Looking for some great new fiction? Check out these two just hatched novels!
Probable Caws
by Donna Andrews
Donna Andrew’s Meg Langslow Mysteries are my favorite cozy mysteries. In Probable Caws, Meg is helping care for formerly neglected and abused horses from an equine rescue group that have been temporarily moved to her friend, Ragnar’s property. Several other reoccurring characters including her twin sons, her animal expert grandfather, and the empathic Rose Noire also help out. I find Andrews quirky cast of characters are always a highlight of her story for me. Each of the novels features a focus on a different bird species, in this case a flock of clever crows (often fittingly for a mystery called a murder). Of course an actual murder also occurs that Meg tries to help the local police officers solve. The conclusion was not as plausible as some of her other entries in the series, but the story was overall a fun and heartwarming one which both animal lovers and cozy fans will highly enjoy.
A Tangled Magic
by Andrea Eames
Andrea Eames, author of A Harvest of Hearts, which I previously blogged about has created another unique and compelling fantasy. A Tangled Magic takes the traditional Rapunzel story and transforms it into a dramatic quest for its heroine to find her missing family, lost memories, and her own inner strength and powers. I loved Baldbeak, her raven sidekick, and that the novel is populated with many intriguing characters. This reminded me of works I have enjoyed by Tanith Lee and T Kingfisher, who are masters of dark fairytale reinvisionings. The story is filled with many twists that will keep you turning the pages. This novel is especially recommended for fans of high fantasy, fairytale reimaginings, found families, and works with complex and sometimes morally grey characters.
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Aimee Harris
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Hoboken Public Library Blog 