2022 Best of Utopian Speculative Fiction

by Justine Norton-Kertson

"Norton-Kertson brings together 22 hopeful stories depicting societies healing from climate change and apocalypse wherein every character aspires to save the world, or at least, themselves...there are no weak links here...the inspiration and resilience in these pages is undeniable." —Publishers Weekly Venture beyond the shadows of dystopia, and welcome to a realm where futures are bright, dreams materialize, and hope reigns supreme. This meticulously curated collection brings together the year's most captivating tales of worlds where humanity, nature, and technology weave together in symphonies of harmony.Featuring stories by Andrew Dana Hudson, Christopher R. Muscato, H. Pueyo, Holly Schofield, J.D. Harlock, Jetse de Vries, Kanishk Tantia, Katherine Quevedo, Liam Hogan, Marisca Pichette, Naomi Eselojor, Phoebe Wagner, Renan Bernardo, Sarah Ramdawar, Shelly Jones, Simon Kewin, Ruth Joffre, Somto Ihezue, Susan Kaye Quinn, Toshiya Kamei, Wen-yi Lee, and Yasmin MoitaIf you've ever yearned to explore landscapes that embrace the potential for a brighter, better world, this anthology promises a journey like no other. Be prepared to be inspired, and dare to dream of a world where the best is yet to come.

240 pages, Paperback

Published December 19, 2023