In the Vanishers’ Palace

This review is based on an #ARC given to me for free by the author. This does not in any way affect my review. This book is slated for release on Oct. 18, 2018.



So I admit to being a wee bit leery of fairytale retellings because there's plenty floating out there that aren't all that good, but this one. THIS ONE JUST MAKES ME SO HAPPY TO READ Y'ALL. It takes elements from Vietnamese folklore and combines it with a pinch of Lovecraft to create the sci-fi/fantasy post-apocalyptic setting I didn't know I wanted. Then it weaves this gorgeous sapphic love story into that setting, all while raising questions about consent, doing the right thing even if it's the hardest thing, and taking responsibility for one's own mistakes. It's delightfully deep and dark and wonderful and I would not mind another story in this setting and/or with these characters. Grab it when it comes out on Oct. 18; you won't regret it ;D.