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Violence
Some
Violence in some stories; dark speculative themes
Language
None
No profanity
Sexual Content
Barely any
Adult content in some stories
Substance Use
None
No substance use
Emotional Intensity
Some
Themes of race, power, survival, and imaginative reclaiming of speculative futures
What this book is about
Jemisin's 2018 debut story collection brings together twenty-two stories spanning science fiction, fantasy, and horror, many featuring Black characters and centering perspectives rarely seen in genre fiction. Features some dark content. For older teens and adults.
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