New York Journal of Books Reviews "Monstress: Stories" by Lysley Tenorio

Feb. 7, 2012 - PRLog -- New York Journal of Books reviewer Vinton Rafe McCabe proclaims, "There is always a certain joy in reading debut works of fiction—most especially in reading first collections of short stories by new authors who possess not only a talent for storytelling, but also a unique narrative voice, a way of framing the action and writing sentences that is remarkably their own. All the better if the author also shows an imagination that allows the reader to experience new realities and unexpected points of view."

Vinton Rafe McCabe also writes, "Reading these stories is not unlike watching the new season of “American Idol” and seeing a 16-year-old who walks onstage, opens her mouth, and seizes and holds the spotlight with the power of a fully realized, skillfully performed song. For most of us, that voice—spoken, written, or sung—never quite happens. But for some few, the talent seems innate, and their debuts can leave us breathless"

"Monstress packs enough literary heat to excite even the most winter ravaged among us. It is highly recommended"

To read New York Journal of Books reviewer Vinton Rafe McCabe's full review of "Monstress: Stories" by Lysley Tenorio visit http://www.nyjournalofbooks.com/review/monstress-stories today!

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