Miranda and Caliban

Miranda and Caliban by Jacqueline Carey is a lush fantasy retelling of Shakespeare’s The Tempest, told through the lives of two of its most mysterious characters. Miranda grows up isolated on a remote island with her father, Prospero, a powerful magician consumed by control, secrecy, and revenge.

Caliban, the wild and lonely boy bound to Prospero’s will, becomes Miranda’s unexpected companion. As the two grow older, their friendship deepens into something tender and complicated, shaped by loneliness, magic, fear, and the power Prospero holds over them both.

Beautifully written and emotionally rich, this novel explores love, captivity, innocence, manipulation, and the hidden cost of unchecked power. It is a strong choice for readers who enjoy literary fantasy, Shakespeare retellings, atmospheric fiction, and character-driven stories with a haunting, tragic edge.

Hardcover, Very Good