August 2023

Medusa’s Sisters by Lauren J. A. Bear: Enthralling and Complex

The end of the story is only the beginning… Even before they were transformed into Gorgons, Medusa, Stheno, and Euryale were unique among their immortal family. Curious about mortals and their lives, Medusa and her sisters entered the human world in search of a place to belong, yet quickly found themselves at the perilous center […]

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Mister Magic by Kiersten White: Creepy and Powerful

Thirty years after a tragic accident shut down production of the classic children’s program Mister Magic, the five surviving cast members have done their best to move on. But just as generations of cultishly devoted fans still cling to the lessons they learned from the show, the cast, known as the Circle of Friends, have

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Shortcomings: Excellent Performances, Story Falls Short

With this film, I was so excited to see it. I love Randall Park in every performance he’s been in and was excited to see his directing. I also was looking forward to seeing Sherry Cola and Justin H. Min as I love the work they’ve been in. The story sounded compelling  but after watching,

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Fit For the Gods Edited by Jenn Northington and S. Zainab Williams: Glorious Reimaginings of Greek Mythology

Zeus, Athena, Apollo, Aphrodite, and the other denizens of Mount Olympus feel almost as present and larger than life today as they did when they were worshipped as gods. Humanity has been telling and retelling stories about the characters from Greek and Roman myth for centuries—heck, the Romans liked the Hellenic originals so much, they

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Jack’s Ever After by Owen Lach: Authentic and Beautiful

Return to Jack and Damon’s queer love story in the poignant sequel, Jack’s Ever After. Jack Martin’s life feels like a dream come true. He’s surrounded by supportive friends, his music is thriving, and he’s head over heels for the boy of his dreams. Jack’s fairy tale seems complete. But as he enters his eleventh-grade

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