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Synopsis
A writer of whimsy and passion, Sandra McDonald has collected her most evocative short fiction to offer readers in Diana Comet & Other Improbable Stories. A beautiful adventuress from the ancient city of New Dalli sets off to reclaim her missing lover. What secrets does she hide beneath her silk skirts? A gay cowboy flees the Great War in search of true love and the elusive undead poet Whit Waltman, but at what cost? A talking statue sends an abused boy spinning through a great metropolis, dodging pirates and search for a home. On these quests, you will meet macho firefighters, tiny fairies, collapsible musicians, lady devils and vengeful sea witches. These are stories to stir the heart and imagination.
Is Diana Comet and other improbable stories appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 16 and up.
This short story collection contains fantastical quests with mature themes including LGBTQ+ relationships, child abuse, and moderate fantasy violence involving pirates and sea witches. Stories explore love, loss, and identity through whimsical, imaginative narratives.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, mild sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include child abuse and violence.
Who'll love this
Teens who love imaginative, quirky fantasy stories with diverse characters on magical quests will enjoy these adventures featuring talking statues, undead poets, and mysterious adventurers.