First published 2022
Rebecca Roanhorse and John Joseph Adams have assembled twenty stories that capture the current state of science fiction and fantasy. These tales blend traditional elements like spaceships and dragons with contemporary voices and experimental approaches. The collection features writers who push genre boundaries while maintaining the classic appeal of future technology and ancient magic. Each story explores different perspectives and styles, reflecting today's diverse readership. The editors selected pieces that demonstrate how modern SFF continues its fundamental mission of examining human nature. Stories range from cutting-edge science fiction to fantasy rooted in various cultural traditions. The anthology showcases where old and new intersect, presenting both familiar genre pleasures and fresh narrative techniques. Writers included represent the expanding world of contemporary speculative fiction, offering readers multiple entry points into stories that challenge expectations while delivering the imaginative scope SFF readers seek.
Genres: science-fiction, anthologies, fantasy, 21st-century
Vibes: lyrical, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, genre-blending
432 pages · Paperback · Mariner Books