Genre: Retellings
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Anna K by Jenny Lee: A Modern Twist on a Classic Tale of Love, Loss, and New York Elite
Anna K by Jenny Lee reimagines the classic Russian novel Anna Karenina as a modern, glittering drama set among the elite teens of New York and Connecticut. At seventeen, Anna K. seems to have it all – beauty, privilege, and the perfect boyfriend. But her life takes an unexpected turn when she meets Alexia “Count”…
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The Daughter of Doctor Moreau by Silvia Moreno-Garcia: A Slow-Burn Exploration of Secrets, Sacrifice, and Self-Discovery
Silvia Moreno-Garcia’s The Daughter of Doctor Moreau takes us into the heart of 19th-century Mexico, blending historical fiction with sci-fi and gothic romance in a reimagining of H.G. Wells’ classic tale. Set against the sweltering backdrop of the Yucatán Peninsula during the Caste War, the story unfolds through the eyes of Carlota, a young woman…
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Uptown Oracle Reads… Stone Blind by Natalie Haynes | A Fresh Perspective on Medusa’s Myth
In Stone Blind, Natalie Haynes breathes new life into the age-old myth of Medusa, offering readers a fresh and thought-provoking perspective on one of mythology’s most misunderstood figures. Published in 2022, this novel delves into the story of Medusa, the only mortal Gorgon, whose life is irrevocably altered by the whims of the gods. Unlike…
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Uptown Oracle Reads… Little Thieves
fantasy lover. It was a wonderful story with interesting characters, world building and magic systems. Perfect for anyone who’s read Margaret Owen’s previous books like The Merciful Crow.
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Uptown Oracle Reads… The Girl Who Became a Goddess
The Girl Who Became a Goddess by Theresa Fuller (Affiliate Links) A WOMAN MUST CHOOSE BETWEEN THE MAN SHE LOVES AND THE HUMAN RACE. The Girl Who Became a Goddess is a tribute to the childhood stories of Theresa Fuller who has experienced multiple cultures and learned to love them all. These are tales passed…
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Uptown Oracle Reads… The Sisters Grimm | A Unique Retelling of Classic Fairytales
The Sisters GrimmMenna van Praag (Affiliate Links) Once upon a time, a demon who desired earthly domination fathered an army of dark daughters to help him corrupt humanity . . . As children, Goldie, Liyana, Scarlet, and Bea dreamed of a strange otherworld: a nightscape of mists and fog, perpetually falling leaves and hungry ivy,…
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Uptown Oracle Reads… Court of Miracles | Criminal Masterminds during the French Revolution
The Court of MiraclesKester Grant (Affiliate Links) Les Misérables meets Six of Crows in this page-turning adventure as a young thief finds herself going head to head with leaders of Paris’s criminal underground in the wake of the French Revolution. In the violent urban jungle of an alternate 1828 Paris, the French Revolution has failed and the city…
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Uptown Oracle Reads… A Curse so Dark and Lonely
Overall I enjoyed the book, and found that there were a few twists and turns that are different to the original. I also found out that there will be a second book which continues this tale! There’s a slight cliffhanger, but not one that’s too frustrating.