Clytemnestra by Costanza Casati
Clytemnestra by Costanza Casati is an ambitious debut that seizes the reins of the Greek epic and steers it to uncharted territories, from the perspective of one of the most notorious villainesses of ancient times.
The book’s strongest suit is its unflinching portrayal of Clytemnestra as a woman scorned, a grieving mother, and a queen full of...
All the Dangerous Things by Stacey Willingham
In "All the Dangerous Things," Stacey Willingham delivers a compelling, thrilling narrative that skillfully explores the boundaries of trust, memory, and self-perception. The book, laced with intricate plot twists and layered characters, is a 4 out of 5-star read that keeps you on the edge of your seat from beginning to end.
At the...
The Daughter of Doctor Moreau by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
Silvia Moreno-Garcia once again stuns with a reimagining of the story of Doctor Moreau in The Daughter of Doctor Moreau. The book starts as a solid retelling but quickly shifts into its own story being placed in time and space in the Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico. The daughter, Carlota, is a sheltered girl....
Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin
Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin is a story about gaming and the stories you can tell with it. Sam and Sadie meet as children and bond over their love of gaming. They have a falling out but reconnect in university over a game that Sadie creates. This sets off...
Our Crooked Hearts by Melissa Albert
Our Crooked Hearts by Melissa Albert is a witchy suburban tale. Ivy is a teenager who starts off her summer with a literal bang. This kicks off a reckoning between her and her mother Dana who has kept important details about her adolescence from Ivy. As she moves through the mysterious days, it's apparent...
Forging Silver into Stars by Brigid Kemmerer
Forging Silver into Stars by Brigid Kemmerer expands upon the universe that was started in Kemmerer’s earlier works as an expansion of the Cursebreaker series. As magic has been outlawed in Syhl Shallow there is a lot of doubt and anger towards the ruling king, a mage smith. In a small town outside...
Razorblade Tears by S.A. Cosby
In Razorblade Tears by S.A. Cosby, Ike Randolph and Buddy Lee have exactly two things in common: the death of their sons and a criminal past. Their sons were murdered brutally without much explanation, leaving a daughter behind. Ike and Buddy Lee seek answers and revenge for those who might have broken up their families....
Elektra by Jennifer Saint
Elektra by Jennifer Saint is a reimaging of the story surrounding Elektra, daughter of Agamemnon and Clytemnestra. On the eve of the Trojan war, Agamemnon commits the unthinkable to ensure success in his endeavors, filicide. While Clytemnestra never forgives her husband, Elektra never forgives her mother for what comes next. With the Trojan war as a...
