Lightspeed: Edited by John Joseph Adams

Reviews

If you would like information about how to submit books for review, you may send review copies to editor John Joseph Adams at the mailing address your publicist should already have on file (either for Lightspeed, Nightmare, or The Geek’s Guide to the Galaxy); if you need that information, please email [email protected].

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Book Review: The Saint of Bright Doors by Vajra Chandrasekera

Looking for an exciting mystery that blends with magic? Aigner Loren Wilson suggests you check out Vajra Chandrasekera’s debut novel The Saint of Bright Doors.

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Book Review: The Daughters of Izdihar by Hadeer Elsbai

Chris Kluwe says The Daughters of Izdihar by Hadeer Elsbai is the perfect read for anyone who loves political history mashed up with fantastical magical struggles. Find out why!

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Book Review: New Suns 2 edited by Nisi Shawl

Looking for more terrific short fiction? You know Arley Sorg is! Luckily, today he’s recommending New Suns 2 edited by Nisi Shawl, the follow-up to 2019’s fantastic New Suns, and just as fun.

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Book Review: Queer Little Nightmares edited by David Ly & Daniel Zomparelli

Reviewer Arley Sorg is always seeking out new, fun, and important short fiction, and new anthology Queer Little Nightmares edited by David Ly & Daniel Zomparelli perfectly hits the brief.

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Book Review: Station Six by S.J. Klapecki

If you’re looking for a gritty novel set on a space station, Station Six by S.J. Klapecki might just be for you.

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Book Review: The Magician’s Daughter by H.G. Parry

Chris Kluwe recommends a fantasy novel full of magic, joy, and pet rabbits: The Magician’s Daughter by H.G. Parry. Come find out why he calls it “splendid “!

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Book Review: The Lies of the Ajungo by Moses Ose Utomi

Every now and then, even reviewer Arley Sorg needs to take a break from short fiction. This month, he’s recommending an exciting new fantasy novel: The Lies of the Ajungo by Moses Ose Utomi.

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Book Review: Even Though I Knew the End by C.L. Polk

Find our why our team says: C.L. Polk’s fantasy novella Even Though I Knew the End is the queer supernatural detective noir everyone needs in their life.

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Book Review: The River of Silver, by S.A. Chakraborty

Reviewer Chris Kluwe dives into The River of Silver, by S.A. Chakraborty. This book isn’t your typical read: it’s a collection of short stories and deleted/alternative content accrued during the writing of the Daevabad Trilogy. Find out why you might like to check it out!

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Book Review: Meteotopia, edited by Chattopadhyay, Rüsche, & Verso

Reviewer Arley Sorg recommends a new book with a serious bent:  Meteotopia, an anthology of climate fiction drawn from the Global South—the region most impacted by climate change. This one’s a must-read.

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