An Accident of Dragons
by Cheri Radke
An Accident of Dragons is the charming new novel by Cheri Radke. In the story Teddy, a delightful dandy, is made Lord of Summer by the Dragon of the land who picks it ruler despite Teddy seeming one of the least likely picks for the role. When his daughter is kidnapped though Teddy must set forth with a motley crew to rescue her. This funny story took many unexpected twists and will appeal to those who enjoy quirky fantasy tales.
We Burned So Bright
TJ Klune
We Burned So Bright is the newest novel by TJ Klune. In this story an elderly gay couple are on one last road trip in a beat up RV as they make their final stop before the world is destroyed by a rogue black hole. The novel is fairly short but packs a powerful punch as it explores different ways the people the protagonists encounter are dealing with grief about losing all they hold dear, some of them violently and others in a joyful celebration of life. This is darker than some of Klune’s other work that I have enjoyed, but it kept me turning the pages until the end. This novel will appeal to those who are looking for a contemplative story with compelling characters.
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