Hello fictional friends,

Tricksters are having quite the literary moment!

Arthur Rivers here, fresh from our podcast exploration of how ancient mischief-makers are infiltrating modern stories in fascinating ways (Loki's cultural resurgence is just the beginning).

Between diving into vampire romances and chatting with bestselling author Sara Foster about the real-life horror that inspired her latest thriller, I've been witness to just how versatile villains can be – from seductive to terrifying to surprisingly heroic.

This week's menu includes:

• 🎙️ Our podcast deep-dive: How trickster figures are reshaping contemporary literature

• 🧛 Vampire love stories that prove the undead have the most passionate hearts

• 🌟 The pulse-pounding suspense of Foster's "When She Was Gone"

• 📖 "Rhino: The Rise Of A Warrior" review – where action meets unexpected emotion

• 💬 Behind the scenes with Sara Foster on turning real fears into fictional thrills)

• 📘 Latest ARC review of When She Was Gone by Sara Foster

• ⭐ An honest look at "Breath of the Dragon" (strengths, weaknesses, and all)

• 📰 And the latest bookish news

Whether you're drawn to mythological mischief, supernatural romance, or heart-racing suspense, grab your favorite reading beverage and join me as we explore these captivating literary landscapes...

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