A Feminist Speculative Fiction Blog
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A dystopian future featuring nanobots and underwater cities. Aptly described as "evoking the grittiness of Mad Max and the idealism of Sense8". Great commentary on what it means to be human with some transcendentalist undertones. Highly recommended for all science fiction/cyberpunk fans... Click to continue reading!
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A book of love stories based on myths and folklore from cultures around the world. I was delighted by the fact that all of the stories were centered around the women (and I, of course, loved the sapphic tale based on Egyptian mythology). A stunning collection for anyone who wants to put a little love in their heart... Click to continue reading!
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An action-packed story starring a charming cast of middle-aged heroes who set out to save the world with bones. A book for young-adult fantasy lovers or someone just looking to read something uncomplicated and entertaining... Click to continue reading!
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A lesbian detective investigates a murder on a remote asteroid mining station. Artificial intelligence ethics! Non-binary representation! This little space thriller has so much to offer and had me hooked from start to finish... Click to continue reading!
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A collection of stories heavy with Jewish folklore, feminism, and anti-capitalism. I have been looking forward to reading this since it was first announced, and it was even better than I could have hoped... Click to continue reading!
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I have never read a book like this before. West African mythology and history + a Black, queer MC + an interdimensional, genderqueer alien (who is also part demon)... this story has it all and more. While I can't say that I would highly recommend it due to the disjointed and somewhat messy writing, I am glad that I read it, and I would encourage anyone who is interested in a very unique reading experience to give it a try, especially if you typically enjoy YA... Click to continue reading!
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An eco-dystopian, Weird speculative fiction, this eerily premonitory tale imagines what could happen if both capitalism and climate change go unchecked. I highly recommend this to fans of the Southern Reach trilogy and anyone who likes character-driven books with immersive worlds... Click to continue reading!
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A retelling of some classic Greek myths with a feminist twist. I can be a hipster when it comes to books that have this much hype, but I actually really enjoyed this, and it 110% deserves all of the praise it gets. Seeing the misogyny that even a goddess could face was heartbreaking, yet validating. Highly recommend to women and other marginalized genders... Click to continue reading!
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A scrappy band of mercenaries fights an evil corporation on an alien world. All of the main characters are either women or non-binary! Lots of POC and LGBTQ representation! Look no further for your next space adventure... Click to continue reading!
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A translated book of feminist short stories inspired by Japanese yōkai (ghost) folklore, including sapphic spectres and babes with body hair. This little book was an absolute joy to read... Click to continue reading!
