C. L. Polk

From the award-wining author of Witchmark comes a Tor.com Original short story, C. L. Polk's St. Valentine, ST. Abigail, St. Brigid All magical requests comes with a price. A girl with witchcraft, no friends, and only her mother’s bees to confide in will pay whatever’s necessary to keep the girl she loves safe. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

A Tor.com Original

St. Valentine, St. Abigail, St. Brigid

aleksandra

2.5/5

It was okay, but for most of the story I wondered whether they were in high school or primary school, because the dialogue between them was quite stiff and childish.

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    I was made to be given away to a woman with the wisdom of the bees.
  


St. Valentine, St. Abigail, St. Brigid is a story following the daughter of a witch that is willing to pay whatever price needed to save her crush and classmate from a dark curse. This story is enticing with the added magical realism in the story as a fantastical element that stands on its own, separate from the witchcraft moments. I find that fascinating because the traditional magic is mixed with magical realism to add an edge to the story and necessary plot tool that isn't exclusive to the magic users but also other characters. The romance in this isn't that deep and it can be interpreted in any way you can considering the ending. 
Definitely a stand out short amongst the others that I've read this month, highly recommend for lovers of young adult queer witchy fantasy.


  
    “St. Valentine, St. Abigail, St. Brigid,” I plead. Saints and beekeepers all. “My beloved lies under attack. What must I do to keep her safe?”

“What will you give to keep her safe?”

“Anything.”

St. Valentine, St. Abigail, St. Brigid A Tor.com Original

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