Tuesday, January 7, 2014

In the Shadow of Blackbirds by Cat Winters

In the spirit of Ransom Riggs, some strange photographs are included in this YA novel. And it works.

Mary Shelley Black is shipped off to San Diego to live with her aunt--her father has been arrested for being anti-war and everyone around here is dying of the influenza. Add in a some spooky photography, and Mary Shelley isn't sure what to believe.

This book has a bit too much paranormal for me, but I appreciated the historical photographs of what is was like in 1918. I love historical fiction, so I'm glad when any historical fiction book gets some press.  This book is one of the2014 Morris Award finalists, but I don't think it will win.

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