✨A Phoenix First Must Burn✨ . QOTD: Recommend a magical book. . A Phoenix First Must Burn edited by Patrice Caldwell is the twelfth book I read for the #clearurshitreadathon for the prompt magical book. . This is a collection of sci-fi and fantasy stories that are centered around black girl magic. It includes authors such as Elizabeth Acevedo, Ibi Zoboi, and Somaiya Daud. . This was such a fun collection to read and each story was so different; there's truly something for everyone here. I can't talk about every story in this collection but some of my favorites are Melie by Justina Ireland which includes mermaids and feels like a classic fairy tale with a twist. I also enjoyed Wherein Abigail Fields Recalls Her First Death and, Subsequently Her Best Life by Rebecca Roanhorse. This has western vibes and sapphic characters. Lastly, I want to mention Letting the Right One In by Patrice Caldwell which has sapphic vampires? . I definitely recommend reading the editor's note as it gives insight into the history and inspiration some of the specific stories draw from. It really enhances the reading experience. . #aphoenixfirstmustburn #fantasy #scifi #shortstories #booksofinstagram #bookishlove #bookishlovegroup #youngadultbooks #bibliophile #booksonbooks #bookaholic #booklover #bookstagrammer #bookreview #bookrecommendations (at Wilmington, North Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/CIV76e0A9DC/?igshid=ki13wstjydqr
