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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: The Adventures of Amina Al-Sirafi by Shannon Chakraborty

Are you looking for a book about pirates? Let Chris Kluwe tell you why The Adventures of Amina Al-Sirafi by Shannon Chakraborty might be the piratical read for you!

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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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Book Review: To Shape a Dragon’s Breath, by Moniquill Blackgoose

This month, Aigner Loren Wilson sinks her teeth into a smoking hot new fantasy novel: To Shape a Dragon’s Breath by Moniquill Blackgoose. Find out why you might like it, too!

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