The Night Sender by Christina Tsirkas

A fantastical, erotic, and revelatory journey into self-discovery, The Night Sender by Christina Tsirkas is the story of a bold young woman who dares to challenge societal norms and cultural expectations at every turn.

A secretive coming-of-age ceremony brings together the free-spirited and open-minded Rose with the curious and daring Roosha, a mystical Night Sender whose only purpose in life is to deliver pleasure. However, their unique and surprising connection draws them both into a forbidden affair that will put their lives – both present and future – on the line.

Overflowing with blush-inducing language and perplexing emotional puzzles, this novel is highly original, yet somewhat reminiscent of Atwood’s dystopian worlds and her focus on gender roles, cultural oppression, and sexual liberation. The writing is clean and clever, without wasted words or hackneyed prose, and the dialogue is engaging and organic, while the characters themselves are believable, particularly Vivianna and Anne, who offer two extreme influences in Rose’s life.

Weaving imagery-thick language with raw and visceral descriptions and pulse-pounding moments of intimacy, The Night Sender is a powerful, female-driven novel that touches on deeply relevant themes, despite the fantastical elements. In this fearless and well-penned book, Tsirkas has created an impressive foundation for her next installment, where the stakes threaten to be even higher.

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