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And Then He Sang a Lullaby

by Aleena Ortiz

Ani Kayode Somtochukwu’s novel "And Then He Sang a Lullaby" interrogates love, secrecy, and a revolution in Nigeria. August’s mother died in childbirth; he blames himself. His father is distant and inconsolable, and his sisters push... Read More

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The Stars of Mount Quixx

by Aleena Ortiz

In S. M. Beiko’s fantasy novel "The Stars of Mount Quixx", inner truths and love come to the fore in a remote, unusual countryside setting. Constance and Ivory are on a summer trip in Mount Quixx, where a mysterious fog has settled and... Read More

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Silver Bounty

by Aleena Ortiz

Victoria McCombs’s fantasy novel "Silver Bounty" is a pirating adventure featuring impending doom and the allure of the sea. After losing many of their crew, Emme and Arn hand over the Royal Rose to Arn’s first mate, Ontario—much... Read More

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Severed Roots

by Aleena Ortiz

In the dystopian novel "Severed Roots", people find solace in each other against an unforgiving world. In Nego Huzcotoq’s dystopian novel "Severed Roots", the ethics of marriage and gender equality are centered. Nick is inquisitive and... Read More

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