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(Fantasy Horror) Despite her parents' best efforts, Agatha was born to be a witch, and eventually they turned her over to St. Medusa's school. (3,652 words; Time: 12m)
Rating: ★☆☆☆☆ Needs Improvement
Recommended By: RHorton:4"The Key to St. Medusa's," by Kat Howard [bio] (edited by John Joseph Adams), appeared in Lightspeed Magazine issue 77, published on October 1, 2016.
Mini-Review (click to view--possible spoilers)
Pro: This story combines the Harry Potter story with the Bluebeard legend. Unlike the legend, Agatha takes care of Bluebeard herself--she has no need to wait for outside help to arrive.
Con: Agatha is something of a Mary Sue; she has no difficulty at anything she does. It's all so easy for her, you wonder why the other girls were killed so easily.
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Con: Agatha is something of a Mary Sue; she has no difficulty at anything she does. It's all so easy for her, you wonder why the other girls were killed so easily.
Other Reviews: Search Web, Browse Review Sites (Issue 77)
Kat Howard Info: Interviews, Websites, ISFDB, FreeSFOnline
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