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Crissi McDonald Author Of The Clock in the Water

From Crissi's 3 favorite reads in 2024.

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Crissi's 3 favorite reads in 2024

Crissi McDonald Why Crissi loves this book

"When Women Were Dragons" by Kelly Barnhill is a genre-bending tale that mixes fantasy and social commentary, exploring themes of empowerment, rage, and transformation. Set in a 1950s America where women mysteriously transform into fierce, fire-breathing dragons, this novel is both a powerful feminist allegory and an enchanting story of personal liberation. Through the eyes of young Alex, who grapples with the mysterious "Mass Dragoning" that claimed her aunt, Barnhill delves into suppressed female anger, the cost of societal expectations, and the strength found in self-discovery. The prose is poetic yet sharp, rich with emotion and wonder, drawing readers into a world where the boundaries between humanity and mythology blur. This book takes the reader on a bold, imaginative journey that is not only entertaining, but moving and inspiring. A must-read for anyone who’s ever felt the call to unleash their inner power after life tells them they are powerless.

By Kelly Barnhill ,

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7 authors picked When Women Were Dragons as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

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A KIRKUS BEST BOOK OF 2022 • A rollicking feminist tale set in 1950s America where thousands of women have spontaneously transformed into dragons, exploding notions of a woman’s place in the world and expanding minds about accepting others for who they really are. • The first adult novel by the Newbery award-winning author of The Girl Who Drank the Moon

Alex Green is a young girl in a world much like ours, except for its most seminal event: the Mass Dragoning of 1955, when hundreds of thousands of ordinary wives and mothers sprouted wings, scales, and talons; left a…


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Aggressor by FX Holden,

It is April 1st, 2038. Day 60 of China's blockade of the rebel island of Taiwan.

The US government has agreed to provide Taiwan with a weapons system so advanced that it can disrupt the balance of power in the region. But what pilot would be crazy enough to run…

Book cover of Path to the Priestess Temple

Crissi McDonald Author Of The Clock in the Water

From Crissi's 3 favorite reads in 2024.

Why am I passionate about this?

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Crissi's 3 favorite reads in 2024

Crissi McDonald Why Crissi loves this book

"Path to the Priestess Temple" by Dianne Adel is a transformative journey into the lives of three modern-day women, and what happens when an ancient even touches them. Adel's writing is both wise and enchanting, introducing characters that connect deeply with the divine feminine. Her writing is beautifully empowering and celebrates the rich inner and outer lives of women, through the three main characters that inhabit these pages. This book is a true gem for those wishing to get lost in the lyrical writing and storytelling that Adel crafts.

By Dianne Adel ,

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1 author picked Path to the Priestess Temple as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

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"An exquisitely renderd tale… A stunner of a book from a writer to watch."
The Prairie Book 5 Star Review Nov 2023
"Dianne Adel's use of fantastical elements to reinforce the themes of the narrative hits the nail right on the head."
Reader’s Favorite 5 Star Review Nov 2023
"The story grew into something more than women connecting over time and space; it had a powerful message. The ending of the book gave me chills, which rarely, if ever, happens."
Kristen Cowen On Line Book Club May 2024

When aging rock star, Scotty D. Jones sees a woman’s face in…


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