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
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Review: The Shadow Key by Susan Stokes-Chapman
The Shadow Key by Susan Stokes-Chapman is another 18th century tale of mystery and magic akin to the author's debut Pandora. I view Stokes-Chapman's work in a similar aesthetic and sensibility to my own writing in blending historical fiction with speculative, gothic, and/or magical elements. The Shadow Key takes readers to the wild and beautiful… Continue reading Review: The Shadow Key by Susan Stokes-Chapman