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Psychopomp and Circumstance by Eden Royce (2025, Hardcover)

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PublisherDoherty Associates, LLC, Tom & Co
ISBN-101250330963
ISBN-139781250330963
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Book TitlePsychopomp and Circumstance
Number of Pages176 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2025
TopicFantasy / Gaslamp, Fantasy / Historical
GenreFiction
AuthorEden Royce
FormatHardcover

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Item Height1 in
Item Weight15.9 Oz
Item Length8 in
Item Width5 in

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Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2024-034377
Reviews" A deeply loving exploration of grief, loss, and the righting of past wrongs as experienced by a young woman who's coming into her own power for the first time in her life. It's set in a lush and complex world with a history and magic all its own, and I highly recommend it. "--Moniquill Blackgoose, author of To Shape a Dragon's Breath Praise for Root Magic " A poignant, necessary entry into the children's literary canon , Root Magic brings to life the history and culture of Gullah people while highlighting the timeless plight of Black Americans. Add in a fun, magical adventure and you get everything I want in a book! " --Justina Ireland, New York Times bestselling author of Dread Nation "A terrific, wondrous glimpse of Gullah Geechee culture, richly detailed and inviting. Blending familial and ancestral lore with folk magic, Royce's novel set in a racist South, resonates powerfully. An original, compelling must-read. " --Jewell Parker Rhodes, New York Times bestselling author of Ghost Boys "Royce pulls back a curtain and invites the reader to a world within a world, a place in time full of both danger and magic. You won't just read it; you'll live it. "--Saundra Mitchell, author of Shadowed Summer and All the Things We Do in the Dark "Eden Royce's debut is a spellbinding southern gothic tale of bravery, family, and historic truths that need to be told . Black Girl Magic has never been more powerful."--Ronald L. Smith, author of Hoodoo "This richly detailed narrative offers elements of magical realism against a backdrop of social change, presenting a convincing family story and exploring community differences. A strong coming-of-age story grounded in a vibrant cultural heritage."-- Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "For fans of Tracey Baptiste's The Jumbies , this book, with its rich language and evocative setting, is a great addition to the literature based on the folklore that sustained many people of color in their island communities."-- The Horn Book "1960s South Carolina comes to life in this middle grade debut filled with magic and heart."-- Publishers Weekly, " A deeply loving exploration of grief, loss, and the righting of past wrongs as experienced by a young woman who's coming into her own power for the first time in her life. It's set in a lush and complex world with a history and magic all its own, and I highly recommend it. "--Moniquill Blackgoose, author of To Shape a Dragon's Breath "With flourishes of magic and mystique underpinning the tale, Psychopomp and Circumstance is a nimble story of beginnings, endings, and everything in between. Enchanting from the first to last word , you'll ponder about death--and the rather unexpected opportunities it brings."--Nicole Glover, author of The Conductors "Eden Royce's enthralling novella Psychopomp & Circumstance is as if a Gothic novel and a gaslamp fantasy had an alternate Reconstruction era baby . Despite its focus on the sad question of how best to say goodbye to a loved one, the gentle skillfulness of Royce's storytelling is both soothing and compelling. This is a story with magic, revelations and twists that doesn't shy away from the worst parts of the Reconstruction, but does so only to heal and present the everyday triumphs and tremendous heart at the core of its wonderful characters. If you loved the charm and originality of C.L. Polk's Kingston Cycle series, this is the novella for you!" --R. S. A. Garcia, Nebula Award winner and Sturgeon, Locus, and Ignyte awards finalist, and author of The Nightward " Energetic and delicate, intimate and splendid. So colorful, so cozy, and yet so haunted: Eden Royce's Psychopomp and Circumstance is an adventure of deep awakening set during the Reconstruction Era, vigorously reimagined in magic-steeped sepia." --C. S. E. Cooney, World Fantasy Award-winning author of Saint Death's Daughter "As an eldest daughter, Phaedra's battles reminded me of how much courage and self-love it takes to become and continue becoming in a world that doesn't set you up to . From the moment we started her journey I was hooked, I couldn't put it down." --A$iahMae, Poet Laureate of Charleston, SC Praise for Root Magic " A poignant, necessary entry into the children's literary canon , Root Magic brings to life the history and culture of Gullah people while highlighting the timeless plight of Black Americans. Add in a fun, magical adventure and you get everything I want in a book! " --Justina Ireland, New York Times bestselling author of Dread Nation "A terrific, wondrous glimpse of Gullah Geechee culture, richly detailed and inviting. Blending familial and ancestral lore with folk magic, Royce's novel set in a racist South, resonates powerfully. An original, compelling must-read. " --Jewell Parker Rhodes, New York Times bestselling author of Ghost Boys "Royce pulls back a curtain and invites the reader to a world within a world, a place in time full of both danger and magic. You won't just read it; you'll live it. "--Saundra Mitchell, author of Shadowed Summer and All the Things We Do in the Dark "Eden Royce's debut is a spellbinding southern gothic tale of bravery, family, and historic truths that need to be told . Black Girl Magic has never been more powerful."--Ronald L. Smith, author of Hoodoo, " A deeply loving exploration of grief, loss, and the righting of past wrongs as experienced by a young woman who's coming into her own power for the first time in her life. It's set in a lush and complex world with a history and magic all its own, and I highly recommend it. "--Moniquill Blackgoose, author of To Shape a Dragon's Breath "With flourishes of magic and mystique underpinning the tale, Psychopomp and Circumstance is a nimble story of beginnings, endings, and everything in between. Enchanting from the first to last word, you'll ponder about death--and the rather unexpected opportunities it brings."--Nicole Glover, author of The Conductors " Energetic and delicate, intimate and splendid. So colorful, so cozy, and yet so haunted: Eden Royce's Psychopomp and Circumstance is an adventure of deep awakening set during the Reconstruction Era, vigorously reimagined in magic-steeped sepia." --C. S. E. Cooney, World Fantasy Award-winning author of Saint Death's Daughter Praise for Root Magic " A poignant, necessary entry into the children's literary canon , Root Magic brings to life the history and culture of Gullah people while highlighting the timeless plight of Black Americans. Add in a fun, magical adventure and you get everything I want in a book! " --Justina Ireland, New York Times bestselling author of Dread Nation "A terrific, wondrous glimpse of Gullah Geechee culture, richly detailed and inviting. Blending familial and ancestral lore with folk magic, Royce's novel set in a racist South, resonates powerfully. An original, compelling must-read. " --Jewell Parker Rhodes, New York Times bestselling author of Ghost Boys "Royce pulls back a curtain and invites the reader to a world within a world, a place in time full of both danger and magic. You won't just read it; you'll live it. "--Saundra Mitchell, author of Shadowed Summer and All the Things We Do in the Dark "Eden Royce's debut is a spellbinding southern gothic tale of bravery, family, and historic truths that need to be told . Black Girl Magic has never been more powerful."--Ronald L. Smith, author of Hoodoo "This richly detailed narrative offers elements of magical realism against a backdrop of social change, presenting a convincing family story and exploring community differences. A strong coming-of-age story grounded in a vibrant cultural heritage."-- Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "For fans of Tracey Baptiste's The Jumbies , this book, with its rich language and evocative setting, is a great addition to the literature based on the folklore that sustained many people of color in their island communities."-- The Horn Book "1960s South Carolina comes to life in this middle grade debut filled with magic and heart."-- Publishers Weekly, " A deeply loving exploration of grief, loss, and the righting of past wrongs as experienced by a young woman who's coming into her own power for the first time in her life. It's set in a lush and complex world with a history and magic all its own, and I highly recommend it. "--Moniquill Blackgoose, author of To Shape a Dragon's Breath "With flourishes of magic and mystique underpinning the tale, Psychopomp and Circumstance is a nimble story of beginnings, endings, and everything in between. Enchanting from the first to last word , you'll ponder about death--and the rather unexpected opportunities it brings."--Nicole Glover, author of The Conductors " Energetic and delicate, intimate and splendid. So colorful, so cozy, and yet so haunted: Eden Royce's Psychopomp and Circumstance is an adventure of deep awakening set during the Reconstruction Era, vigorously reimagined in magic-steeped sepia." --C. S. E. Cooney, World Fantasy Award-winning author of Saint Death's Daughter "As an eldest daughter, Phaedra's battles reminded me of how much courage and self-love it takes to become and continue becoming in a world that doesn't set you up to . From the moment we started her journey I was hooked, I couldn't put it down." --A$iahMae, Poet Laureate of Charleston, SC Praise for Root Magic " A poignant, necessary entry into the children's literary canon , Root Magic brings to life the history and culture of Gullah people while highlighting the timeless plight of Black Americans. Add in a fun, magical adventure and you get everything I want in a book! " --Justina Ireland, New York Times bestselling author of Dread Nation "A terrific, wondrous glimpse of Gullah Geechee culture, richly detailed and inviting. Blending familial and ancestral lore with folk magic, Royce's novel set in a racist South, resonates powerfully. An original, compelling must-read. " --Jewell Parker Rhodes, New York Times bestselling author of Ghost Boys "Royce pulls back a curtain and invites the reader to a world within a world, a place in time full of both danger and magic. You won't just read it; you'll live it. "--Saundra Mitchell, author of Shadowed Summer and All the Things We Do in the Dark "Eden Royce's debut is a spellbinding southern gothic tale of bravery, family, and historic truths that need to be told . Black Girl Magic has never been more powerful."--Ronald L. Smith, author of Hoodoo, " A deeply loving exploration of grief, loss, and the righting of past wrongs as experienced by a young woman who's coming into her own power for the first time in her life. It's set in a lush and complex world with a history and magic all its own, and I highly recommend it. "--Moniquill Blackgoose, author of To Shape a Dragon's Breath "With flourishes of magic and mystique underpinning the tale, Psychopomp and Circumstance is a nimble story of beginnings, endings, and everything in between. Enchanting from the first to last word , you'll ponder about death--and the rather unexpected opportunities it brings."--Nicole Glover, author of The Conductors "Eden Royce's enthralling novella Psychopomp & Circumstance is as if a Gothic novel and a gaslamp fantasy had an alternate Reconstruction era baby . Despite its focus on the sad question of how best to say goodbye to a loved one, the gentle skillfulness of Royce's storytelling is both soothing and compelling. This is a story with magic, revelations and twists that doesn't shy away from the worst parts of the Reconstruction, but does so only to heal and present the everyday triumphs and tremendous heart at the core of its wonderful characters. If you loved the charm and originality of C.L. Polk's Kingston Cycle series, this is the novella for you!" --R. S. A. Garcia, Nebula Award winner and Sturgeon, Locus, and Ignyte awards finalist, and author of The Nightward " Energetic and delicate, intimate and splendid. So colorful, so cozy, and yet so haunted: Eden Royce's Psychopomp and Circumstance is an adventure of deep awakening set during the Reconstruction Era, vigorously reimagined in magic-steeped sepia." --C. S. E. Cooney, World Fantasy Award-winning author of Saint Death's Daughter "As an eldest daughter, Phaedra's battles reminded me of how much courage and self-love it takes to become and continue becoming in a world that doesn't set you up to . From the moment we started her journey I was hooked, I couldn't put it down." --A$iahMae, Poet Laureate of Charleston, SC " Psychopomp & Circumstance is a beautiful story of family, love, grief, and self-acceptance in a fascinating fantasy world that feels familiar, yet also unsettling and wondrous. Eden Royce draws complex and emotionally satisfying relationships--I sympathized with Phee right away, and as I read on, I loved her more and more. This is a treat for anyone who loves things like C. S. E. Cooney's Dark Breakers world, or Nghi Vo's Siren Queen . "--Julia Rios, Hugo-award-winning editor and author, " A deeply loving exploration of grief, loss, and the righting of past wrongs as experienced by a young woman who's coming into her own power for the first time in her life. It's set in a lush and complex world with a history and magic all its own, and I highly recommend it. "--Moniquill Blackgoose, author of To Shape a Dragon's Breath "With flourishes of magic and mystique underpinning the tale, Psychopomp and Circumstance is a nimble story of beginnings, endings, and everything in between. Enchanting from the first to last word , you'll ponder about death--and the rather unexpected opportunities it brings."--Nicole Glover, author of The Conductors " Energetic and delicate, intimate and splendid. So colorful, so cozy, and yet so haunted: Eden Royce's Psychopomp and Circumstance is an adventure of deep awakening set during the Reconstruction Era, vigorously reimagined in magic-steeped sepia." --C. S. E. Cooney, World Fantasy Award-winning author of Saint Death's Daughter Praise for Root Magic " A poignant, necessary entry into the children's literary canon , Root Magic brings to life the history and culture of Gullah people while highlighting the timeless plight of Black Americans. Add in a fun, magical adventure and you get everything I want in a book! " --Justina Ireland, New York Times bestselling author of Dread Nation "A terrific, wondrous glimpse of Gullah Geechee culture, richly detailed and inviting. Blending familial and ancestral lore with folk magic, Royce's novel set in a racist South, resonates powerfully. An original, compelling must-read. " --Jewell Parker Rhodes, New York Times bestselling author of Ghost Boys "Royce pulls back a curtain and invites the reader to a world within a world, a place in time full of both danger and magic. You won't just read it; you'll live it. "--Saundra Mitchell, author of Shadowed Summer and All the Things We Do in the Dark "Eden Royce's debut is a spellbinding southern gothic tale of bravery, family, and historic truths that need to be told . Black Girl Magic has never been more powerful."--Ronald L. Smith, author of Hoodoo "This richly detailed narrative offers elements of magical realism against a backdrop of social change, presenting a convincing family story and exploring community differences. A strong coming-of-age story grounded in a vibrant cultural heritage."-- Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "For fans of Tracey Baptiste's The Jumbies , this book, with its rich language and evocative setting, is a great addition to the literature based on the folklore that sustained many people of color in their island communities."-- The Horn Book "1960s South Carolina comes to life in this middle grade debut filled with magic and heart."-- Publishers Weekly
SynopsisShirley Jackson and Nebula Award finalist author Eden Royce pens a Southern Gothic historical fantasy story of a contentious funeral in her adult fiction debut. "A tale of loss and hope and how the present can give way to new futures."-- Kirkus Reviews Phee St. Margaret is a daughter of the Reconstruction, born to a family of free Black business owners in New Charleston. Coddled to within an inch of her life by a mother who refuses to let her daughter live a life other than the one she dictates, Phee yearns to demonstrate she's capable of more than simply marrying well. When word arrives that her Aunt Cleo, long estranged from the family, has passed away, Phee risks her mother's wrath to step up and accept the role of pomp--the highly honored duty of planning the funeral service. Traveling alone to the town of Horizon and her aunt's unsettling home, Phee soon discovers that visions and shadows beckon from every reflective surface, and that some secrets transcend the borders of life and death., Shirley Jackson and Nebula Award finalist author Eden Royce pens a Southern Gothic historical fantasy story of a contentious funeral in her adult fiction debut. Phee St. Margaret is a daughter of the Reconstruction, born to a family of free Black business owners in New Charleston. Coddled to within an inch of her life by a mother who refuses to let her daughter live a life other than the one she dictates, Phee yearns to demonstrate she's capable of more than simply marrying well. When word arrives that her Aunt Cleo, long estranged from the family, has passed away, Phee risks her mother's wrath to step up and accept the role of pomp--the highly honored duty of planning the funeral service. Traveling alone to the town of Horizon and her aunt's unsettling home, Phee soon discovers that visions and shadows beckon from every reflective surface, and that some secrets transcend the borders of life and death.
LC Classification NumberPS3618.O8954P79 2025