“Mystical date rape, magic ritual as a way to acquire power, and murder by compulsion is both otherworldly and all too real.”
More and more, I’ve found myself responding to magic realism, pure (high?) fantasy settings creating too much distance between my world and the novel’s. But a fantasy world grounded in character that confronts our problems with magical flourishes? That perks up my ears.
Great review. This one’s going in my shopping cart.
I can feel your overexcited enthusiasm about this book even through this post. Your love of books is endearing. :)
Thank you for reading even though you got this review IRL
“Mystical date rape, magic ritual as a way to acquire power, and murder by compulsion is both otherworldly and all too real.”
More and more, I’ve found myself responding to magic realism, pure (high?) fantasy settings creating too much distance between my world and the novel’s. But a fantasy world grounded in character that confronts our problems with magical flourishes? That perks up my ears.
Great review. This one’s going in my shopping cart.
Yes! I so agree! I love magic realism and hope to write my own iteration one day. I would love to hear your thoughts if you do read!
It’s sitting on my to-read shelf, right under Troy Ford’s book. I’m excited