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Johnston, E. K.

That Inevitable Victorian Thing

330 pp. | Dutton | October, 2017 | Trade ISBN 978-1-101-99497-9 $17.99
(2) YA In Johnston's alternate history, the British Empire is still vast and strong with a multiracial populace that values equality. Eighteen-year-old Crown Princess Victoria-Margaret travels to Canada, where she befriends Helena and her beau, August. Readers follow their alternating perspectives as the relatable characters navigate society balls, secrets, and unconventional romance (involving an intersex person). Johnston's world-building is a unique mix of Victorian customs and advanced technology, while also thoughtfully addressing timely topics.
Reviewer: Cynthia K. Ritter | Horn Book Magazine Issue: January, 2018

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