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Book SynopsisA timely and dazzling historical fantasy that weaves together African American folk magic, history, and romance.
Trade ReviewRich and immersive. . . full of mesmerizing magic! -- P. Djèlí Clark, author of A MASTER OF DJINN
An
enchanting adventure that weaves a spell -- Justina Ireland
Stolen destinies, dubious bargains, and unlikely groups of allies, all in a city whose history deserves more fame;
a fresh and engaging take on historical fantasy -- Marie Brennan
Masterfully crafted. This smart and entertaining magical heist novel hits all the right notes -- T. L. Huchu
Clara is a heroine for the ages, and her 1920s Black Washington society, both the glamour and the grit, is so compellingly evoked it's as though Penelope has given us a peek behind the veil to hear the tales of our ancestors -- Alaya Dawn Johnson
A high-stakes,
delightful read -- Buzzfeed
Penelope's blend of fantasy and history is pitch perfect. . .
Readers will be wowed -- Publishers Weekly
A great blending of realistic characters, spiritualism and magic, fantasy, mystery, a heist story and a strong element of romance. I love it when I encounter a book of a type I don't often read and get completely carried away with. And The Monsters We Defy is such a book that draws you into a brilliantly recreated historical world -- SciFi Mind
