White Cat, Black Dog by Kelly Link is a collection that traverses the boundaries of the ordinary and the surreal. Drawing upon the rich tapestry of Brothers Grimm fairy tales, French folklore, and Scottish ballads, each story in this anthology peels back layers of the human quest for love, revenge, purpose, and connection. The characters range from an heir-seeking billionaire's sons to a tenure-rattled professor and a house-sitter embarking on an unexpected psychological odyssey. Link's narratives twist and captivate, leaving echoes of their fantastical inquiries long after the pages are turned.