C.J. Spataro's debut, More Strange Than True, is in a genre all its own: a delightful blend of fantasy, romance, and realism set in contemporary Philly. This is a book for readers who love dogs, love Shakespeare, love magic, or love witty, warmhearted storytelling.

-Elise Juska, author of Reunion

“A surprisingly bittersweet comic “romantasy,” More Strange Than True deftly blends A Midsummer Night’s Dream with a contemporary narrative that even gives a nod to the tale of Persephone and Adonis. Full of delightful twists and turns and echoes of Shakespeare throughout.”

-Gregory Frost, author of Rhymer

“What if your true love was both closer and further away than you ever imagined? Carla Spataro’s new novel, More Strange Than True, blends modern Philadelphia characters with a mythical realm and Shakespearean plot into a fast-paced and hilarious romantic fantasy tale. Don’t read it anywhere you’re uncomfortable laughing out loud!”

-Kelly Simmons, international selling women’s fiction author

Highly inventive—badass faeries, anyone?—More Strange Than True is not your typical love story. Hilarious and poignant, this is the work of a born storyteller. C.J. Spataro knows how to cast a spell.

-Charles Holdefer, author of Don’t Look at Me