Books like Monstrous affections by Kelly Link
Monstrous Affections brings together fifteen acclaimed voices in speculative fiction to explore the uneasy coexistence of humans and monsters. From predatory krakens and demonic band members to harpies and multitalented aliens, the tales span a wide range of monster types and settings. The stories probe universal themes such as ambition, sacrifice, loneliness, rage, and love, often blurring the line between the monstrous and the human in witty, haunting, and imaginative ways.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: General Fiction/Anthologies
Authors: Kelly Link
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