Speculative Fiction
Heiresses of Russ 2013: The Year's Best Lesbian Speculative Fiction
2019·320 pages
An anthology of the year's best lesbian speculative fiction, exploring diverse themes through fantasy, sci-fi, and the weird.
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An anthology of the year's best lesbian speculative fiction, exploring diverse themes through fantasy, sci-fi, and the weird.
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The 2013 edition of the annual series showcasing the best tales of lesbian-themes fantasy, science-fiction, and the weird, includes such acclaimed authors as Jewelle Gomez, Nisi Shawl, Carrie Vaughn, and Brit Mandelo. The editors have ensured that a variety of voices and styles present imaginative fiction encompassing the love between women.
What's Inside
will contain mild spoilers
Romance & sex
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Moderate sexual content with some explicit scenes; varies by story. To sexual coercion in some narratives; not pervasive.
Violence & gore
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Moderate violence in some stories, including war and post-apocalyptic themes.
Profanity
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Minor profanity; not a central focus in most stories.
Substance use
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Minor references to alcohol or drugs in some stories; not dominant.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Central focus on lesbian characters and relationships across all stories.
Religious content
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No evidence found in available sources.
Magic & witchcraft
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Frequent magic and occult themes in fantasy and weird fiction stories.
Occult / demonology
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Occult elements present as part of the fantasy magic system.
Political content
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Moderate social messaging around identity and representation in some tales.
Self-harm / suicide
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Minor mentions of ideation in darker stories; not central.
Abuse & suffering
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Moderate depictions of abuse and suffering in themes of war and unrequited love. To sexual coercion in some narratives; not pervasive.
Other
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