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jaipal's review against another edition
4.0
Stories of the Raksura introduced Martha Wells to me. I enjoyed this collection of short stories and makes me want to read more. I prefer volume 1 but both are good. I'm missing a bit of backstory which I'm assuming is told in the novels. Even then, the stories are all written and makes me want to read more. Well done.
tasharobinson's review against another edition
4.0
A really satisfying send-off for the series, particularly the final novella-length story, where Moon is terrified for his upcoming clutch, and something creepy and hard to understand is stalking the colony. At this point, seven books in, the Raksura books are basically a soap opera for me — I just want to check in and hang out with these characters and see how they live and follow their little day-to-day fusses and couplings and conflicts. There's enough of that here to make it feel clear that these characters will be fine now that their big dramas are over, and that they'll continue making little dramas of their own.
I continue to be so impressed with the way the Raksura are realized, both as relatable and familiar people, and as aliens with a lot in common with animals. Their sense of community, and the way these books are drawn as much about how they operate as a collective, rather than just around what individual protagonists, continues to be refreshing and satisfying, especially in a story as community-minded as the final one. What a satisfying experience this series has been overall.
I continue to be so impressed with the way the Raksura are realized, both as relatable and familiar people, and as aliens with a lot in common with animals. Their sense of community, and the way these books are drawn as much about how they operate as a collective, rather than just around what individual protagonists, continues to be refreshing and satisfying, especially in a story as community-minded as the final one. What a satisfying experience this series has been overall.
spinstah's review
4.0
The two longer pieces in this were excellent. Both of them give you more insight into Moon.
ullsi's review against another edition
3.0
The last short story/mini-novella was my favorite. Some of the earlier ones felt a little too short, like they were discarded chapter ideas.
alexreadsome's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
indy_rose's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
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? No
3.0
grid's review against another edition
5.0
Loved the last story in this anthology so much that it eclipsed the others by a pretty wide margin. In it, Jade is pregnant and Moon struggles with his feelings about becoming a father and of course, another crazy escapade just outside their home tree.
The other stories were also good. Definitely recommended reading if you’ve read the rest of the series.
The other stories were also good. Definitely recommended reading if you’ve read the rest of the series.
diaryofthebookdragon's review against another edition
4.0
Books of the Raksura is one of my favorite fantasy series. It's unusual and very interesting. It was nice to see a little glimpse of Raksura trading customs in this short story.
If you haven't read the series I think that story would not be interesting to you, you need to know the background behind the world and characters.
Story is not very long and can be read for free here.
If you haven't read the series I think that story would not be interesting to you, you need to know the background behind the world and characters.
Story is not very long and can be read for free here.
felofhe's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
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? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Death, Infertility, Pregnancy, Suicide attempt, Violence, Abandonment, Animal death, Blood, Cultural appropriation, Excrement, Grief, and Injury/Injury detail