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Storm Clouds Rolling in

Ginny Dye

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Rating: ★★☆☆☆ Summary: “Storm Clouds Rolling In” by Ginny Dye offers a melodramatic depiction of Civil War-era conflict with a cover that's both over-the-top and reminiscent of a historical soap opera. Perfect for readers who enjoy highly dramatic historical fiction – but maybe tone it down a notch.

the Greatest Beer Run Ever

John "Chick" Donohue

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**Rating: ★★★★☆ Summary: "The Greatest Beer Run Ever" promises a wild and gripping true story of friendship and adventure set against the backdrop of war. Perfect for readers who love real-life tales of daring and camaraderie.

The Marriage Portrait

Maggie O'Farrell

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**Rating: ★★★★☆ Summary: "The Marriage Portrait" by Maggie O'Farrell offers a dramatic and eye-catching cover that hints at a deep, historical narrative. Ideal for readers who enjoy richly woven stories with a touch of artistic flair.

A Hundred Sweet Promises

Sepehr Haddad

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Rating: ★★★☆☆ Summary: "A Hundred Sweet Promises" by Sepehr Haddad features a nostalgic, scrapbook-style cover that promises a historical romance filled with drama and sentimentality. Perfect for those who love a good trip down memory lane.

We Were the Lucky Ones

Georgia Hunter

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JABBIC Rating: ★★☆☆☆ – "We Were the Lucky Ones" seems to take the mystery of its narrative a bit too literally with all this fog. If you're into bench-watching—no, not binge-watching—this might just be your next read... or show to stream.

King of Sloth

Ana Huang

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JABBIC Rating: ★★★★★ “King of Sloth” promises a dramatic and opulent tale, suitable for fans of romantic and historical fiction who are drawn to stories of moral complexity and personal transformation.