A funny and feminist take on epic fantasy—from the point of view of the ever-present tavern wench
Maxine Kaplan studied English and political science at Oberlin College and held a variety of positions in the publishing world before landing her current job as a private investigator and author. She lives and writes in Brooklyn, where she caters to the whims of her dim-witted but soulful cat.
“A fierce, feminist romp through the adventures of a tavern wench.
Like an old classic fairytale, with bands of thieves and magical
feathers, but with more badass female characters.”
*Shea Ernshaw, NYT bestselling author of The Wicked Deep*
“WENCH is a power fantasy for every girl yearning for a
body-positive, snarky, wonderfully queer heroine. Kaplan’s prose is
warm and inviting, and her characters utterly endearing. A witty
and charming romp!”
*Ashley Poston, National Best-Selling author of Geekerella*
“Smart, plucky, resourceful ... Tanya is exactly the kind of
character I love to root for. Readers are sure to delight in the
fresh, inventive magic of Wench. This story of lost family and
found friends is a heartfelt exploration of what it means to come
home.”
*Megan Bannen, author of The Bird & the Blade and Soulswift*
“Charming, thrilling, and always surprising, Wench offers a wildly
refreshing reimagining of the fantasy genre, one you won’t be able
to put down!”
*Andrew Shvarts, author of the Royal Bastards series*
“A spirited, fast-paced adventure that reminds readers not all
tough heroines need be handy with a sword.”
*Ellen Goodlett, author of Rule and Rise*
Compelling... The powerfully depicted feminine characters are a joy
to see develop, and the casual acceptance of same-sex relationships
is portrayed exceptionally well.
*School Library Journal*
A twisty, magical, romantic, and exhilarating adventure.
*Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books*
The root concept of an adventuring barmaid in a feminist fantasy
world will be enough to pull readers in, and Tanya’s energy and
determination will win them over along the way.
*Booklist*
An empowering fantasy debut.
*Publishers Weekly*
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