{"product_id":"9780356518107","title":"The Monsters We Defy","description":"Author: Leslye Penelope\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9780356518107\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Little Brown\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 09 Aug 2022\u003cbr\u003ePages: 384 \u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Rich and immersive. . . full of mesmerizing magic!' \u003c\/b\u003eP. Djeli Clark, author of \u003ci\u003eA Master of Djinn\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e'This gorgeous historical fantasy combines a folkloric bent with a truly excellent heist' \u003c\/b\u003eHolly Black, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Cruel Prince\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eA dazzling historical fantasy that weaves together African American folk magic, history and romance.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eClara Johnson can talk to spirits - a gift that saved her during her darkest moments, now a curse that's left her indebted to the cunning spirit world. So when a powerful spirit offers her an opportunity to gain her freedom, Clara seizes the chance. The task: steal a magical ring from the wealthiest woman in the District.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eClara can't pull off this daring heist alone. She'll need the help of an unlikely team: from a handsome jazz musician able to hypnotize with a melody, to an aging actor who can change his face. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBut as conflict in the spirit world begins to leak into the human one - an insidious mystery is unfolding, one that could cost Clara her life. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eThe Monsters We Defy\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Penelope's blend of fantasy and history is pitch perfect. . . Readers will be wowed' \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e'A high-stakes, delightful read'\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eBuzzfeed\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e'An enchanting adventure that weaves a spell'\u003c\/b\u003e Justina Ireland\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eReader reviews:\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Omg this book is a MUST READ!' ?????\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Absolutely wonderful' ?????\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e'One of my favourite books of the year' ?????\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e'With seamlessly blended fantasy and history, complex characters, and a little touch of romance, this is a practically perfect read!' ?????\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Glorious! Absolutely gorgeous!' ?????\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e' I loooooooved this book. I love a good heist novel and this one was delightful' ?????\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e'I loved this book and I know it's one I'll be going back to reread in the future, It was an absolute blast to read, a mystery to solve heart pounding suspense, a little romance, and absolutely incredible characters. I can't recommend this book enough!!' ?????\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e'I adored this book! It's witty, adventurous, romantic and heartbreaking ' ?????\u003c\/b\u003e","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46469651398814,"sku":"ADS-9780356518107","price":22.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9780356518107.jpg?v=1770099527","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9780356518107","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}