Editors of Three Crows Magazine selected the most cutting-edge science fiction, fantasy and weird short stories from the second year of the magazine.Our fantasy stories scrutinized politics and the struggle against the state; science fiction delved into the immigration, and healthcare; our horror examined the limits of the human condition and the baggage of fears that we carry generation after generation. We selected newcomers as well as Aurealis award-nominated and Bram Stoker award-considered stories that received wide acclaim in the SFF/H community.Alex Khlopenko and Olivia Hofer continue shaping the landscape of modern SFF literature.
A thrilling collection covering the gamut of fantasy literature all the way from grimdark through fairy tale to magical realism. Not only is the breadth of coverage interesting, there is also an uncommon willingness to experiment with form. Some of the stories included are sensationalist flash fictions, others full blown literary novelettes. One never likes every story in an anthology - if only because of the limitations of personal taste, but this is one of the very few examples I can think of where every entry had unquestionable mertit. For me the standout was "You're about to see this colour everywhere" by Ally Wilkes, which reminded me of M. John Harrison at his best. I also particularly enjoyed the Gaimanesque "Death, collector of stories" by Archita Mittra, and the Anatolian delight "Thistle Esref" by Luke Frostick.