Seven Deadly Shadows by Courtney Alameda

Her contemporaries may scorn her Filipina heritage and her dishes, but with her flawless social graces and culinary talents, Penelope is set to prove them wrong.Įlijah Little has nothing to his name but a truly excellent instinct for flavors. Penelope Pickering is going to prove the value of non-European cuisine to all of England. Helena Higgins, top of her class at the Royal Academy, has a sharp demeanor and an even sharper palate-and knows stardom awaits her if she can produce greatness in her final year. It’s 1830s England, and Culinarians-doyens who consult with society’s elite to create gorgeous food and confections-are the crème de la crème of high society. But she’s no Lizzy, or even Mary-instead, she’s someone even better: just plain Marnie.

But she’s determined to reinvent herself, so she enlists the help of her bubbly roommate and opens up to the world.Īnd between new friends, a very cute boy, and a rescue pup named Sir Pat, Marnie finds herself on a path to becoming a new person entirely. It is a truth universally acknowledged that every bookworm secretly wishes to be Lizzy Bennet from Pride and Prejudice.Ī less acknowledged truth is that Mary Bennet might be a better fit.įor Marnie Barnes, realizing she’s a Mary Bennet is devastating. YOU NEED TO READ IF YOU WANT A TWIST ON THE CLASSICS Their characters take on a broad variety of adventures, from pursuing greatness in the culinary arts to investigating gruesome murders.Īre you ready to dive into these reimagined classics? Whether you prefer the glittering realms of Grimms’ fairy tales, the blood-curdling horror of Edgar Allen Poe, or the clever humor of Jane Austen, we’ve got you covered! These titles all feature complex female protagonists, while expanding on the worlds and themes of stories you know and love.

Although it happens to be Women’s History Month, there’s never a bad time to recommend some fantastic feminist reads! These books are thrilling retellings of well-known favorites (with a feminist twist).

Seven Deadly Shadows by Courtney Alameda