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The Monsters We Defy
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The Monsters We Defy

by Leslye Penelope

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Paperback / ISBN-13: 9780356518107

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Genre: Fiction & Related Items / Fantasy

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Reviews

An enchanting adventure that weaves a spell
Justina Ireland
Penelope's blend of fantasy and history is pitch perfect. . . Readers will be wowed
Publishers Weekly
A great blending of realistic characters, spiritualism and magic, fantasy, mystery, a heist story and a strong element of romance. I love it when I encounter a book of a type I don't often read and get completely carried away with. And The Monsters We Defy is such a book that draws you into a brilliantly recreated historical world
SciFi Mind
Clara is a heroine for the ages, and her 1920s Black Washington society, both the glamour and the grit, is so compellingly evoked it's as though Penelope has given us a peek behind the veil to hear the tales of our ancestors
Alaya Dawn Johnson
Rich and immersive. . . full of mesmerizing magic!
P. Djèlí Clark, author of A MASTER OF DJINN
Masterfully crafted. This smart and entertaining magical heist novel hits all the right notes
T. L. Huchu
Stolen destinies, dubious bargains, and unlikely groups of allies, all in a city whose history deserves more fame; a fresh and engaging take on historical fantasy
Marie Brennan
A high-stakes, delightful read
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