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Silk & Steel: A Queer Speculative Adventure Anthology by Janine A. Southard

hidingincorners's review against another edition

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5.0

A lovely anthology! Every story is a hit!

naridon's review against another edition

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5.0

I expected to love this (I mean) and wasn't disappointed & have also added to my already long list of authors to recommend to my library

gretchenbookindieluft's review

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adventurous emotional funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

3.5

daenknight's review

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adventurous lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.25

book_gremlin42's review

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adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.25

ubepandesol's review against another edition

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Sapphic stories featuring women from all walks of life (and genres)! My favorite story in this collection is the Ruritarian Multiverse one by Freya Marske. Overall it's a great anthology celebrating f/f queerness. I love women.

herielma's review

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adventurous funny inspiring lighthearted mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? N/A
  • Loveable characters? N/A
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

3.75

ruthorfiction's review against another edition

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funny lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? N/A
  • Strong character development? N/A
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.25

ghosthermione's review against another edition

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5.0

I usually find it hard to rate short story collections, as they're often a mixed bag. Not so with this one! I absolutely loved every single story and wished I could spend more time with their characters. Each deserves a whole novel. There are authors here whose work I already enjoy - Aliette  De Bodard, Yoon Ha Lee, Claire Bartlett or Ellen Kushner to name but a few - and some I will definitely look out for in the future!

okim2cool4u's review against another edition

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3.0

I always forget anthologies aren't for me :/ this took me over 2 months to read oops. I dnf'ed a lot of these stories and honestly didn't even try to read the last one. i was so ready to be done oof i might try to read it and reread a few i dnf'ed
But! here are the stories i did like:
book and hammer, blade and bone + positively medieval + Little birds + princess, shieldmaiden, witch and wolf + margo lai's guide