Review: All That Is Wicked: A Gilded-Age Story of Murder and the Race to Decode the Criminal Mind by Kate Winkler Dawson

November 9, 2025

As someone who has a psychology degree with a minor in criminal justice, I found this investigation into Edward Rulloff fascinating, especially since I had never heard of him. Edward Rulloff was a psychopath who was tried multiple times for the murder of his wife and child, and speculated about other family members, and eventually … More Review: All That Is Wicked: A Gilded-Age Story of Murder and the Race to Decode the Criminal Mind by Kate Winkler Dawson

Review: A Haunted History of Invisible Women: True Stories of America’s Ghosts by Leanna Renee Hieber and Andrea Janes

November 8, 2025

This was an interesting look at ghost stories featuring women. This collection is broken down into sections (Maidens, Witches, Mothers, Jezebels, Madwomen, etc.) and takes you through the history of the person and where they haunt.  Quite a few of the women ghosts in this were ones I had heard of before, like the Winchester … More Review: A Haunted History of Invisible Women: True Stories of America’s Ghosts by Leanna Renee Hieber and Andrea Janes

Review: Fuzz: When Nature Breaks the Law by Mary Roach

November 7, 2025

TW: animal deaths I didn’t know what to expect when I jumped into this book but this was an informative and fascinating look at how humans and nature interact. This covers things from street monkeys in India, to bears breaking into houses, the controlling of invasive animals, and how to deal with dangerous trees. I … More Review: Fuzz: When Nature Breaks the Law by Mary Roach

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RHAR Recommends: Urban Fantasy Series Part 2

November 1, 2025

My last recommendation post for urban fantasy was in 2021, so I thought it was time for a follow up with more recommendations. I should start with stating my definition of urban fantasy because I know people view it differently. Urban fantasy is a mesh of different genres, mainly paranormal and fantasy, in a modern setting. … More RHAR Recommends: Urban Fantasy Series Part 2

ARC Review: The Mafia Nanny Volume Two by Sh00 and Violet Matter

October 28, 2025

This was another really enjoyable volume. At the end of the previous volume, Davina was tasked with investigating who left the threat against Mickey on the property. In no time she finds the culprit and realizes that they were trying to set up another mafia group. This leads to more kidnappings and secrets revealed.  This … More ARC Review: The Mafia Nanny Volume Two by Sh00 and Violet Matter