Catherynne M. Valente
Catherynne M. Valente is an American fantasy author known for her lush, myth-soaked prose and her extraordinarily prolific output. The Orphan's Tales duology retells fairy tales within a frame story of remarkable elegance. Deathless reimagines Russian folklore through the lens of the Stalinist period. Space Opera, her comedic science fiction novel, was shortlisted for the Hugo Award.
Works
- In the Night GardenLyrical fantasy about a magical garden where stories and lives are endlessly woven
- In the Cities of Coin and SpiceSequel set in merchant cities where fantasy tales intersect with commerce and desire
- DeathlessDark fairytale retelling of Russian folklore and supernatural loss across generations
- The Girl Who Circumnavigated FairylandWhimsical fantasy of a girl traversing dangerous fairyland territories on coming-of-age
- RadiancePoetic fantasy about love and loss between an alien bride and mortal human