Oh dear, I really shouldn’t be writing book reviews just now. I have far too much other work to do. However, given that this blog is being featured on the Asimov’s website this month, I feel honor-bound to talk more about books than usual.

Fortunately I have a really good one to write about. The Summer Prince by Alaya Dawn Johnson is one of my favorite books of the year thus far. It is, of course, a 2013 book, and has been turning up on all sorts of awards lists. If you haven’t noticed it, go read the review and find out why.