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sarahholland's review
4.0
Disclosure: I received a copy of this from NetGalley.
It's been a little while since I read the Prospero's Children series, but was delighted to see another book by L. Jagi Lamplighter. I loved some of the short stories in this book, liked a couple, and didn't really bond with a couple of others (but still enjoyed reading them). Overall, a great read, and one that I read with enjoyment.
It's been a little while since I read the Prospero's Children series, but was delighted to see another book by L. Jagi Lamplighter. I loved some of the short stories in this book, liked a couple, and didn't really bond with a couple of others (but still enjoyed reading them). Overall, a great read, and one that I read with enjoyment.
jellicle's review
4.0
This collection is a fun mash up of mythology, fantasy and futuristic space and/or time travel. Pros - The thing I appreciated most was the humor. I also like that each story feels like a complete arc with a satisfactory conclusion. I tend not to like short stories because they often feel like a hit and run. Cons - The writing style isn’t as elegant as I prefer and there were pesky typos and such. Favorites: Of Exotic Cocktails and Mulberry Wine, Never Again the Same, Faces and Enigmas, Foot-Sore Angel, Knight’s Mate. Honorable Mention: Feeding the Mouth that Bites Us and Flight of Ideas. Least Favorites: A Few More Bugs to Work Out, HMS Mangled Treasure and Equinox. Would I recommend: Yes, definitely worth a read.
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