The Tale of the Three Beautiful Raptor Sisters, and the Prince Who Was Made of Meat

"The Tale of the Three Beautiful Raptor Sisters, and the Prince Who Was Made of Meat" is a fantasy story by Brooke Bolander. It was first published in Uncanny Magazine, in 2018.

Synopsis

In a fairy tale setting, three dromeosaurid sisters have an unpleasant encounter with a handsome prince.

Reception

"The Tale of the Three Beautiful Raptor Sisters, and the Prince Who Was Made of Meat" was a finalist for the 2019 Hugo Award for Best Short Story.[1]

Tangent Online found it to be "very light comedy, which provides a moderate amount of amusement", calling it "a featherweight story" and "quite lengthy".[2]

References

  1. ^ 2019 Hugo Award & 1944 Retro Hugo Award Finalists, by Cheryl Morgan, at TheHugoAwards.org; published April 2, 2019; retrieved April 22, 2019
  2. ^ Uncanny #23, July/August 2018, reviewed by Victoria Silverwolf, at Tangent Online; published July 14, 2018; retrieved April 22, 2019


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