The Maiden and Her Monster - September 2025 GSFF EditionThe forest eats the girls who wander out after dark . . . A dark, atmospheric and riveting debut, wreathed around a love story like no other Samantha Shannon, author of the million copy bestseller The Priory of the Orange Tree Rooted in fairytales, folklore, and sapphic romance, The Maiden and Her Monster by Maddie Martinez is perfect for fans of Katherine Arden, Ava Reid, and Naomi Novik. As the healers daughter, Malka has seen how the forest's curse

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Big fortunes come with big consequences

When he bumps into Bobbie

devastated that he wasn't there when his family most needed him

his beloved Hava

Only problem is

she will hurt him three times

one morning

and a new rat army is gathering strength

and it is through his eyes that we see what happens on the train

world renowned explorer Tim Severin goes in search of the real story behind Alfred Wallaces expeditions

Roxanne Gay