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She Wore Black
E96: Sleepy Hollow, Witches, and Halloween with Alyssa Palombo
Oct 5, 2023
Author Alyssa Palombo discusses her Sleepy Hollow retelling 'The Spellbook of Katrina Van Tassel' with topics including feminist retelling, love complexities, choices faced by unmarried women, favorite villains, and her contemporary novel about a troubled romance in a heavy metal band.
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- The Spellbook of Katrina Van Tassel is a feminist retelling of the Sleepy Hollow legend, giving agency to Katrina and showcasing deep and emotionally intimate connections between characters.
- The book explores themes of agency, resilience, and the consequences of choices, delving into the complexities of love and presenting realistic and multidimensional characters.
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The Spell Book of Katrina VanTassel: A Halloween Reading Tradition
The Spell Book of Katrina VanTassel by Elissa Palumbo is a feminist retelling of the legend of Sleepy Hollow from Katrina's point of view. Released in 2018, the novel combines historical fiction with magical elements, including witch characters. The book is set in Sleepy Hollow, a haunted world apart, as described in Washington Irving's original story. With its spooky atmosphere and romantic undertones, it captures the essence of Halloween and has become a Halloween reading tradition for many Gothic fans.
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