The Dark Queens
Easy to read and informative, The Dark Queens is my favorite non-fiction book of 2022 so far.
An Unkindness of Ghosts
I am already a fan of Rivers Solomon’s writing, having read Blood is Another Word for Hunger and Sorrowland, and loving them both. I was so excited to read An Unkindness of Ghosts and ended up loving it even more.
Plain Bad Heroines
Plain Bad Heroines had me hooked from the first page. The writing style grabbed me immediately, as I love an omniscient narrator who hints at future disaster. I especially loved the recurring motif of yellow jackets and the disaster and menace they bring. It reminded me of the theme of bees in The Starless Sea but perilous instead of wholesome.
The Ladies of the Secret Circus
The soul of Benito Mussolini was reincarnated as a circus monkey…it’s a no from me.