The books of the Indian writers Tashan Mehta and Indra Das – The crazy sisters of EsiAnd The Last Dragon Hunters of Bowbazar– won the categories “Best Fantasy” and “Best Novella” at the “Subjective Chaos Kind of Awards” presented at the 82nd World Science Fiction Convention in Glasgow. Lavanya Lakshminarayan’s book The Ten Percent Thief was a finalist in the category “Best Science Fiction”.
Launched in 2018, the award was created by a group of readers of science fiction, fantasy, horror, and speculative fiction. Each year, it recognizes the best works in the genre while acknowledging the subjectivity of their decisions. Winners receive a trophy and a hand-painted pebble.
To determine the finalists and winners, a core group of guest judges are joined by a two-stage review of books published in the previous year. Awards are given in the following categories: novellas, science fiction novels, fantasy novels, and novels that blur genre lines. Additional categories are sometimes given based on the judges’ interest in a particular year, including debut, young adult novel, short story, graphic novel, and completed series.
Here are the winners and finalists in various categories for books published in 2023:
Best Fantasy
Best Novella
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Winner: The Last Dragon Hunters of BowbazarIndra Das
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Finalist: Ashes of ancestorsAndrew Knighton
Best Science Fiction
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Winner: Chain Gang All-StarsNana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah
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Finalist: BridgeLauren Beukes
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Finalist: The Ten Percent ThiefLavanya Lakshminarayan
Best Blurred Borders
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Winner: OKPsyche, Anya Johanna De Niro
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Finalist: Corey Fah ensures social mobilityIsabel Waidner
