Books by Katydid

  Of Sword and Shadow Written by: A.L. Sowards Of Sword and Shadow is such an intense book from start to finish. A slave girl as long as she can remember., she follows the orders of her master in political manipulations. The entire time I was reading, I couldn't stop in the middle of a scene and the scenes blended from one to another. The story gave an interesting perspective on the city of Thebes and the occupations that took place. The characters added depth and a richness to the story that made me want to go research the effects of the siege on the Greeks.  A.L. Sowards did a great job of telling this piece of the past while making it a real story. The intricacies of the people behind the scenes, creating political upheaval to disrupt the strength of the politicians in Thebes, was so skillfully done. The story was not just about a slave girl and her path to a better life, a path to freedom- it was also a story of Thebes. 

The Enemy Between Us A Historical Romance Written by: Melinda Sue Sanchez The Enemy Between Us strikes the fine balance between a romance novel and staying true to the difficulties associated with life in Italy during World War 2. Peter, a nazi deserter, and Franco, a devout Italian, have huge barriers between having a future together and Melinda Sanchez illustrates the heartbreak and hopelessness associated with living on difference sides of the war. The emotions are intense and feel real. Each has their own flaws based on their desires for a good future and self-sacrifice. While this story dives deep into Italy's World Ward 2 post-Mussolini, the culture is represented with the Italian language, authentic meals, and descriptions of different parts of the Italian landscape. Melinda Sue Sanchez created a deep story here.