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Bobet, Leah
2 Reviews
(3)
YA
Sixteen-year-old Hal and her pregnant older sister, Marthe, live on the margins. Their farm is failing, and Marthe's husband is still missing from the war. A pestilence of "Twisted Things"--otherworldly creatures that scorch one's flesh--forces Hal to turn to others for help. The plot is slow, but fresh world-building sustains it. A stark yet lyrical fantasy.
Reviewer: Lauren Rizzuto
(3)
YA
Matthew grew up in an underground sanctuary built by people who'd be labeled freaks aboveground. When his home is invaded by shadow creatures, he's forced Above, where he must figure out how to protect the girl he loves. Layers of this complex urban fantasy are revealed slowly, and some nuanced details are left to be gathered implicitly--attentive readers will be richly rewarded.
Reviewer: April Spisak
2 reviews
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