Emma chats with Maria and Laura to recommend some of their favorite historical fantasy books. They talk a lot about Divine Rivals, go on a bit of a Leigh Bardugo tangent, and share why they love escapism in fiction.
Maria’s Picks:  


The Poppy War by R.F. Kuang


Mirrored Heavens by Rebecca Roanhorse


A Fragile Enchantment by Allison Saft


Laura’s Picks:  


The Familiar by Leigh Bardugo 


Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross 


The Bone Season by Samantha Shannon

 
Emma’s Picks:  


A Sweet Sting of Salt by Rose Sutherland  


Lady MacBeth by Ava Reid  


Heartless Hunter and Rebel Witch by Kristen Ciccarelli  


Other titles mentioned:


Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo


Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo


Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo

The Poppy War series by R. F. Kuang

Between Earth and Sky series by Rebecca Roanhorse


A River Enchanted by Rebecca Ross


A Fire Endless by Rebecca Ross


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