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  • Babel Review

    Babel Review

    Assiduously constructed, cerebral, and immersive. A study of translation and linguistics packaged in an alternative historical fantasy that lures readers in with the comforting aesthetic trappings of academia and jolts them with an interrogation of imperialism. Read more

  • Different Paths

    Different Paths

    I’ve been walking around for so long. I don’t want to miss the turn… Read more

  • The Only Purple House in Town Review

    The Only Purple House in Town Review

    Cozy and heartwarming. With a similarly delightful charm to Sangu Mandanna’s The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches, Aguirre brings together an endearing cast of characters in a magical rom-com that thoughtfully explores themes of family and belonging. Read more

  • Heavier

    Heavier

    Like a primordial slice at the root of everything. Read more

  • Silver Nitrate Review

    Silver Nitrate Review

    A riveting, slow-burning work of suspense and horror that’s equal parts paranormal puzzle box and cinematic and historical deep-dive. Read more

  • White Smoke Review

    White Smoke Review

    A propulsive and perplexing read that combines the social terror of Parasite with the psychological suspense of Alyssa Cole’s When No One Is Watching, all wrapped up in a YA haunted house story. Read more