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A review by cait_s
Queen Victoria's Book of Spells: An Anthology of Gaslamp Fantasy by Terri Windling, Ellen Datlow
3.0
Not Steampunk, people! This is “Gaslamp Fantasy,” which means a Victorian setting and characters, with the addition of magic. Not pretty sparkly fairies, but the darker fairy tales, where children are stolen, or people lured to their deaths.
The stories explore the lives of the people, from the Queen to factory workers, and range from hopeful to dark, many providing fascinating, detailed glimpses into Victorian society.
Any avid reader will likely recognize at least one name from the pretty impressive list of contributors. Fans of Steampunk might enjoy this book, if they keep in mind that it's something slightly different.
The stories explore the lives of the people, from the Queen to factory workers, and range from hopeful to dark, many providing fascinating, detailed glimpses into Victorian society.
Any avid reader will likely recognize at least one name from the pretty impressive list of contributors. Fans of Steampunk might enjoy this book, if they keep in mind that it's something slightly different.