Wolf Worm by T. Kingfisher is a delightfully gory* novel set in late 19th century North Carolina following scientific illustrator Sonia Wilson as she begins a new job with a reclusive, surly naturalist with a penchant for insects and parasites. A stark departure from her usual botanical illustrations, crafting insects and their life cycles proves… Continue reading Review: Wolf Worm by T. Kingfisher
A Crown of Stars by Shana Abe follows real life historical figure, actress Rita Jolivet, from her budding acting career to her eventual survival of the torpedoing of the RMS Lusitania. Abe opens the novel in the early 1900s where Marguerite "Rita" and her younger sister Inez pursue their careers as an actress and violinist,… Continue reading Review: A Crown of Stars by Shana Abe
The First Witch of Boston by Andrea Catalano (who I coincidentally once shared a cab with at a writing conference!) breathes life into real historical figure, Margaret "Maggie" Jones, who was the first woman to be tried and executed for witchcraft in Boston in 1648. The author note states how Catalano was adverse (and rightfully… Continue reading Review: The First Witch of Boston by Andrea Catalano
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