This collection of speculative fiction by Palestinian diaspora voices is both thoughtful and thought-provoking. There is much to love in those 14 stories that ask “what if?”. Some stories take that question very literally (what if AI prompted our every interaction, what if we could go back in time and change the future of Palestine), while others are much more poetic and leave things open for interpretation. I was delighted to find a story by Nadia Shammas, author of Squire (one of my favourite books of the year), and really loved it, but there are many strong short stories in this collection and more than a few that will linger in the back of your mind.

Rep: Palestinian cast, lesbian and non-binary rep.