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Book Reviews

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Book Review: Lesser Known Monsters of the 21st Century, by Kim Fu

You know Arley Sorg loves short fiction, and he’s found some real gems for you in Lesser Known Monsters of the 21st Century, a new collection from award-winning literary writer Kim Fu. Let him tell you why you should check out this book!

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Book Review: A Desolation Called Peace, by Arkady Martine

Arkady Martine’s novel A Desolation Called Peace made a whole lot of Year’s Best lists for 2021. But if you’re still not sure you want to dive into Martine’s world, Chris Kluwe is here to tell you why you should.

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Book Review: She Who Became the Sun, by Shelley Parker-Chan

Aigner Loren Wilson lays it out straight: she loves She Who Became the Sun, the new novel from Shelley Parker-Chan. But to find out why, you’ll have to read her review.

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Book Review: Trouble the Waters, edited by Sheree Renée Thomas, Pan Morigan, and Troy L. Wiggins

Start the new year with a powerful and important read. Arley Sorg tells you why you don’t want to miss Trouble the Waters, a new anthology from powerhouse team Sheree Renée Thomas, Pan Morigan, Troy L. Wiggins.

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Book Review: The Misfit Soldier, by Michael Mammay

Reviewer Chris Kluwe compares The Misfit Soldier, a new military SF novel from Michael Mammay, to an explosive heist movie. Yep. You should read it!

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Book Review: Far From the Light of Heaven, by Tade Thompson

Is Tade Thompson’s Far From the Light of Heaven, a new locked room mystery set in space, the right read for you? Let reviewer Aigner Loren Wilson tell you why it just might be.

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Book Review: Where The Drowned Girls Go, by Seanan McGuire

Chris Kluwe has a book recommendation for anyone ready to fight The Man or who feels like the world needs a little Nonsense: Where The Drowned Girls Go, by Seanan McGuire. Check out his latest review to find out why!

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Book Review: Reclaim the Stars, edited by Zoraida Córdova

Arley Sorg loves short stories. Find out why he’s recommending this anthology of stories by acclaimed YA writers of the Latin American diaspora: Reclaim the Stars: 17 Tales Across Time & Space, edited by Zoraida Córdova.

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Book Review: The Annual Migration of Clouds, by Premee Mohamed

This month, new staff reviewer Aigner Loren Wilson looks at The Annual Migration of Clouds, the new post-climate change novella by Premee Mohamed. Find out why you should read it, too!

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Book Review: Unfettered Hexes: Queer Tales of Insatiable Darkness, edited by dave ring

Looking for something dark to read? Reviewer Arley Sorg recommends this new anthology from Neon Hemlock.

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