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The Broken Binding is an independent SFF bookshop based in the UK. Since 2021, we have made it our mission to bring epic worlds and distant galaxies to readers across the globe. In addition to our online shops, we run monthly book subscriptions where we send out exclusive hardback editions with beautifully illustrated covers, boards and sprayed edges.
BOOK OF THE YEAR
Science Fiction & Fantasy
SenLinYu’s dark fantasy Alchemised is the inaugural winner of this category. The novel’s intricate worldbuilding, unique magic system and devastating plot made it a standout read for the judges. “What Sen has accomplished in this one book is phenomenal,” said one. “A true feat of the imagination,” stated another, adding that it was “deeply moving, haunting and gripping”. Penguin Michael Joseph’s sensitive and impactful campaign created a “unique”
strategy that “helped build incredible hype” for the book, without spoilers. No proofs were offered to the public; instead, the team held a secret influencer event where the first chapter was revealed. The buzz continued to build. Michael Joseph organised 15 authorless events to mark publication and followed it with a sold-out post-publication tour. Alchemised made history as the fastest-selling UK debut ever and became the imprint’s biggest fiction hardback. “Clever publishing” paired with a “truly gifted storyteller” put Alchemised on top.
THE SHORTLIST
Brimstone CALLIE HART
Ice JACEK DUKAJ, URSULA PHILLIPS (TRANSLATOR)
Katabasis RF KUANG
Onyx Storm REBECCA YARROS
The Devils JOE ABERCROMBIE
Alchemised SenLinYu PAN MACMILLAN
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