The Monsters We Defy – Black Magic Realism
The Monsters We Defy by Leslye Penelope is a bit of a slow burn, but once it ignites, you can’t put it down. It’s an interesting mix of historical fiction, urban fantasy, and magical realism. The story follows Clara Johnson, a bit of a spirit medium cursed with magical debt to a powerful spirit, who is offered a chance at freedom. The catch? She just has to assemble a super-powered crew and pull off a magical heist.
