Dreadnought
April Daniels and Natasha Soudek's Dreadnought (2016) is a queer fantasy and trans fiction novel. The story is set in Seattle. It deals with trans* and LGB+ characters, superheroes, transgender people and identity.
Open Library readers give it an average of 3.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, and 34 more have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 3 editions.
At about 280 pages, most readers finish it in 5–6 hours.
About Dreadnought
What happens when a trans* girl who is not out to her family accidentally inherits superpowers? Things change, a lot.
Awards & lists
- ✦Otherwise Award 2017 — Overall (nominee)
- ✦Locus Awards 2018 — Best First Novel (nominee)
Quick answers
Who wrote Dreadnought?
Dreadnought was written by April Daniels and Natasha Soudek and first published in 2016.
What genre is Dreadnought?
It is usually shelved as Queer Fantasy and Transgender & Nonbinary Fiction.
How long is Dreadnought?
The median edition has 280 pages, about 5–6 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.
What books are similar to Dreadnought?
Readers who like it often enjoy When the Moon Was Ours, Cemetery Boys and Pet.
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