Book review: ‘The shapeshifter’s daughter’, like its protagonists, struggles with identity

In attempting to explore mythology, familial trauma, terminal illness, and uplifting romance all at once, the novel's deeper themes are underdeveloped
Book review: ‘The shapeshifter’s daughter’, like its protagonists, struggles with identity

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Sat, 13 Dec, 2025 - 01:00
Maya Kulukundis 

  • The Shapeshifter’s Daughter 
  • Sally Magnusson 
  • John Murray Press, £16.99

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