A riveting gothic novel that exposes the true to life horrors of systematic oppression and covered up injustices. With beguiling, atmospheric language that slowly builds discomfort and dread, this novel is not only an impactful ghost story, but an unfortunately recognizable social horror that can be found in contemporary lgbtq and feminist issues. From medical abuse to the personal and institutional ways that people are made to feel monstrous for living authentically, The Spirit Bares Its Teeth is a deeply relatable portrayal of fighting to live one’s truth amongst a society that will do anything to force people into premade boxes. Horror aside, this is also a love story; it is a tale of self love, of finding love and family in unexpected places, a love of pursuing passions and breaking free of past trauma. Sharp, honest, and a lore filled interpretation of a history that closely mirrors the present....more
A gorgeously crafted debut on the connection between love, memory, grief, and art. This magical coming of age examines the ways in which loss and love shape us; it is a bridge between worlds, fusing time and memory to create a heartbreakingly powerful journey towards closure. The Astonishing Color of After opens universal reflections on loss: the people in our lives who we love most are sometimes the ones we understand the least; so often our minds are crushed with the musings of “what if” or “I should have;” our experiences are tightly woven within those to whom have sacrificed so much for our ability to create, to fail, to try again. This debut is expertly done; it is so believable, relatable, and bursting with heart, possibility....more
A whimsical journey into the Mayan underworld that examines feminism, tradition, and coming of age. With intriguing characters and compelling quests, A whimsical journey into the Mayan underworld that examines feminism, tradition, and coming of age. With intriguing characters and compelling quests, this YA adventure is a modern fairy tale which invokes the best from both past and present, human and godly. Casiopea and Hun-Kamé make a fascinating duo, as they explore what it means to be human, what makes a fleeting life worthwhile, what is the toll of immorality. A fun novel that brims with culture and charm. ...more
A mystical, heartfelt journey of courage, forgiveness, and love. With a delightful cast of characters and a plot fhttps://instagram.com/p/Csq0SLRreBi/
A mystical, heartfelt journey of courage, forgiveness, and love. With a delightful cast of characters and a plot filled with twists and turns, The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea is a rich retelling of Korean myth, bright and pulsing with emotion. It is an ode not only to romance and fated love, but also to the unbreakable bond between siblings, the respect and reverence for ancestors, and the love fostered between friends. The prose is dreamy and fluid, a mirror to the realm beneath the waves, and a call to follow your heart, no matter where it takes you....more
Bizarre and funny, this classic Children’s tale is an ode to the magic that stories give life. A larger than life adventure filled with memorable charBizarre and funny, this classic Children’s tale is an ode to the magic that stories give life. A larger than life adventure filled with memorable characters, Haroun and the Sea of Stories is fun and wholesome for readers of all ages, and is vastly imaginative. ...more
A charming coming of age that shimmers with magic. Told through the mystical view of a found family struggling to protect the world’s fading magic, thA charming coming of age that shimmers with magic. Told through the mystical view of a found family struggling to protect the world’s fading magic, the Magician’s Daughter is a journey that is both cinematic and pensive. Filled with imagination and brimming with curiosity, Biddy is a protagonist that encourages us to look for little miracles and sparks of spells wherever we go. This is a story fit for historical and fantasy fans alike, blending two genres into an adventure that opens up an entire world of lore and secrets. ...more
A gorgeously crafted modern classic that explores heritage, immigration, family, and what it means to belong to an expectation, an identity, a home. HA gorgeously crafted modern classic that explores heritage, immigration, family, and what it means to belong to an expectation, an identity, a home. Humorous, truthful, and eloquent from beginning to end, the House on Mango Street is the embodiment of all of our ghosts, of our past, our dreams, our traumas, our conflicts, and it is the loving embrace of the heart that lies within us, the place to which we always return. ...more
A whimsical and unique fairytale of adventure, friendship, and justice. Using both religion and folklore, history and fantasy, When Angels Left the OlA whimsical and unique fairytale of adventure, friendship, and justice. Using both religion and folklore, history and fantasy, When Angels Left the Old Country is a charming whirlwind of action and self discovery. With exciting twists and tenderness we also see the pivotal moments that define friendships, new romance, and self identity. Delightfully fresh and wonderfully representative, this is a journey that is worth the read, and will leave you looking fondly at those little shadows that dance between bookshelves. ...more
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