Fresh Reads, Honest reviews, Educator-approved
Girl. Warrior. Heretic. Saint? Joan of Arc is transformed into a flesh-and-blood young woman: reckless, steel-willed, and brilliant. Can you strip a saint of her faith and still keep her spirit alive? In Joan, Katherine J. Chen attempts a bold, secular reimagining of the iconic Joan of Arc.
A modern dark fantasy of shadowy thieves and secret societies. In Charlie Hall’s world, shadows can be altered, for entertainment and cosmetic preferences—but also to increase power and influence.
Is she truly the master of the deep? Serena Valentino attempts to unmask the sea witch, Ursula. The retelling often leaves its titular villain in the shadows of the meddling Odd Sisters. It’s a darker look at the depths of the sea.