Somehow she also manages to mix in the tales of Longinus, Arthur, and the glass slippers of Cinderella while bringing in elements of the warehouse from the end of Raiders of the Lost Ark where a nameless government employee stashed the Ark of the Covenant. Add to that a sprinkle of a world where the balance of power has tipped enough to make everyone paranoid...
However, at no time in the novel did I feel that any of these elements was ever out of control. Somehow she tames these tornadoes, each of which has their own Oz attached, and pulls them into a coherent tapestry of plot, character, and story. I don't know how she did it. I only know that I really enjoyed it and want to know what happens next!
So if you're looking for a book for summer reading, be sure to add Discord's Apple by Carrie Vaughn to your list. It's a fun ride. Now I have to go back and see what all the fuss is about this werewolf named Kitty...
For more information about Vaughn, be sure to check out her website and look for her books published by TOR/FORGE!
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