Showing results for "The Call" in Historical Fiction

In the spirit of the author’s massively popular Twitter thread, Tucker Shaw’s When You Call My Name is a heartrending novel about two gay teens coming of age in New York City in 1990 at the height of the HIV/AIDS epidemic, perfect for fans of Adam Silvera and Mary H. K. Choi. Film fanatic...

Call Me Athena: Girl from Detroit is a beautifully written novel in verse loosely based on author Colby Cedar Smith’s maternal grandmother. The story follows Mary as she and her family emigrate from Greece to Detroit in the 1930s, creating a historically accurate portrayal of life as an immigrant during the Great Depression, hunger strikes, and violent riots. Mary lives in a tiny apartment with her immigrant parents, her brothers, and her twin sister, and she questions why her parents ever came to America.

Pirates of Sirens Call is a thrilling, swashbuckling adventure that captures the essence of classic pirate tales while adding a fresh twist with its fantasy elements. The novel is well-paced, with a perfect balance of action, mystery, and character development. The author skillfully weaves together historical fiction and fantasy, creating a world that feels both authentic and magical.