What is your magical signature? "A Cure for Solastalgia" by E.M. Linden
BogiReads brings you the daily speculative reading recommendation of editor Bogi Takács.
Today's recommendation -
Author: E.M. Linden
Title: “A Cure for Solastalgia”
Venue: Strange Horizons, Jan 2024
Type: Short story – 2426 words
Themes: Fantasy, magic, environmentalism, suburbia, parents
Where to read: Text free online
A gentle take on magic and environmental activism in the present day; beautifully written and with striking moments. I especially liked the depiction of how everyone has different kinds of magic, and how this seemed just incidental worldbuilding at first and then proved essential to the story. It also made me think about myself! What is your magic like? If you liked this piece, you might also appreciate the novel Dry Land by B. Pladek that explores similar themes – I reviewed it in Reckoning recently.
Until next time,
Bogi.