Barnhill, Kelly

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The Crane Husband

Beyond retelling a folktale, Barnhill (When Women Were Dragons) constructs nuanced characters with conflicting motivations and loyalties. The plot is sometimes slow-moving as readers wait for the narrator to catch up, but it arrives at a thought-provoking conclusion.
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When Women Were Dragons

Listeners will be exhilarated as they see Alex growing from a naïve girl into a woman who abandons the prejudices of her parents and embraces female empowerment.

When Women Were Dragons

Readers will be moved, discomforted, and inspired by Alex’s introspective voice and experiences.
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Dreadful Young Ladies and Other Stories

Readers who enjoy their fantasy with a dose of weirdness and atmosphere—Neil Gaiman and Ray Bradbury come to mind—will enjoy this collection. ["In her debut short story collection for adults, YA author Barnhill highlights fantasy's breadth with unusual settings and extraordinary characters living outside of the realm of reality. A magical volume for fans of the genre": LJ 2/1/18 starred review of the Algonquin hc.]
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Dreadful Young Ladies and Other Stories

In her debut short story collection for adults, YA author Barnhill (The Girl Who Drank the Moon) highlights fantasy's breadth with unusual settings and extraordinary characters living outside of the realm of reality. A magical volume for fans of the genre.
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