It causes the reader to break through their lenses, to see and feel through the experiences of another. Much like life, there are small flashes of beauty that shine through the struggle of a woman whose existence and determination matches those of so many in today’s society. Rocklyn weaves social commentary into this novella of pain and anger. Iraxi’s journey is one of impending motherhood, of self, and of how one exists in a world that despises her. … and being the only with an unexplainable gift breeds jealousy, breeds an underlying hate fed by distance and ignorance. Without this manifestation of personal involvement, what happens to Iraxi does not matter. This investment, this witnessing, marks a great writer. They will love her and be angry with her. Tordotcom Publishing is thrilled to announce that Ruoxi Chen has acquired Flowers for the Sea, Zin E. At times beautiful and others horrific, it is a compelling and thought-provoking experience. Rocklyn uses horror, science fiction, and fantasy to craft an award-winning piece of speculative fiction. Readers will be pleased to find that they have the room to stretch their imagination, thus making them an intricate part of the story rather than an observer.įrom razorfangs to races unlike those of current human experience, Flowers for the Sea crosses genre boundaries. This is difficult to convey in a mere 112 pages, yet it is done successfully. A world is torn asunder not only by calamitous natural events but by humanity and prejudice. There are no extraneous bits of information all that remains are necessities. Rocklyn takes a world that could fill pages and crafts a sleek yet lush novella. Hope has no place on this vessel of death and disease, aimless and everlasting in its path. Rocklyn pushes us to witness Iraxi to explore the Other and ruminate on life. This book pushes the boundaries of identity, human relations, and storytelling showcasing an author who has and will continue to challenge perceptions and ensnare readers. Rocklyn’s Flowers for the Sea sees them join the likes of Octavia Butler and Meg Elison. The children imitate razorfangs and I am without yet another night’s rest.

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