What I come back to always when thinking of A Phoenix First Must Burn is the importance of seeing yourself in the future. McKinney, Danielle Paige, Rebecca Roanhorse, Karen Strong, Ashley Woodfolk, and Ibi Zoboi. You will never forget them.Īuthors include Elizabeth Acevedo, Amerie, Dhonielle Clayton, Jalissa Corrie, Somaiya Daud, Charlotte Davis, Alaya Dawn Johnson, Justina Ireland, Danny Lore, L.L. 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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