Dreadful Young Ladies and Other Stories

In "Dreadful Young Ladies," award-winning author Kelly Barnhill presents a captivating collection of nine stories filled with uncanny characters navigating strikingly human experiences in imaginative worlds. From rekindled love in "Mrs. Sorensen and the Sasquatch" to a poignant exchange of letters exploring grief and sexuality in "Open the Door and the Light Pours Through," each tale reveals profound themes of love, death, jealousy, and hope. The collection also includes the World Fantasy Award-winning novella "The Unlicensed Magician," showcasing the secret, magical life of an invisible girl. This intriguing anthology highlights Barnhill’s talent for blending reality with fantasy.