Yellowcake

Across ten stories that move between dark fantasy, fairy-tale, horror, and gritty realism, Margo Lanagan explores the complexities of human nature. The protagonists a mix of ordinary people and extraordinary beings face trials, temptations, and moments of violence that test their loyalties, love, and sense of self. Through vivid, often unsettling settings, the collection reveals how individuals seek solace and identity amid danger, loss, and the fragile boundaries between hope and cruelty.