Monday, May 18, 2026

Luna, Phoenix, Queen by Julie Orringer


Luna, Phoenix and Queen are all avatars of the same dog, the firm glue that holds this marvel of a story together. Orringer delivers another knockout in this nuanced portrait of life’s infinite complications. Dava Pennington is gradually fading from Alzheimer’s, worrying both her husband, Barr, a fellow professor, and Svetlana, Dava’s lover, also a professor at the same school. It’s hard to tell if Barr knows about his wife’s affair with Svetlana. When the complexities and betrayals come to light, the resulting reboot is achingly nuanced and brilliantly executed. A different book from Flight Portfolio, but still a winner. 


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