June Fab Fantasy Book Club: Gifted & Talented by Olivie Blake

Come join the discussion – wine and apps are free and as always our clubs are free and open to all, PLUS the book club picks are offered at the 10% off book club discount.

This month we’re chatting about Gifted & Talented by Olivie Blake, the New York Times bestselling author of The Atlas Six. This is a darkly witty exploration of sibling rivalries, dangerous abilities, and the burdens of unrealized potential. Perfect for fans of speculative family dramas with sharp twists, this novel dives into the lives of three gifted siblings vying for power in the aftermath of their father’s death.

Thayer Wren, the visionary CEO of Wrenfare Magitech and modern tech pioneer, is gone. Left in his wake is a massive fortune—and a bitter competition among his children for control. Meredith, the eldest, is a biotech mogul celebrated for curing mental illness, but her polished façade conceals an ex-boyfriend threatening to expose her fraud.
Arthur, the golden child politician, battles a crumbling career and marriage, hoping the inheritance will save him from failure.

Then there’s Eilidh, the former ballerina turned marketing exec, desperate for validation after her career-ending injury.

Armed with telepathic and electrokinetic abilities, each sibling believes they’re uniquely deserving of the Wrenfare throne. Yet as the will sets the stage for a high-stakes power struggle, long-buried secrets and simmering tensions erupt, forcing them to question not just their inheritance but their identity and worth.

Blake’s incisive prose and biting humor weave a tale that’s as much about family dysfunction as it is about ambition and power. Join us as we delve into the razor-sharp dynamics of the Wren family, debating morality, motives, and the pressures of living up to impossible expectations. Look forward to a thought-provoking discussion.