I'm not the biggest fan of short stories, but I was absolutely bowled over by Conservation of Shadows. The stories here are complex, densely packed and yet exquisitely written. I probably come back for a re-read about every four months or so, just because I'm still not sure I fully understand every nuance that's been cleverly folded into the pages, and I'm completely satisfied with that. "Ghostweight" and "Flower, Mercy, Needle, Chain" are especially wonderful, but there's not a bad story in the bunch. I never would have thought Eastern influences, mathematics, fantasy, and science could be so seamlessly and enjoyably blended, but Yoon Ha Lee obviously knows much more than I ever will.