Geometries of Belonging

by R B Lemberg

Overview

Nebula and Locus award finalist Lemberg returns us to the Birdverse with this powerful collection of poems and stories. "In the Birdverse, a magic loosely based in geometry is a source of craftsmanship, art, protection and healing. Multiple cultures and countries engage in trade relationships and political alliances. Cultures make use of magic according to their own traditions and rules, and worship the deity Bird, in whichever feathered from Bird takes. And within these countries and cultures, individuals hurt and are hurt, heal and are healed." - Bookslut

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781958880012
Publisher:	Fairwood Press LLC
Publication date:	11/29/2022
Pages:	268
Sales rank:	956,324
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.61(d)

Editorial Reviews

★ 10/04/2022

Readers have the opportunity to further explore Lemberg's Birdverse (which they previously wrote about in The Unbalancing and The Four Profound Weaves) in this newly collected selection of stories and poems. Across 11 pieces, multiple cultures connect their lives through introspective personal journeys and intersecting trade and politics, under their mutual worship of Bird. The elegant magic system, influenced by geometry and internal names, is brought to life in the detailed worldbuilding and characters. Lemberg's prose opens readers to issues of societal and gender roles and class, then proceeds to break down almost every barrier they present. All of the writings give views into the intricate world created across the other Birdverse works, exploring the emotion and actions of varied plots spanning greedy rulers, refugees, families, and scholars. Lemberg's three novelettes are highlights of this collection, including the original "Where Your Quince Trees Grow," which focuses on characters descended from those featured in The Unbalancing. VERDICT Lemberg once again presents their complex, beautiful Birdverse world in a collection of mostly previously published short works. Fans will enjoy having them all in one volume, while new readers will be introduced to a delightful fantasy anthology.—Kristi Chadwick

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