First published 2018
This anthology presents fifteen stories that WorldCon supporting members nominated for Hugo Awards. The collection spans science fiction, fantasy, and horror from writers across the globe. Stories range from utopian futures to dystopian nightmares. One tale explores a society ruled by personal upvotes and downvotes. Another features a world where enchanted gloves determine social status. A blockade-running spaceship pilot navigates dangerous missions. An artist discovers he can reshape reality through his unique perspective. The volume includes works by Tobias S. Buckell, Naomi Kritzer, Charlie Jane Anders, Nick Wolven, Max Gladstone, Alex Acks, Sarah Gailey, Ursula Vernon, JY Yang, Kelly Robson, and Mary Robinette Kowal. Each story represents the diverse styles and approaches that earned recognition from the science fiction community during the nomination process.
Genres: science-fiction, fantasy, horror
Vibes: diverse, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: alternate-reality, found-family
343 pages · Paperback · Independently published