Aleshea Harris' debut is a tale of gods and monsters, perfect for a moment when the line between the two is blurred
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Aleshea Harris' debut is a tale of gods and monsters, for a moment when they're hard to tell apart
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May 19, 2026 12:00PM (EDT)
Kara Young (left) and Mallori Johnson in "Is God Is." (Patti Perret/Amazon Content Services LLC)
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