Resurrections

This collection of short stories and poems by Ada Hoffmann traverses extraordinary universes packed with faeries, cyborgs, talking otters, punitive gods, lovestruck sea creatures, fossil hunters, extraterrestrials, and much more. Exploring themes of love and self-existence, community and otherness, and perseverance, Resurrections is a wondrous blend of genres and literary forms.

In "Jennys House," a young girl brings a slimy souvenir from a playdate gone wrong to show-and-tell. "Variations on a Theme from Turandot" is the story of a devout slaves struggle with a stubborn, ruthless princess, replayed as an epic opera every night. In "Transitional Chords," an unmotivated conservatory student finally connects with music when he falls victim to an otherworldly voice. "Harmony Amid the Stars" chronicles a spaceships inhabitants descent into madness through a cleaning ladys diary. "I Sing Against the Silent Sun" is about the unbreakable bond between a fugitive and his ships AI.

Each universe contains an intricately crafted history, cast of characters, places, and paradoxes. From layered magical realms to beauty supply storerooms, Hoffmann brings often-overlooked characters and perspectives to life and lets their unfettered reality expand our imaginations. Resurrections is a glimpse into the spectrum of human existence, flitting from world to world in Hoffmanns spectacular style.

"A stellar collection. Ada Hoffmanns stories are vivid and transporting."

Kelly Robson, author of Gods, Monsters, and the Lucky Peach

"Vividly imagined worlds … well worth diving into."

Juliette Kemp, author of The Marek Series