Book Review: “Now I Surrender” By Álvaro Enrigue
Álvaro Enrigue’s 2026 novel Now I Surrender, translated by Natasha Wimmer, revisits the Apache‑Mexican‑American frontier of the late‑19th century. The narrative follows Geronimo’s early life in Mexico and the tangled wars among Apaches, Mexican forces, and U.S. troops, blending documented events with imaginative flourishes. Enrigue treats all sides with sympathy but elevates the Apache perspective, portraying them as resilient Mexican heroes rather than mere bandits. The reviewer praises the book’s vivid terrain, moral complexity, and its timely commentary on border identities.
Book Review: “Brawler” By Lauren Groff
Lauren Groff’s new short‑story collection Brawler is a stark, unrelenting portrait of violence, neglect, and fleeting moments of joy that are quickly eclipsed by darkness. The reviewer describes each tale as emotionally taxing, questioning whether the book’s bleak outlook serves any...
Book Review: “Agnes Aubert’s Mystical Cat Shelter” By Heather Fawcett
Heather Fawcett’s *Agnes Aubert’s Mystical Cat Shelter* blends urban fantasy with a cat‑centric premise, set in a timeless Montreal where magic is illegal and tied to ordinary artefacts. The protagonist, Agnes, must relocate her shelter after a magical feud destroys...