Rebecca Podos crée des histoires évocatrices et atmosphériques qui explorent souvent les complexités de l'identité et les secrets familiaux. Sa prose est incisive et lyrique, mêlant suspense et profonde perspicacité émotionnelle. Podos explore des thèmes d'amour, de perte et de recherche de sa place dans le monde avec une maturité et une empathie remarquables. Ses récits touchent les lecteurs par leur honnêteté et leur perspective unique sur l'expérience de grandir.
Rebecca Podos, Lambda Award-winning author of Like Water, returns with a contemporary Jewish fantasy of enduring love, unfathomable loss, and the power of stories to hold us together when it seems that nothing else can. Hannah's whole life has been spent in motion.
Recognized for its excellence in LGBT young adult literature, this award-winning novel explores themes of identity, acceptance, and the challenges faced by LGBTQ youth. Through relatable characters and an engaging narrative, it delves into personal struggles and the importance of community and support. The story resonates with readers by highlighting the journey toward self-discovery and the power of love and friendship in overcoming adversity.
The narrative explores the profound impact of the past on personal identity and future choices, weaving a tale that is both lush and dark. It delves into themes of courage and transformation, highlighting the struggles characters face as they confront their histories. With a rich storytelling style, the author invites readers to reflect on how the past can influence the present and the bravery required to forge a new path.
"The Mystery of Hollow Places" by Rebecca Podos is a beautifully crafted debut novel exploring themes of love, loss, and identity. Seventeen-year-old Imogene Scott embarks on a quest to find her missing father, believing he is searching for her long-lost mother, whom she knows only through stories.
Set in a whimsical world of cottagecore charm, the story follows Yael Clauneck, a reluctant heir to a wealthy family, who escapes a stifling future to seek adventure. Margot Greenwillow, a struggling plant witch, unexpectedly reunites with Yael, offering them a job in her greenhouse. As they bond over shared dreams and flirtation, Margot secretly plots to reclaim her family's lost fortune, while both face the challenges posed by their families' expectations and their deepening feelings for each other.