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Trouble the Saints

Posted on February 16, 2021 by crystalsea24

Trouble the Saints by Alaya Dawn Johnson is a well-written, deeply atmospheric magical realist Black historical literary fiction. The characters are rich and resonant. The setting is sharply delineated. The mood is dark and weary and magical and noir-like. And … Continue reading →

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Girl, Woman, Other

Posted on August 30, 2020 by crystalsea24

I cannot possibly write a review that does the phenomenal Girl, Woman, Other justice, but I’m going to do the best I can. Girl, Woman, Other by Bernardine Evaristo first came to my attention when Evaristo was announced as the … Continue reading →

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