The True Queen: A Feminist Book Review

Finally, the sequel to 2015’s Sorcerer to the Crown is here! I loved the first book. Fairies! Reserved Victorian-era magicians! Scandals! Diverse representation! That ending! Basically everything I typed above applies to the sequel, The True Queen. This time, we follow two sisters, Sakti and Muna, as they try to figure out how to remove… Read More

O Human Star: A Feminist Graphic Novel Review

Like some of the best stories I’ve read, I heard about O Human Star and author/illustrator Blue Delliquanti at WisCon. I bought the first volume in 2017, the second in 2019, and am eagerly awaiting the conclusion to the trilogy. An ongoing webcomic serial, these graphic novels tell the story of Alastair Sterling, the father… Read More

Ninefox Gambit: A Feminist Book Review

I’ve just picked up the second book in the Machineries of Empire series, Raven Stratagem, almost a year after finishing Ninefox Gambit. I needed the long break because Ninefox Gambit is heavy, and even though the ending sets up for the next book, I still needed a break. That being said, I knew I would… Read More

magnifiqueNOIR: I Am Magical: F-BOM Book of the Month Review

Here’s our spoiler-free review of magnifiqueNOIR Book One: I Am Magical by Briana Lawrence. Get your copy by becoming a member today and then join us in the member portal to get your questions answered by Briana! One doesn’t have to be a Magical Girl anime aficionado to appreciate magnifiqueNOIR. This is story about friendship,… Read More

Anita Valle Interview One: Icebreakers

Welcome to our interview series with September/October author partner Anita Valle! Who is Anita’s favorite fairy tale princess? Why does she want to travel to Europe? And how did her enduring love of fairy tales lead her to create a Cinderella who “doesn’t always take the high road”? In Part One, we ask Anita a… Read More