Where the Stars Rise
Asian Science Fiction and Fantasy
Description
Follow twenty-three science fiction and fantasy authors on their journeys through Asia and beyond. Stories that explore magic and science. Stories about love, identities, and choices. Stories that challenge ideas about race, belonging, and politics. Stories about where we come from and where we are going. Recommended by Library Journal, School Library Journal, and Booklist (American Library Association). Authors include Fonda Lee, Rati Mehrotra, and E. C. Myers.
Awards
- Winner, Alberta Book Publishing Award (Speculative Fiction Book of the Year) 2018
- Short-listed, (Canadian SF&F) Prix Aurora Award (Best Anthology) 2018
Reviews
“This collection is essential for anyone interested in the diverse and engaging possibilities of fantasy and science fiction. ” — Booklist
“This fascinating collection addresses issues of immigration, dual cultures, and ethnic issues through genre devices such as ghosts, steampunk robots, and planetary exploration. SF readers looking to discover new voices will enjoy this volume that reflects the eclecticism of Asian culture. ” — Library Journal
“There’s a lot of good reading to be found in Where the Stars Rise. ” — Locus (Gardner Dozois)
“This anthology was good, with the majority of the stories being either good or very good page-turners. ” — Tangent
“A wealth of stories running the gamut from poignant to mind-blowing, rewarding journeys both faraway and familiar. ”
— Aliette de Bodard, Nebula Award-winning author of the Dominion of the Fallen saga“Where the Stars Rise is a hell of a lot of fun. Great writers, magnificent storytelling, and worlds I wanted to spend a lot more time in—no matter how dangerous they were. I had a blast reading it. ” — Rob Boffard, author of the Outer Earth series (Tracer, Zero-G, Impact)