{"title":"Marisa Crane","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the captivating world of Marisa Crane, where the boundaries of reality and fantasy blur in the most intriguing ways. As a noteworthy author in the Sci-Fi \u0026amp; Fantasy genre, Crane invites readers to explore themes of identity, society, and the human experience through imaginative storytelling and richly developed characters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong Marisa Crane's remarkable works is \u003cem\u003eI Keep My Exoskeletons to Myself\u003c\/em\u003e, a novel that entices readers with its unique blend of speculative fiction and acute social commentary. Known for their ability to intertwine complex narrative threads, Crane creates stories that are not only entertaining but also thought-provoking and reflective.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a long-time fan of science fiction or new to the fantasy realms, Marisa Crane's books promise to deliver a compelling journey that challenges perceptions and sparks the imagination. Dive into this collection and experience the wonder and thoughtfulness of Crane's literary artistry.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"i-keep-my-exoskeletons-to-myself","title":"I Keep My Exoskeletons to Myself","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDept. of Speculation\u003c\/i\u003e meets \u003ci\u003eBlack Mirror\u003c\/i\u003e in this lyrical, speculative debut about a queer mother raising her daughter in an unjust surveillance state.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn a United States not so unlike our own, the Department of Balance has adopted a radical new form of law enforcement: rather than incarceration, wrongdoers are given a second (and sometimes, third, fourth, and fifth) shadow as a reminder of their crime—and a warning to those they encounter. Within the Department, corruption and prejudice run rampant, giving rise to an underclass of so-called Shadesters who are disenfranchised, publicly shamed, and deprived of civil rights protections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKris is a Shadester and a new mother to a baby born with a second shadow of her own. Grieving the loss of her wife and thoroughly unprepared for the reality of raising a child alone, Kris teeters on the edge of collapse, fumbling in a daze of alcohol, shame, and self-loathing. Yet, as the kid grows, Kris finds her footing, raising a child whose irrepressible spark cannot be dampened by the harsh realities of the world. She can’t forget her wife, but with time, she can make a new life for herself and the kid, supported by a community of fellow misfits who defy the Department to lift one another up in solidarity and hope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a first-person register reminiscent of the fierce self-disclosure of Sheila Heti and the poetic precision of Ocean Vuong, \u003ci\u003eI Keep My Exoskeletons to Myself\u003c\/i\u003e is a bold debut novel that examines the long shadow of grief, the hard work of parenting, and the power of queer resistance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ingram Book Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45799009124588,"sku":"9781646222063","price":51.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781646222063.jpg?v=1728217363"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/marisa-crane.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}