I picked up When Among Crows by Veronica Roth solely based on its premise—it sounded metal as hell. An order of knights that pull swords from their spines to keep the monsters at bay? That’s my jam. It was a short, dark, and heartfelt ride that is a must-read for the top of your summer…
Deathless by Catherynne M. Valente is one of the hardest books I have read. It is magical and terrifying like all good fairy tales are, but I also had to fight to find my footing with every sentence. As soon as I had a grasp of Valente’s tale, it would change so sharply that I…
It must be the year of retellings because this is the fifth one I’ve read in 2021. Despite the shared theme of retelling tales, each one has been wildly different, and Sistersong by Lucy Holland sings its own unique tune while expanding on a haunting folklore ballad. Lucy Holland was inspired by a ballad titled…
I am always on the lookout for stories about America, especially when it comes to speculative fiction. I find the myths about the United States, its formation, and expansion fascinating especially when they so often cover up many complicated and horrific histories. Its simplicity is enchanting to me and constantly begs deconstruction to find what…
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