Penelope gives her heroine the ability to talk to spirits. The Monsters We Defy is a timely and dazzling historical fantasy that weaves together African American folk magic, history, and romance. The Monsters We Defy seamlessly blends these ripped-from-the-headlines ingredients with a set of magical rules and possibilities. But as they race along DC’s legendary Black Broadway, conflict in the spirit world begins to leak into the human one-an insidious mystery is unfolding, one that could cost Clara her life and change the fate of an entire city. She’ll need the help of an unlikely team, from a handsome jazz musician able to hypnotize with a melody to an aging actor who can change his face, to pull off the impossible.
The task: steal a magical ring from the wealthiest woman in the District.Ĭlara can’t pull off this daring heist alone.
So when a powerful spirit offers her an opportunity to gain her freedom, Clara seizes the chance, no questions asked. C., 1925: Clara Johnson can talk to spirits-a gift that saved her during her darkest moments, now a curse that’s left her indebted to the cunning spirit world. "Never make a deal with shadows at night, especially ones that know your name.” NPR Best Book of 2022! Paste Best Fantasy Book of 2022! "This smart and entertaining, magical heist novel hits all the right notes!" ―T.L.
Product Details About the Author Product Details About the Author Leslye Penelope has been writing since she could hold a pen and loves getting lost in the worlds in her head. She is an award-winning author of fantasy and paranormal romance. Leslye Penelope has been writing since she could hold a pen and loves getting lost in the worlds in her head. "itch perfect, with wit, romance, and a lovable found family." ― Publishers Weekly (starred review) The Monsters We Defy is a timely and dazzling historical fantasy that weaves together African American folk magic, history, and romance. Praise for The Monsters We Defy: Leslye Penelope blends magic, mystery and mayhem in this deliciously complex historical fantasy Veronica G.
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