Sorrowland, by Rivers Solomon, and Light of Uncommon Stars, by Ryka Aoki
The 2022 (and most recent) winners of the Otherwise Awards.
https://fromtheheartofeurope.eu/sorrowland-by-rivers-solomon-and-light-of-uncommon-stars-by-ryka-aoki/
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Freshwater, by Akwaeke Emezi
The story of a Nigerian who contains several different personalities. I found it an excellent read.
https://fromtheheartofeurope.eu/freshwater-by-akwaeke-emezi/
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Desdemona and the Deep, by C.S.E. Cooney; and “They Will Dream in the Garden” by Gabriela Damián Miravete
Two powerful short pieces.
https://fromtheheartofeurope.eu/desdemona-and-the-deep-by-c-s-e-cooney-and-they-will-dream-in-the-garden-by-gabriela-damian-miravete/
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Who Runs the World?, by Virginia Bergin
A world where most men have died and women get on with running civilisation.
https://fromtheheartofeurope.eu/who-runs-the-world-by-virginia-bergin/
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When the Moon Was Ours, by Anna-Marie McLemore
One of the best novels I have read so far this year; strongly recommended
https://fromtheheartofeurope.eu/when-the-moon-was-ours-by-anna-marie-mclemore/
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“The New Mother”, by Eugene Fischer and Lizard Radio, by Pat Schmatz
Parthenogenesis, and young genderqueer survival, in two near-future dystopias.
https://fromtheheartofeurope.eu/the-new-mother-by-eugene-fischer-and-lizard-radio-by-pat-schmatz/
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The Girl in the Road, by Monica Byrne
I really liked the two timelines, and was kept guessing until quite near the end as to how they actually meshed together.
https://fromtheheartofeurope.eu/the-girl-in-the-road-by-monica-byrne/
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