'The Book of the Maidservant' by Rebecca Barnhouse was a good book. I enjoyed all the plot twists, and the author did a very good job of making the main character, Johanna, relatable. The author had good word choices, and I liked how there were words that I didn't know because it gave me the oppo...
I was initially intrigued with the fact that it was "inspired" by the epic poem Beowulf. It was actually more of a sequel than a companion, but I liked it. It was very well written. My only concern in recommending it to my usual fantasy/action students is that it takes a little time to get int...