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Extraordinarily strong collection. 23 stories. Even the few I didn't fancy were fascinatingly different. Five or so I want/need to read again because they are so densely imagined. I misled myself to expect more historical stories, since the brief of battle poets called to mind historical examples. It turned out less historical -- although, for instance, there was a Tang China City God -- and more fantasy or science fiction.
Sword and Sonnet contains fantasy and science fiction stories featuring women or non-binary battle poets. That theme might sound somewhat specific and narrow in scope, but instead, Sword and Sonnet is one of the strongest and richest anthologies I’ve read this year. Every story here is a gem and I can't recommend it enough for anyone who enjoys speculative fiction.It includes a heart-stopping and uniquely imagined tale about a gunslinger who can kill with a word by A.C. Wise; the breathtaking “A...
Here lies beauty and violence and warrior womenI could write a novel about how great this book is and still would fail to do it justice. Read it and experience this master piece.
A compelling idea for a SFF anthology - women and non-binary battle poets - which has produced a volume of outstanding stories. The editorial team have brought together a cadre of terrifically talented writers to put together one of my favourite anthologies of the year.Some of the highlights for me were:The Bone Poet and God (Matt Dovey) - a bear carrying the bones of her ancestors and loved ones ascend a mountain to confront God about the meaning of life (yes really! and it's marvelous!)She Sea...
Extraordinary collection of stories that both satisfy and challenge the notions of warrior, poet, and words as weapons.The full spectrum of speculative (fantasy, scifi, other) fiction is covered.Add this to your "Must Read" list.
A beautiful anthology, as lyrical as the name suggests.
