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This book is fantastic! Set in Washington DC in the 20s- this fantasy-heist story has an entirely black cast of characters, led by Clara, who is endearingly sassy yet vulnerable. I was completely engaged from start to finish and HOPE there will be a sequel! And isn‘t the cover lovely? #bbrc:best of both worlds #ISpyBingo: blurb on cover, cover I love, purple,blue&green

This was so good! the setting (1920s, Washington DC‘s Black Broadway), the worldbuilding (spirits, enigmas, destiny), the language (zombies are “the reinvigorated”, the possessed are “the embraced”), & the characters (many based on true stories equally captivating) made for a wholly unique story.

I will definitely be reading more from this author.

This urban fantasy set in Twenties America was fresh and inventive.

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Loved this book,I can‘t say enough about the creativity of the author to take a real story of a young woman named Carrie Johnson and historical events that happened in 1920‘s during the Harlem renaissance that also depicts the disturbing pieces of history of that era that sadly still have comparisons today. L. P. turned it into a fantasy heist story with a really interesting cast of characters that I got totally invested in!

Clara, burdened by gifts from the spirit world, is offered a chance to free herself from powers that are also a curse. Her goal? To steal a powerful magical item from a mafia wife. No problem.

This was so charming! Absolutely dripping w/historical atmosphere, unique magic, & a clever heist. All characters but Clara felt a little flat. The end was a little deus ex machina for me. But this was a delightful listen, with A+ narration! 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌑

This book set in Washington D.C. during the 1920's was a great read. Clara sees spirits, or what she calls Engimas. I loved the way that the supernatural aspects were handled in this story. It reminded me a bit of the graphic novel series BitterRoot.

There are great characters, wonderful descriptions of the setting, and action and adventure I wasn't expecting.

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Another I hope to read for #Scarathlon.

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There are many aspects of this novel that were phenomenal, it‘s hard to know where to start! What truly blew my mind was the author‘s note at the end of the novel, explaining that the story was based off of a real person, Clara “Carrie” Minor Johnson, & real events. Penelope seamlessly incorporated the true story into the book, not only staying true to the real person‘s story, but also adding an element of fantasy that was believable & intriguing.

Happy book birthday to THE MONSTERS WE DEFY by @leslyepenelope
Spirits, jazz, & and heist. Excellent historical fantasy!
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Full review at: https://lostnagoodbook.wordpress.com/2022/08/11/the-monsters-we-defy-leslye-pene...

Epic battle for attention. Who will win: book or Talia?? 😂
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My fingers are itching, I need this so bad! Magic, heists, 20s setting, AND a ragtag group of misfits?! This book was tailored for me. ❤️

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