Flowers for the Sea

Name: Flowers for the Sea
Brand: Macmillan Publishers New Zealand Ltd
SKU: 9781250804037
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By Zin E. Rocklyn

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Flowers for the Sea by Zin E. Rocklyn is a gripping tale set in a world submerged by endless waters, where survivors on a decrepit ark struggle for survival. Told through the perspective of Iraxi, a pregnant woman marginalized by her people, it explores themes of isolation, resilience, and the complex dynamics of hope and despair. The story's claustrophobic setting heightens the tension in this haunting fantasy novella.
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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

You might enjoy this book if you're drawn to atmospheric and haunting tales that blend science fiction with fantasy, exploring themes of survival and resilience. Its evocative storytelling and rich, immersive world-building are perfect for those who appreciate narratives that weave elements of horror and psychological depth.

"Survivors from a flooded kingdom struggle alone on an ark. Resources are scant, and ravenous beasts circle. Their fangs are sharp. Among the refugees is Iraxi: ostracized, despised, and a commoner who refused a prince, she's pregnant with a child that might be more than human. Her fate may be darker and more powerful than she can imagine"--Back cover.

We are a people who do not forget.

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A Library Journal Editor's Pick!

Flowers for the Sea is a dark, dazzling debut novella that reads like Rosemary's Baby by way of Octavia E. Butler.

We are a people who do not forget.

Survivors from a flooded kingdom struggle alone on an ark. Resources are scant, and ravenous beasts circle. Their fangs are sharp.

Among the refugees is Iraxi: ostracised, despised, and a commoner who refused a prince, she's pregnant with a child that might be more than human. Her fate may be darker and more powerful than she can imagine.

Zin E. Rocklyn's extraordinary debut is a lush, gothic fantasy about the prices we pay and the vengeance we seek.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Flowers for the Sea by Zin E. Rocklyn is praised for its lush and lyrical prose, blending elements of gothic fantasy and horror. The novella has been highlighted for its powerful storytelling and emotional depth, offering a tense and mesmerizing narrative that explores themes of survival and vengeance. Acclaimed by well-known authors and noted as an impressive debut, it has also received recognition as a best book by prominent publications.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781250804037

Publisher: St Martin's Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 19 October 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: St Martin's Press

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 13.0mm

Width: 127.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 96g

Pages: 112

Collections

Fantasy Fiction General Fiction Horror & Supernatural Sci-Fi & Fantasy Zin E. Rocklyn

About the Author

Zin E. Rocklyn is a contributor to Bram Stoker-nominated and This is Horror Award-winning Nox Pareidolia, Kaiju Rising II: Reign of Monsters, Brigands: A Blackguards Anthology, and Forever Vacancy anthologies and Weird Luck Tales No. 7 zine. Their story "Summer Skin" in the Bram Stoker-nominated anthology Sycorax's Daughters received an honorable mention for Ellen Datlow's Best Horror of the Year, Volume Ten. Zin contributed the nonfiction essay "My Genre Makes a Monster of Me" to Uncanny Magazine's Hugo Award-winning Disabled People Destroy Science Fiction. Their short story "The Night Sun" and flash fiction "teatime" were published on Tor.com. Flowers for the Sea is their debut novella. Zin is a 2017 VONA and 2018 Viable Paradise graduate as well as a 2022 Clarion West candidate. You can find them on Twitter @intelligentwat.