Reviews

Rosalind's Siblings by Bogi Takács

clara_ward's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

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

5.0

 This anthology expands beyond speculative tales of scientists marginalized due to gender to embrace many forms of diversity and intersectionality. Each story suggests new insights into research and the value of differing perspectives (both in science and writing). Two of my personal favorites offer neurodivergent points of view. “The Tightrope Walker” by Celia Neri gives a matter-of-fact take on individual advantages and disadvantages for journeying into space.  (Also, I’m a sucker for a circus metaphor.)  “Blood and Iron” by Jennifer Lee Rossman presents a more *sparkly* perspective and plenty of fun pop culture references with a cryptozoologist in a science fantasy setting.  Providing another captivating spin on space exploration, “LDR” by Cameron Van Sant combines recent dating site conundrums with a bit of Apollo mission history for a very fresh take on Venus and future discoveries.  I’ll leave it to other reviewers to comment on the poetry and more experimental prose.  Suffice it to say this anthology offers twenty more unique points of view, each brimming with literary and societal insights, a surprising number sharing both tea and comfort. 

Full disclosure: I was provided an advance copy of this book from the publisher with no expectations attached. 

edebell's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional hopeful lighthearted reflective medium-paced

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

5.0

I am so honored to be publishing this book and really loved reading all the stories in the finished volume.

The stories are all wonderful and interesting and add new facets to the theme! I personally connected the most with "The Tightrope Walker" by Celia Neri and "Morning Star Blues" by Tessa Fisher.