Theodore Starjohn Memorial Award Nomination . Finalist of the Finnish Wandering Star Award . Finalist of the Locus and Hugo Awards . Melting in his stories unconnected, Hanna Ryaniemi skillfully juggles mythology and technology, glorifying the vast universe, woven from bits, which plow dark ships and dragons. Here, quantum spells break from the lips, turning into fast-legged moose, human tragedy makes possible a personal conversation with the deity, digital cathedrals rise, and stars are created by the effort of thought. How will human nature develop? CM if the only limit of desires is creativity? What happens, When the difference between humans and gods is just as small, as nanomachines, Or is it just as great? CM how is the universe? Here are just the main questions, which the author asks himself - and the reader - in this fascinating journey into the depths of internal and external space . "Paradise is without a doubt one of the smartest writers working in the science fiction genre." Tor. "An urgent demonstration of how science fiction empowers literature and human experience." Geek Chocolate Nano-powered super-beings , Carnivorous Emerging Technologies , doors of perception , open wide and almost torn off the loops - stick Ryaniemy's barrel of fantasy in your mouth and take out your brain!" - Richard Morgan As well as in , [CM Ryaniemi is at the very forefront.". Interzone “Little Pearls of High Conceptual Prose” . Sci-Fi and Fantasy Reviews"This book is not for your grandparents. This book is not for Star Wars fans. This book is not for those who "just read" the NF. But if you’ve read Greg Egan, Charles Stross, Richard Morgan, Daniel Suarez and Vernor Vinge grab her as soon as possible.” The Daily “Whirlwind in which science and the strangeness of the future meet, exploding with fireworks of bold ideas, a complex narrative and damn good prose” "My Biochemical Sky" is the best and most original anthology since Angela Carter's Fireworks, released 40 years ago. Wall Street Journal “This delightful journey into imaginary worlds brings a fresh perspective on timeless ideas”. Ryaniemi writes post-singular tales about the computer's romance with the dragon, technologically advanced cats and dogs, and haunted space stations. If you like science fiction and the science part is a bit outlandish, then this book is definitely for you." Barnes & Noble Blog. Breaking into the science fiction scene with his debut novel Quantum Thief, Hanna Ryaniemi quickly gained a reputation as an author who combines extraordinary and cutting-edge science with beautiful prose, doing all this with wit, warmth and joy from a fascinating narrative. It is these qualities that are demonstrated in the collection of stories presented to the reader . Taken from anthologies, magazines, and online publications and first assembled as a book, these fantastic novels range from lyrical to quirky, from elegant to mischievous. It is a collection that showcases one of the greatest new inventors in science fiction.