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The World Fantasy Award–winning anthology featuring an original Game of Thrones novella and new stories from Diana Gabaldon, Jim Butcher, and many more. The twenty-one stories in Dangerous Women showcase some of the best and bravest female characters from across genre fiction—from women warriors and fighter pilots to female serial killers, superheroes, wizards, and bandits. With work from twelve New York Times bestsellers, readers will discover a new Outlander story by Diana Gabaldon, a tale of Harry Dresden's world by Jim Butcher, a story from Lev Grossman set in the world of The Magicians, and an original novella by George R. R. Martin about the Dance of the Dragons, the vast civil war that tore Westeros apart nearly two centuries before the events of A Game of Thrones. Also included are original stories of dangerous women—heroines and villains alike—by Brandon Sanderson, Joe Abercrombie, Sherrilyn Kenyon, Lawrence Block, Carrie Vaughn, S. M. Stirling, Sharon Kay Penman, and many others.
Is Dangerous Women appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 16 and up.
This anthology features mature fantasy and science fiction stories with strong female protagonists across multiple worlds. Expect adult themes including significant violence, combat sequences, war, death, and some sexual content varying by story, plus moderate language throughout.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, moderate sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include gore, murder, and death (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens who love fantasy will get to explore diverse worlds and meet powerful female characters ranging from warriors to wizards, including stories set in beloved series like Game of Thrones, Outlander, and The Dresden Files.