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A review by grimalkintoes
The Ballad of Perilous Graves by Alex Jennings
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Alex Jennings' debut novel is a starburst of color. Set in an alternate New Orleans known as NOLA, this urban fantasy is full of delightfully disorienting magical psychedelia — zombies, haints, and living songs, oh my! Take this book out with you to a local jazz bar.
The Ballad of Perilous Graves is a unique love story to the culture of New Orleans and the traditions that carry on despite the wreckage of the Storm. Jennings transports us to the streets of NOLA through atmosphere, unorthodox wordplay, authentic vernacular, and spirited dialogue. Jennings is by far a name to look out for in the magical realism and afrofuturism world.
Special thanks to Netgalley and Hachette Book Group for a free, physical ARC of this novel.
Expected publication date: June 21, 2022
The Ballad of Perilous Graves is a unique love story to the culture of New Orleans and the traditions that carry on despite the wreckage of the Storm. Jennings transports us to the streets of NOLA through atmosphere, unorthodox wordplay, authentic vernacular, and spirited dialogue. Jennings is by far a name to look out for in the magical realism and afrofuturism world.
Special thanks to Netgalley and Hachette Book Group for a free, physical ARC of this novel.
Expected publication date: June 21, 2022