![]() ![]() Witches and scientists, sisters and lovers, priestesses and rebels: the heroines of A Phoenix First Must Burn shine brightly. Filled with stories of love and betrayal, strength and resistance, this collection contains an array of complex and true-to-life characters in which you cannot help but see yourself reflected. A Phoenix First Must Burn will take you on a journey from folktales retold to futuristic societies and everything in between. Sixteen tales by bestselling and award-winning authors that explore the Black experience through fantasy, science fiction, and magic.Įvoking Beyoncé’s Lemonade for a teen audience, these authors who are truly Octavia Butler’s heirs, have woven worlds to create a stunning narrative that centers Black women and gender nonconforming individuals. Keep reading this book review for my full thoughts. It’s impossible for me to not love this one. As a fan so many of these authors, this anthology promises Black speculative fiction at its best. ![]() I’ve been looking forward to A Phoenix First Must Burn since it was announced. ![]()
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