Richly developed characters navigate a society defined by wealth and hidden hierarchies for engaging storytelling
Atmospheric setting in Philadelphia shaped by extreme weather and economic collapse enhances the reading experience
Themes of identity, belonging, and the pursuit of personal freedom resonate with adult readers
Literary genre appeals to readers seeking nuanced character-driven fiction
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It's the winter solstice in a Philadelphia that has been eroded by extreme weather, economic collapse, and disease-carrying mosquitoes. The Saturnalia carnival is about to begin - an evening on which nearly everyone, rich or poor, forgets their troubles for a moment. For Nina, Saturnalia is simply a cruel reminder of the night that change
