Genre: World History

Beyond the Crescent Sky by A.L. Sowards

A Captivating Look at Love During Medieval War A.L. Sowards has once again written a rich and provocative historical novel set in the Balkans during the 14th century. Helena is a healer. Ivan is a prisoner of war. They have to navigate through different languages, cultures, and customs. Their relationship is slow to grow and encounters many stumbling blocks, including war and political maneuvering. Just when you think they might finally make it together, the plot takes multiple twists. This is truly a relatable story, […]

January 7, 2025 | 0 Comments

After the Crescent Strike by A.L. Sowards

Spectacular Start to New Series A. L. Sowards is a great author and she’s really done a spectacular job this time. This prequel to a series does exactly what a prequel is supposed to do—make you anticipate the release of book 1! I cannot wait!! This is a historical medieval novella, set during the war between the Turks and the Serbs. I love the writing style. From page one, I was captivated by the characters and plot. There are moments that are sweet and others […]

December 28, 2024 | 0 Comments

The Rules in Rome by A.L. Sowards

A Thrilling World War 2 Historical, with a Dash of Romance I admit, historicals aren’t my favorite reads. But when they’re really, really good, I like them. This one is really good. This is a gripping and deadly story of valiant men and women, battling against the enemy in Nazi-occupied Italy. From sending coded messages back to the allies, to impersonating a German officer, the courage of these characters is amazing and inspiring. What did I think? First, the setting and the history was amazing. […]

February 25, 2016 | 0 Comments