“[Echo] is compelling and it reads very easily and it contains deep and powerful observations. I recommend it without reservation to adults and youngsters alike.”

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Whenever I read a work of fiction, I am longing to be transported. I want to love what’s going on and to love whomever it’s happening to. Editors know this and the best of them patiently sift through hours of preternatural wordage in order to yield a suitable harvest. I bow to the wisdom of Joselle Vanderhooft and Catherine Lundoff here.

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Playthings of the Gods is one of Drollerie Press’ strongest anthologies to date, filled with tales both heart wrenching, and empowering.  One thing that really ties the anthology together, aside from the theme, is the very lyrical prose. While each author has a style of their own, some stories compliment each other so beautifully you would swear it was intentional.

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“Kashina uses classic mythological elements [...] woven with traditional Russian mythology. At it’s heart, Ivan and Marya is a story of redemption and of love. The transitions are smooth and well-defined. Her descriptions are spare yet evocative, and the story is just the right length.”

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The Road to Shanhasson is a wonderful and unique Fantasy Romance with wicked warriors, a heartbreaking lovestory and an engaging plot.

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“Anna Kashina knows how to write well. [...] The book shows a deft touch with description, and a love of folktale and myth.”

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“It is definitely one of those stories that keeps you reading long after you promised to yourself to stop. Part contemporary coming-of-age, part mystery, and a hint of the paranormal thrown in for good measure, it is definitely on my recommend list.”

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“Kashina weaves the kind of tale my Russian ancestors would have told around their hearths.[...] She makes it both fresh and exciting.”

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“The writing throughout the novel is lovely and deeply inspired by the natural world. [...] It was like experiencing a fairy tale during a fever dream.”

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“The novel is a fantastic read [...] A “must read” for all young adults and adults alike.”

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