I just finished reading Lore by Alexandra Bracken, and it was a fun urban fantasy ride with a cool Greek mythology gimmick. But the thing that really struck me about this book is the way the main character, Melora, is so angry. And while there are plenty of angry heroines (and far more angry heroes) in fiction, a lot of times the stories really focus on anger as a force that destroys the person who feels it and those around them. It’s more rare to hit on the nuance that anger can also be rocket fuel for change. In Lore, there’s no doubt about the destructive power of anger, and the effect it has on Melora’s life — but it also powers her through the changes she has to make to herself and the world. What about some other books that examine the positive power of anger? (I must quickly mention here Anger is a Gift by Mark Oshiro, which is definitely not SFF, but it is very much about this concept. Full disclosure: Mark and I have the same agent.) Looking for more books about channelling anger into action? Check out:
8 Books for Learning to Get Angry Exploring the Transformative Power of Anger through Graphic Novels Interview with Mark Oshiro, Author of ANGER IS A GIFT
