Our The Severed Thread book review is a spoiler-free look at Leslie Vedder’s sequel to her gender-bent Sleeping Beauty, The Bone Spindle. Continue reading “‘The Severed Thread’ by Leslie Vedder: ‘Bone Spindle’ sequel offers deeper friendships, higher stakes, and larger sacrifices”
With this The Memory Eater exclusive excerpt, get a taste of what Rebecca Mahoney will offer in her latest novel, which features a mysterious monster and a sprinkle of magical realism. Continue reading “‘The Memory Eater’ exclusive excerpt: Rebecca Mahoney warns us that forgetting comes at a price”
This The Last Tale of the Flower Bride book review takes a spoiler-free look at Roshani Chokshi’s stunningly dark and beautiful adult debut. Continue reading “‘The Last Tale of the Flower Bride’ by Roshani Chokshi: An ode to the darker side of fairy tales”
This Wildblood book review is a spoiler-free look at Lauren Blackwood’s sophomore novel, which follows a young woman as she navigates the treachery of a dangerous forest and the people hellbent on conquering it. Continue reading “‘Wildblood’ by Lauren Blackwood: A spine-tingling dark fantasy filled with terrible beauty”
In our VenCo book review, we explore what a coven is like from a decolonized perspective. Continue reading “‘VenCo’ by Cherie Dimaline: A book for a new generation of witches”
Our Winston Chu vs. the Whimsies book review tackles the latest out of Rick Riordan Presents, which focuses on the Chinese story of the Cowherd and the Weaver Girl. Continue reading “‘Winston Chu vs. the Whimsies’ by Stacey Lee: A classic Chinese folktale reimagined for a new audience”
The Minuscule Mansion of Myra Malone by Audrey Burges encapsulates a story that stretches across generations and explores all the ways love and loss can affect us, with a mystery steeped in magical realism. Continue reading “‘The Minuscule Mansion of Myra Malone’ by Audrey Burges: Love, loss, and magical realism makes this story shine bright”
Our Gilded book review, along with its follow-up Cursed, considers Marissa Meyer’s duology where a girl with the gift of gab falls in love with a helpful poltergeist. Continue reading “‘Gilded’ and ‘Cursed’ by Marissa Meyer: A triumphant return to fairytale retellings, with a hot Rumpelstiltskin and a fearsome foe”
Our Soul of the Deep book review returns to Natasha Bowen’s vibrant world filled with West African mythology, concluding the duology that began with Skin of the Sea. Continue reading “‘Soul of the Deep’ by Natasha Bowen: A vibrant conclusion to ‘Skin of the Sea’ that explores the ramifications of war and staying true to yourself”
The Sun and the Star by Rick Riordan and Mark Oshiro is a standalone novel about Nico di Angelo and Will Solace’s descent into Tartarus. What do we know so far? Continue reading “Everything we know about ‘The Sun and the Star’ by Rick Riordan and Mark Oshiro”
This Even Though I Knew the End book review jumps into the dark and wonderful world of Helen Brandt, a magical private investigator who sold her soul to a demon in exchange for her brother’s life. Continue reading “‘Even Though I Knew the End’ by C.L. Polk: A sapphic fantasy noir with a little something for everyone”
Babel was one of the most highly anticipated books of 2022, and now that we’ve sat with it for a moment, let’s explore whether beloved author R.F. Kuang succeeded in responding to the new-age classic The Secret History by Donna Tartt, and what exactly Babel adds to the conversation. Continue reading “‘Babel’ by R.F. Kuang: A successful thematic response to ‘The Secret History’”
Our Bloodmarked book review examines how Tracy Deonn has finally perfected the YA fantasy heroine after many predecessors have fallen short. Continue reading “‘Bloodmarked’ by Tracy Deonn: Finally, the perfect YA fantasy heroine”
Our Moira’s Pen book review tackles this short story anthology from Megan Whalen Turner that invites fans back into the world of the Queen’s Thief series. Continue reading “‘Moira’s Pen’ by Megan Whalen Turner: A return home for Queen’s Thief fans”
Our interview with Roseanne A. Brown examines elements of Serwa Boateng’s Guide to Vampire Hunting while also discussing how the author is an OG Percy Jackson fan, which of Serwa’s friends might be her favorite, what could possibly happen in Book 2. Continue reading “Roseanne A. Brown discusses ‘Serwa Boateng’s Guide to Vampire Hunting,’ her love of Percy Jackson, and what to expect in ‘Witchcraft and Mayhem’”
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