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1 author picked Little Nothing as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Little Nothing is a terrific, atmospheric novella about two young women finding unique ways to resist and protect their communities.

Set in Florida at the start of the Civil War, Bess and Jonnie are a lesbian couple who use knotwork magic and the power of the local waterhorses, known as “limerunners,” to push back against a Confederacy trying to take over their home.

Holloway has a unique voice, and this is a read you won’t forget in a hurry.

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