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Sistersong by Lucy Holland


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This month at The Hidden Bookcase, we're reading historical fantasy! 

Our first read is Sistersong by Lucy Holland, chosen by Morgan. Let's talk betrayal, bone harps, and bigender witches!

Content warnings: Discussions of murder, wartime, foreign invasion, gore, internalised-ableism, transphobia, sexism, and religious conversion under duress.

Transcripts available at planarprod.com/the-hidden-bookcase-transcripts


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Other books referenced in this episode, in order of mention:

  • Kith and Kin by Marieke Nijkamp [UK LINK] / [US LINK]
  • Daughters of Sparta by Claire Heywood [UK LINK] / [US LINK]
  • Savage Her Reply by Deidre Sullivan [UK LINK]
  • A Skinful of Shadows by Frances Hardinge [UK LINK] / [US LINK]
  • Our next read:

    • A Marvellous Light by Freya Marske [UK LINK] / [US LINK]
    • Read safely- please always check the content warnings of any books we mention if you need before diving in.

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