faithbreaker – Next year though 😦