![]() ![]() Diversity in race, gender identity, and sexuality is well-represented. Welcome." -The New York Times Book Review "Presenting 13 reinterpretations of Poe's works alongside the originals, this enticing anthology offers an accessible, multifaceted reading experience for fans old and new.A refreshing assortment of diverse voices and contemporary themes ensures there's something for everyone in this delightful compilation." -Publishers Weekly, starred review "A genre-bending collection of 13 twists on Edgar Allan Poe's works does Poe proud with this creepy and atmospheric set of stories inspired by a handful of his most well-known works.Strong feminist themes appear throughout, and genres run the gamut from futuristic to gothic to lots in between. Adler's anthology brims over with fierce delight and uncanny invention the stories here vary in their effect nearly as much as Poe's do.And if you haven't read Poe before, His Hideous Heart works equally well as an introduction, a tribute and a loving critique. ![]() Kirkus Best Book of the Year Junior Library Guild Selection "A superb collection of young adult short stories inspired by Edgar Allan Poe's work.The volume is divided between the new stories and Poe's originals, which makes for a delightful reading experience. ![]()
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