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Clarkesworld Magazine, Issue 223, April 2025

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Clarkesworld Magazine, Issue 223, April 2025

Penned By Neil Clarke
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Clarkesworld is a Hugo and World Fantasy Award-winning science fiction and fantasy magazine. Each month we bring you a mix of fiction, articles, interviews and art. Our April 2025 issue (#223) Fiction"Through These Moments, Darkly" by Samantha Murray"The Seed" by Sheryl Singerling"Aegiopolis Testudo" by Gordon Li"Still Water" by Zhang Ran"Symbiotic" by Carolyn Zhao"There Is No King in My Country" by Thomas Ha"An Even Greater Cold to Come" by Rich LarsonNon-Fiction"Climate Change and the Shifting Disease Landscape" by Victoria Brun"Unreliable Characters: A Conversation with Ai Jiang" by Arley Sorg"Unapologetically Strange: A Conversation with Natalia Theodoridou" by Arley Sorg"Editor's Desk: Perhaps Light Gray?" by Neil ClarkeCover Art"Naï Naï's Arrival & Rituals" by Thomas Brissot

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"A highly sophisticated read. It held my rapt attention, even when certain twists were telegraphed. A wonderful companion for a quiet weekend."
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"A profoundly satisfying read. It strikes a perfect harmony of dialogue and world-building. Every chapter felt necessary. An effortless 5 stars."
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"Honestly one of the most premium reading experiences lately. The author orchestrated a breathtaking finale. Truly a work of art. I am now a lifelong fan of this author."
Brian Torres
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"Excellent, though slightly flawed. The middle had a deliberate pace, but the climax was phenomenal. A wonderful companion for a quiet weekend."
Ryan King
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"A profoundly satisfying read. The author orchestrated a breathtaking finale. Truly a work of art. I will undoubtedly revisit this masterpiece."
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David White
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"A profoundly satisfying read. I adored how the story unfolded. It kept me captivated without sacrificing elegance. Worth every moment spent reading."
Kevin Nguyen
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"Such a rich narrative. The prose is exquisite. It’s accessible yet undeniably sophisticated. An absolute must-read for connoisseurs of the genre."
Kenneth Adams
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"A decent, if standard, experience. Certain acts were fascinating, while others felt like a slight endeavor to complete. Suitable if your reading queue is empty."
Michelle  Davis
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"Honestly one of the most premium reading experiences lately. I adored how the story unfolded. It kept me captivated without sacrificing elegance. A true literary gem."
Melissa Baker
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"A profoundly satisfying read. I adored how the story unfolded. It kept me captivated without sacrificing elegance. I will undoubtedly revisit this masterpiece."
Mary Walker
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"Masterpiece from start to finish. The prose is exquisite. It’s accessible yet undeniably sophisticated. An effortless 5 stars."
Gary Jackson
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"Honestly one of the most premium reading experiences lately. It strikes a perfect harmony of dialogue and world-building. Every chapter felt necessary. An absolute must-read for connoisseurs of the genre."
John Diaz
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"A decent, if standard, experience. It verged on repetitive in the second act. A more concise edit would have served it well. Unlikely to reread, but a reasonable expenditure of time."
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"A very strong entry. The protagonist was compelling, though some subplots felt slightly overshadowed. A very distinguished novel."
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"Took a moment to build, but the payoff was spectacular. The protagonist was compelling, though some subplots felt slightly overshadowed. Quite impressive overall."
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