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Cornwell, Betsy
4 Reviews
(3)
YA
Sixteen-year-old Lady Silvie of Loughsley must flee her privileged life to escape her cruel brother John's control. She founds a forest community bound by love and care, which expands to take in all those exploited by corrupt aristocrats until the balance of power shifts. A glorious gender-swapped reimagination of the Robin Hood legend, with flavors of matriarchal mysticism along with restorative economic justice.
Reviewer: Amy Bennett-Zendzian
(3)
YA
In the sequel to Cinderella reimagining Mechanica, inventor Nicolette (Nick) is happily running her household helpers and dress shop, while making time for her two romantic partners, Prince Fin and Lady Caro. The trio travels to distant Faerie to stop a long-fought war and discovers much more. This steampunk adventure goes beyond the series' fairy-tale origins and treats the central nonbinary relationship with the nuance it deserves.
Reviewer: Jeannie Coutant
(3)
YA
Nicolette must clean house for her demanding "Steps," when she would rather be inventing in her mother's old workshop. Miniature mechanical animals, a little Fey magic, and her own initiative are all this re-imagined Cinderella needs to attend the royal Exposition. Skillful combinations of old and new weave together, creating a meaningful tale exploring social justice, family and love.
Reviewer: Jeannie Coutant
(3)
YA
Noah and his sister, Lo, discover their grandmother's sea tales are more than fantasy in this thoughtful blend of mythology and contemporary realism. What stands out is Cornwell's ability to make Grandmother Gemm's lesbian love affair, Lo's eating disorder, Noah's fascination with marine research, and interracial adoption all jibe with Selkie mythology and how questions about complex identities can infuse--and confuse--everyone.
Reviewer: Megan Lynn Isaac
4 reviews
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