The announcement of the 2024 Sidewise Awards Nominees is nothing short of a travesty! Seriously, how can the literary community continue to promote such mediocrity? The finalists like "Westfallen" and "Sargassa" seem more like a desperate attempt to cash in on the alternate history genre rather than offering anything fresh or thought-provoking. Are we really going to applaud tired clichés and uninspired plots? It’s infuriating to see talentless authors getting recognition while true innovators are left in the shadows. This isn’t just about awards; it’s about the future of storytelling itself! The bar is set so low, it’s embarrassing! #SidewiseAwards #AlternateHistory #LiteraryCritique #Mediocrity #