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THE MONSTERS WE DEFY
THE MONSTERS WE DEFY | LESLYE PENELOPE
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Sarahreadstoomuch
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This book is fantastic! Set in Washington DC in the 20s- this fantasy-heist story has an entirely black cast of characters, led by Clara, who is endearingly sassy yet vulnerable. I was completely engaged from start to finish and HOPE there will be a sequel! And isn‘t the cover lovely? #bbrc:best of both worlds #ISpyBingo: blurb on cover, cover I love, purple,blue&green

Sarahreadstoomuch The book group has declared this to be our favorite read together so far! 9mo
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5feet.of.fury
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This was so good! the setting (1920s, Washington DC‘s Black Broadway), the worldbuilding (spirits, enigmas, destiny), the language (zombies are “the reinvigorated”, the possessed are “the embraced”), & the characters (many based on true stories equally captivating) made for a wholly unique story.

I will definitely be reading more from this author.

Areader2 I loved this book too❤️ 10mo
5feet.of.fury @Areader2 yessss I saw your review! I agree the way she mixed the true stories, real settings and magical elements was SUPERB! I hope we get more in this world. 10mo
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johncadams
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This urban fantasy set in Twenties America was fresh and inventive.

#fantasy #fiction

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Areader2
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Loved this book,I can‘t say enough about the creativity of the author to take a real story of a young woman named Carrie Johnson and historical events that happened in 1920‘s during the Harlem renaissance that also depicts the disturbing pieces of history of that era that sadly still have comparisons today. L. P. turned it into a fantasy heist story with a really interesting cast of characters that I got totally invested in!

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BookmarkTavern
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Clara, burdened by gifts from the spirit world, is offered a chance to free herself from powers that are also a curse. Her goal? To steal a powerful magical item from a mafia wife. No problem.

This was so charming! Absolutely dripping w/historical atmosphere, unique magic, & a clever heist. All characters but Clara felt a little flat. The end was a little deus ex machina for me. But this was a delightful listen, with A+ narration! 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌑

BookmarkTavern CW 👇🏻 1y
BookmarkTavern General content warning for the racism of the 1920s. 1y
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Addison_Reads
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This book set in Washington D.C. during the 1920's was a great read. Clara sees spirits, or what she calls Engimas. I loved the way that the supernatural aspects were handled in this story. It reminded me a bit of the graphic novel series BitterRoot.

There are great characters, wonderful descriptions of the setting, and action and adventure I wasn't expecting.

#NetGalley #NewRelease #Scarathlon @Clwojick #TeamSlaughter

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Addison_Reads
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Tamra Eye popping! 😍 1y
Eggs Beautiful 🤩 1y
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TheBiasedBibliophile
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There are many aspects of this novel that were phenomenal, it‘s hard to know where to start! What truly blew my mind was the author‘s note at the end of the novel, explaining that the story was based off of a real person, Clara “Carrie” Minor Johnson, & real events. Penelope seamlessly incorporated the true story into the book, not only staying true to the real person‘s story, but also adding an element of fantasy that was believable & intriguing.

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Lostinagoodbook
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Happy book birthday to THE MONSTERS WE DEFY by @leslyepenelope
Spirits, jazz, & and heist. Excellent historical fantasy!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
#bookreview #reading #NetGalley @orbitbooks

Full review at: https://lostnagoodbook.wordpress.com/2022/08/11/the-monsters-we-defy-leslye-pene...

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HeatherBlue
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Epic battle for attention. Who will win: book or Talia?? 😂
#catsoflitsy

Birdsong28 Cat definitely cos even if you open the book she will just sit on it or get in your eyeline 😹 2y
AmyG She looks like my Hilly. ❤️ 2y
HeatherBlue @Birdsong28 so true!! 😆 or that paw reaches out and taps my arm…and the more I ignore it, the more the claws slooooowly start to come out 😂 2y
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BookmarkTavern
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My fingers are itching, I need this so bad! Magic, heists, 20s setting, AND a ragtag group of misfits?! This book was tailored for me. ❤️

#CoverReveal

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