“Contrary to our Disney-fied expectations, not every story has a happy ending - yet another facet to this fine compilation that enhances its ability to surprise, intrigue and delight.” - Chicago Tribune “This collection fills a gap in modern retellings of fairy tales and myths by presenting non-European myths.Give to fans of Marissa Meyer’s “Lunar Chronicles” or Rick Riordan’s Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard. Myers, Cindy Pon, Aisha Saeed, Shveta Thakrar, Alyssa Wong, and a new original story by Ellen Oh. Renée Ahdieh, Elsie Chapman, Sona Charaipotra, Preeti Chhibber, Roshani Chokshi, Aliette de Bodard, Melissa de la Cruz, Julie Kagawa, Rahul Kanakia, Lori M. In a starred review, Kirkus called it an “incredible anthology that will keep readers on the edges of their seats, wanting more.”

Edited by We Need Diverse Books co-founder Ellen Oh and Elsie Chapman, this anthology contains stories from sixteen Asian and South Asian authors, including New York Times bestsellers and award-winners. From fantasy to science fiction to contemporary, from romance to tales of revenge, these stories will beguile readers from start to finish. A young woman takes up her mother’s mantle and leads the dead to their final resting place.īestselling and award-winning authors explore the timeless themes of East and South Asian lore in sixteen original stories that will appeal to every reader. A young man learns the true meaning of sacrifice. Two sisters transform into birds to escape captivity.

In a starred review, Publishers Weekly called A Thousand Beginnings and Endings a “must-read.”Ī mountain loses her heart. This exquisite paperback anthology includes an original bonus story from Ellen Oh. Sixteen extraordinary authors-including New York Times bestsellers Melissa de la Cruz, Renée Ahdieh, and Julie Kagawa-reimagine the folklore and mythology of East and South Asia in short stories that are by turns enchanting, heartbreaking, romantic, and passionate.

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