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    Ivelisse Housman’s strong Unseelie features autistic heroine

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    By Jessica on January 17, 2023 YA review, young adult
    Unseelie
UNSEELIE, by Ivelisse Housman, Inkyard Press; Original edition, Jan. 3, 2023, Hardcover, $18.99 (young adult)

    An autistic changeling joins her twin on a hunt for treasure in Unseelie, the first book in a new duology by Ivelisse Housman.

    Iselia “Seelie” Graygrove looks just like her twin, Isolde… but as an autistic changeling left in the human world by the fae as an infant, she has always known she is different. Seelie’s unpredictable magic makes it hard for her to fit in — and draws her and Isolde into the hunt for a fabled treasure. In a heist gone wrong, the sisters make some unexpected allies and find themselves unraveling a mystery that has its roots in the history of humans and fae alike.

    Both sisters soon discover that the secrets of the faeries may be more valuable than any pile of gold and jewels. But can Seelie harness her magic in time to protect her sister and herself? —Synopsis provided by Inkyard Press

    From the beginning of Unseelie, you know it’s different. Not only is the story unique, but there’s an authenticity to Ivelisse Housman’s writing that truly sets this novel apart.

    Not only is Unseelie’s main character autistic, its author is, too. And though Seelie’s autism is never spelled out as such in the novel, those who read it will recognize and relate. And Seelie’s character is so lovely, that those who are unfamiliar with autism will enjoy her just as much.

    While Seelie is the star of this show, Housman’s three main supporting characters — Isolde, Raze and Olani — show potential. It will be interesting to see how they develop in the sequel.

    Unseelie reads like a classic fairy tale, and fits well into its cannon. Magical elements and the fae are sure to draw in readers and Housman’s accessible writing will have them turning pages to the end.

     

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    Jessica Harrison is the main reviewer behind Cracking the Cover. Prior to creating Cracking the Cover, Jessica worked as the in-house book critic for the Deseret News, a daily newspaper in Salt Lake City. Jessica also worked as a copy editor and general features writer for the paper. Following that, Jessica spent two years with an international company as a social media specialist. She is currently a freelance writer/editor. She is passionate about reading and giving people the tools to make informed decisions in their own book choices.

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