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gustus's review
3.0
Out of 4 the short stories, I like "Seduction for Beginners" by Jae the most, which is a sequel to "Something in the Wine", so I think I'll check it out
xxsksxx's review
4.0
This compilation of four short-stories takes the reader back to well-known characters. For one, there's Annie and Drew from "Something in The Wine" by Jae. As I mentioned in my book review to that novel, my only complaint with that was that I wanted to learn more about the main characters' troubles in the relationship after they finally got together – and I got my wish. I really liked the way the author developed Annie and made her insecurities believable. I had to laugh quite a few times but it made me care about the characters even more. This short story was my favorite one from those four.
Another story is a continuation of RJ Nolan's novel "L.A. Metro". I hadn't read the novel before reading this short story, so I didn't know the characters yet. I found it was written really well and I liked the obstacles both women created for themselves while having a very similar idea – even though I didn't much care for the actual idea all that much. Now, after having read "L.A. Metro" as well, I can appreciate the story even more.
The other two stories are about new characters – as far as I can tell. At least I didn't know them from any novels. Both are about women that have a chance encounter with a stranger. And both are more than a bit surprised that their bleak view on love seems to be not as depressing as they originally thought.
From all four stories I liked Jae's "Seduction for Beginners" the best. That might be because I had just finished reading the novel and already knew the characters. But all stories are really well written and the book is a nice and entertaining read. I'd recommend reading the novels beforehand though since it makes reading these short stories even better.
Another story is a continuation of RJ Nolan's novel "L.A. Metro". I hadn't read the novel before reading this short story, so I didn't know the characters yet. I found it was written really well and I liked the obstacles both women created for themselves while having a very similar idea – even though I didn't much care for the actual idea all that much. Now, after having read "L.A. Metro" as well, I can appreciate the story even more.
The other two stories are about new characters – as far as I can tell. At least I didn't know them from any novels. Both are about women that have a chance encounter with a stranger. And both are more than a bit surprised that their bleak view on love seems to be not as depressing as they originally thought.
From all four stories I liked Jae's "Seduction for Beginners" the best. That might be because I had just finished reading the novel and already knew the characters. But all stories are really well written and the book is a nice and entertaining read. I'd recommend reading the novels beforehand though since it makes reading these short stories even better.
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