The Monsters We Defy by Leslye Penelope Paperback Book

Description: The Monsters We Defy by Leslye Penelope A timely and dazzling historical fantasy that weaves together African American folk magic, history, and romance. FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Rich and immersive. . . full of mesmerizing magic! P. Djeli Clark, author of A Master of DjinnClara Johnson can talk to spirits - a gift that saved her during her darkest moments, now a curse thats left her indebted to the cunning spirit world.So when a powerful spirit offers her an opportunity to gain her freedom, Clara seizes the chance. The task: steal a magical ring from the wealthiest woman in the District.Clara cant pull off this daring heist alone. Shell need the help of an unlikely team: from a handsome jazz musician able to hypnotize with a melody, to an aging actor who can change his face. But as conflict in the spirit world begins to leak into the human one - an insidious mystery is unfolding, one that could cost Clara her life. Praise for The Monsters We Defy:Leslye Penelope blends magic, mystery and mayhem in this deliciously complex historical fantasy Veronica G. HenryPenelopes blend of fantasy and history is pitch perfect. . . Readers will be wowed Publishers WeeklyA high-stakes, delightful read BuzzfeedAn enchanting adventure that weaves a spell Justina IrelandA fresh and engaging take on historical fantasy Marie BrennanMasterfully crafted. This smart and entertaining magical heist novel hits all the right notes T. L. HuchuClara is a heroine for the ages Alaya Dawn Johnson Author Biography Leslye Penelope has been writing since she could hold a pen and loves getting lost in the worlds in her head. She is an award-winning author of fantasy and paranormal romance. Equally left and right-brained, she studied filmmaking and computer science at Howard University and sometimes dreams in HTML. She hosts the My Imaginary Friends podcast and lives in Maryland with her husband and furry dependents. Review Rich and immersive. . . full of mesmerizing magic! -- P. Djèlí Clark, author of A MASTER OF DJINNAn enchanting adventure that weaves a spell -- Justina IrelandStolen 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 BrennanMasterfully crafted. This smart and entertaining magical heist novel hits all the right notes -- T. L. HuchuClara is a heroine for the ages, and her 1920s Black Washington society, both the glamour and the grit, is so compellingly evoked its as though Penelope has given us a peek behind the veil to hear the tales of our ancestors -- Alaya Dawn JohnsonA high-stakes, delightful read -- BuzzfeedPenelopes blend of fantasy and history is pitch perfect. . . Readers will be wowed -- Publishers WeeklyA 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 dont 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 Long Description Rich and immersive. . . full of mesmerizing magic! P. Djeli Clark, author of A Master of Djinn Clara Johnson can talk to spirits - a gift that saved her during her darkest moments, now a curse thats left her indebted to the cunning spirit world. So when a powerful spirit offers her an opportunity to gain her freedom, Clara seizes the chance. The task: steal a magical ring from the wealthiest woman in the District.Clara cant pull off this daring heist alone. Shell need the help of an unlikely team: from a handsome jazz musician able to hypnotize with a melody, to an aging actor who can change his face. But as conflict in the spirit world begins to leak into the human one - an insidious mystery is unfolding, one that could cost Clara her life. Praise for The Monsters We Defy : Leslye Penelope blends magic, mystery and mayhem in this deliciously complex historical fantasy Veronica G. Henry Penelopes blend of fantasy and history is pitch perfect. . . Readers will be wowed Publishers Weekly A high-stakes, delightful read Buzzfeed An enchanting adventure that weaves a spell Justina Ireland A fresh and engaging take on historical fantasy Marie Brennan Masterfully crafted . This smart and entertaining magical heist novel hits all the right notes T. L. Huchu Clara is a heroine for the ages Alaya Dawn Johnson Review Quote Rich and immersive. . . full of mesmerizing magic! Promotional "Headline" A timely and dazzling historical fantasy that weaves together African American folk magic, history, and romance. Details ISBN0356518108 Author Leslye Penelope Year 2022 ISBN-10 0356518108 ISBN-13 9780356518107 Format Paperback Imprint Orbit Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Publisher Little, Brown Book Group Publication Date 2022-08-11 UK Release Date 2022-08-11 Pages 384 DEWEY 813.6 Audience General AU Release Date 2022-08-08 NZ Release Date 2022-08-08 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:139585232;

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