Historical Fiction

Books set in a specific historical period, blending fictional characters with historical events.

Fire & Blood: 300 Years Before A Game of Thrones (The Targaryen Dynasty: The House of the Dragon) Cover
Rating: 4/5

Fire & Blood Review

Picture Targaryens at a twisted family reunion with dragons and betrayal. Martin's storytelling is so engaging you'll forget your laundry is still unwashed!

Purple Hearts: A Novel Cover
Rating: 3.8/5

Purple Hearts Review

Purple Hearts surprised me. Cassie and Luke’s relationship is messy, not sugar-coated. The military stuff feels real, and the music adds heart. It’s a romance, but with enough grit that you won’t gag on the sweetness.

To Kill a Mockingbird cover
Rating: 4.5/5

To Kill a Mockingbird Review

Scout Finch charms with her innocence while navigating Maycomb's racial tension. Atticus shines as a moral compass, and the Southern Gothic vibe adds mystery. A must-read for powerful themes and memorable characters.

The Great Gatsby cover
Rating: 4.5/5

The Great Gatsby Review

Gatsby throws wild parties, but deep down he just wants Daisy to notice him. Money glitters everywhere, yet everyone seems a little bit sad—and probably hungover. Fitzgerald nails the 1920s vibe, but some characters are about as warm as a wet sock.

11/22/63: A Novel Cover
Rating: 4/5

11/22/63 Review

King drags you to the '60s, where time travel is risky, love is messy, and history refuses to play nice. I laughed, stressed, and almost missed my train finishing this book. Wild ride, but worth the ticket!

The Hate U Give: A Printz Honor Winner Cover
Rating: 4.3/5

The Hate U Give Review

Starr’s life swings between two worlds faster than me running for the last slice of pizza. The book hits hard but stays real, never preachy. Only downside? Some parts felt a bit long, but it’s worth the trip.

Catch-22 cover
Rating: 4.3/5

Catch-22 Review

Joseph Heller’s Catch-22 is like watching a circus on a battlefield—funny, wild, and somehow a bit sad. You’ll laugh, groan, and maybe question your own sanity. Get ready for a mind-bending ride!