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Utopian anarchists are pitted against rogue demon deer in this dropkick-in-the-mouth punk fantasy that Alan Moore calls “scary and energetic.” Searching for clues about her best friend’s mysterious suicide, Danielle ventures to the squatter, utopian town of Freedom, Iowa, and witnesses a protector spirit—in the form of a blood-red, three-antlered deer—begin to turn on its summoners. She and her new friends have to act fast if they’re going to save the town—or get out alive. “A dark story of the human need for power.” —Eileen Gunn, author of Stable Strategies and Others “Daring anti-fantasy.” —Nick Mamatas, author of Sabbath “A unique bite of punk culture.” —Delilah S. Dawson, New York Times–bestselling author “Important, thought-provoking . . . thrilling ride.” —Lewis Shiner, author of Glimpses “Always vivid.” —Tobias Buckell, New York Times–bestselling author “As relatable as it is harrowing.” —Leanna Renee Hieber, author of Darker Still “Utterly engrossing . . . it refuses to let you go.” —Mur Lafferty, author of Station Eternity
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2 primary booksDanielle Cain is a 2-book series with 2 primary works first released in 2017 with contributions by Margaret Killjoy.
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Weird, engaging read
More of a novella than a novel really.
A well written page turner.
I'm supposing that even with all of the magic it is supposed to be a political morality tale. Not sure that it works on that level.
But the first person narrator Danielle's voice is compelling enough to make it enjoyable as simply a bizarro morsel.
I think 2019 is the year of the novella for me. I've never been much for novellas or short stories because when I like something I want there to be MORE of it. Like an entire novel's worth. But. After my Printz year, I'm seeing the appeal of shorter works that can still pack a punch.
I really enjoyed this anarchist-punk world where people still post to Instagram after summoning an unsettling deer spirit.