Mariko Hewer

Mariko Hewer is a freelance editor and writer. She is passionate about good books, good food, and good company. Find her occasional insights of varying quality on Twitter at @hapahaiku.
25 entries by Mariko Hewer
Book of Night
By Holly Black

Stumbles aside, this fast-paced occult thriller is a worthy read.
Life Without Children: Stories
By Roddy Doyle

This collection of pandemic tales casts the lockdown in a new light.
No Gods, No Monsters: A Novel
By Cadwell Turnbull

This first book of a new trilogy is mystical, mythical — and a bit mystifying.
Nine Shiny Objects
By Brian Castleberry
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This ambitious, multi-decade saga ultimately fails to connect all the dots.
Before Trans
By Rachel Mesch
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A fascinating analysis of identity, women’s rights, and literature as a transformative tool.
Fracture
By Andrés Neuman; translated by Nick Caistor and Lorenza Garcia

A moving examination of love and human relationships in the face of calamity.
Competitive Grieving: A Novel
By Nora Zelevansky

Though it aims for pithy commentary on anguish, love, and growth, this story ultimately lacks a cohesive message.
Your Ad Could Go Here
By Oksana Zabuzhko

With some excavating, these tales yield up various nuggets of wisdom.
The Hare: A Novel
By Melanie Finn

A guileless young woman becomes ensnared by a malevolent conman.
Flyaway
By Kathleen Jennings
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Steeped in magical realism, this debut novel examines human nature and choice.
Nine Shiny Objects: A Novel
By Brian Castleberry
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This ambitious, multi-decade saga ultimately fails to connect all the dots.
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A fascinating analysis of identity, women’s rights, and literature as a transformative tool.
The Hummingbird: A Novel
By Stephen P. Kiernan

Parallel narratives intertwine in this satisfying tale of love, loss, and redemption.