1997: Godmother Night

Set in an alternate fantasy world sprawled across the back of a giant turtle, this fantasy novel is broken into distinct episodes, focussed on death, identity and most of all love. Jaqe has no real sense of self – and then she meets Laurie. As soon as Mother Night introduced them, She discovers who she is and how deeply she loves Laurie. And yet, as soon as Mother Night becomes a part of their lives. Laurie and Jaqe and their daughter Kate are simply unable to live like other people do.Why it's on the listGodmother night could be amongst the most stunning books ever written. It has an imaginative and mythic essence that while enchanting is also utterly convincing. The modern locale and fanciful events merge seamlessly together. You fall in love with the characters and find yourself laughing, crying and totally breathless while reading this book.This book works on multiple levels all at the same time. The love relationships (lovers, parents, friends) are excruciatingly genuine and entirely believable. The way Pollack weaves mystical and fantastical elements together comes across like true poetry. After reading Godmother Night, all other love stories will seem shallow and banal.Read if you likeDark Romance