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UnderratedReads is devoted to discovering underrated books and under-represented authors. We highlight hidden gems from around the world–honest reviews only, never pay-to-play.
Author Archives: J D Jung
The Glorious Heresies – Lisa McInerney
(Reviewed by JD Jung) “I don’t spend every second social occasion fantasising about enormous inanimate objects that one time used to mean something to me. But I’ve been fucked these past three weeks. I’ve been sick, and tired, and dizzy, … Continue reading
Posted in Dark/Sordid/Bizarre, Irish Literature
Tagged book reviews, drugs, gritty
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The Hearts We Mend -Kathryn Springer
(Reviewed by Ishita RC) Widowed at the age of 25, Evie Bennett has spent the last 13 years raising her son Cody, encouraging women to boldly pursue God’s plan for their future. She wasn’t happy, as per the dictionary definition, … Continue reading
What now?
(by JD Jung) I apologize for the lack of activity on UnderratedReads, but I have been preoccupied with the depressing results of the recent U.S. Presidential election. Actually, I have been in a daze, feeling powerless to fight what I … Continue reading
Ashvamedha: The Game of Power – Aparna Singh
(Reviewed by Ishita RC) Ashwin Jamal is a charismatic youth icon with a fan following that is larger than all the politicians combined and he just became the youngest Prime Minister of India. Little does he know that for the … Continue reading
Posted in Crime, Mystery and Thrillers, Indian Literature, Political fiction, Reviewers' Top Picks
Tagged book reviews, crime fiction, mystery, political fiction
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Pearl, MD – Marie Bartlett
(Reviewed by Jeyran Main) This book revolves around the time when a woman is not welcome to have a profession other than being a housemaid and giving birth. Men dominate and make decisions for her. If a woman decides to … Continue reading
Posted in Historical Fiction, Reviewers' Top Picks
Tagged book review, race relations, Women, women's fiction
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My (Underground) American Dream: My True Story as an Undocumented Immigrant Who Became a Wall Street Executive – Julissa Arce
(Reviewed by JD Jung) “In less than two weeks there was more than a good chance my secret would finally be exposed—the secret that could ruin my life, that could send me to jail, that could end my career before … Continue reading
Posted in Bios and Memoirs, Immigration, Social Justice, World Issues
Tagged DACA, Dream act, illegal immigration, immigration, Mexico
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Happy Halloween!
(by JD Jung) For those of you who celebrate Halloween, we would like to remind you to have fun but keep it safe. Though the American tradition of the day tends to be quite campy, there are some underrated reads that are … Continue reading
Storm of Ecstasy (The Guardians of the Realms Book 9) – Setta Jay
(Reviewed by Ishita RC) Being the son of Hades and a Guardian of Realms means Pothos has been gifted with immense power; powers that he struggles to control. The fact that half of his heritage is from the unknown world … Continue reading
Posted in Romance, Sci-Fi/Speculative/Fantasy/Mythology
Tagged book reviews, erotica, Paranormal Romance
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Bunyan’s Guide To The Great American Wildlife- Quentin Canterel
(Reviewed by JD Jung) “I don’t want to be weak. I want to have a voice like everyone else…Without a voice, I am nothing.” That’s how many of us feel. However for some, this sentiment is monumental. Take John, for … Continue reading
Posted in Dark/Sordid/Bizarre
Tagged book reviews, Bunyan, fiction, strange, weird
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Re-Thinking Autism: Diagnosis, Identity and Equality -Sami Timimi (Editor), Rebecca Mallett (Editor)
(Reviewed by Ishita RC) “Autism was not the problem: it was the systems, attitudes, and environments that disable people with autism that should be the focus of any concern.” Such a simple statement and yet what a profound message it … Continue reading
Posted in Non-fiction
Tagged autism, book reviews
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