I enjoy finding a fantasy setting that is not mediveal Europe. Glover has set her tales in the post Civil War American South, where the Black characters are trying to navigate a racist society.
Hettie and her husband Benji previously helped free slaves. Now they are settled in Philodelphia and investigate suspicous deaths. Both are practitioners of the star sign magic that was banned for slaves, and have reputations which means people from across the community reach out to them for help.
The main themes are definitely centred around found family and love, along with trying to get by, the best you can. Lovely books, well-written and I’ll definitely be keeping an eye out for The Improvisors when it comes out next year.
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