Every Bird a Prince

“Reese’s splendid story skillfully combines everyday experiences with a fantastical world, and though the talking birds and ferocious frostfangs are a surface-level treat, they’re also thoughtful explorations of selfdoubt and asexuality. A powerful testament to self-knowledge and boldly living in your truth.” –Booklist

“Using frostfangs as a metaphor for the debilitating effects of self-doubt, this contemporary fantasy realistically examines Eren’s confusion, fear of alienation, and suffocation as she grapples with her true sexuality. Multidimensional supporting characters with their own identity issues and vulnerabilities add veracity and depth..” –Kirkus Reviews

“Reese gives equal weight to each storyline and captures how the urgency of self-identification and fear of your own truths can pervade every moment and feel just as catastrophic as the potential end of the world. It’s a comfort that Eren and her pals save the day–perhaps even more so that they each find new truths in themselves and each other. ” –The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books

“Meanwhile, a conversation with Alex’s asexual, pan-romantic sister gives Eren the framework to consider her own sexuality. Eren’s relatable effort to find her own path is sympathetically wrought, while the conflict between the birds and frostfangs provides an alternate lens for a protagonist working through layers of feelings.” –Publishers Weekly

Jenn Reese writes speculative fiction for readers of all ages. She is the author of the Above World trilogy, whose first installment was a finalist for the 2012 Andre Norton Award for Young Adult Science Fiction and Fantasy, and A Game of Fox & Squirrels. She lives in Portland, Oregon, where she revels in the rain, plays too many video games, and works as a freelance graphic designer.

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