TRANSMOGRIFY!

In this fantasy anthology featuring entries by a broad range of trans authors, transgender teens discover strength, truth, and magic in themselves as they fight oppressive societal expectations and define their own destinies.

Tilluster College couldn’t take away Rae’s magic, so instead they threaten to kill everyone Rae loves. Ari thought magic school would solve their problems, but as they struggle with incantations, they still feel like an outcast. Defying the gender-bound traditions enforced by the Council of Elders, Ciano braves siren-infested waters to pursue their dream. Treacherous deals with ancient powers, alluring curses, prowling monsters, and fairy-tale enchantment fill the pages of this timely collection that centers transgender characters figuring out where they belong and choosing themselves. Several stories feature magical regimes enforcing binary traditions that protagonists dismantle not only for themselves, but for their entire communities, whether that means standing up to the director of the Intramural Broomstick Derby summer league or a clan guarding the door between the realms of life and death. Some characters undertake a different battle—unlearning the rules they’ve enforced on themselves. In addition to common themes of self-discovery and belonging, a subtle thread of recurring images ties the stories together. Well-crafted prose and enticing worldbuilding heighten the collection’s appeal. The cast of characters also centers, reflects, and celebrates other types of diverse identities. Although the tones range from soft to suspenseful, every story is resolved with hope.

Meaningful magical resistance.