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jessdone's review
3.0
It's very hard to review a book of short stories by so many different authors. Some of them were excellent, some of them were ok, and others were terrible. Something that was particularly maddening was the excerpts some authors chose to provide instead of short stories. With one exception, I was very annoyed/angered by the whole presentation of random excerpts of stories. They don't tell a complete story and only exist to try and get you to purchase a novel. I made note of those authors so that I'd never accidentally buy anything from them because I find that kind of marketing scummy.
I did pick up a few authors who I'd like to read more of too.
Overall, I felt like my time investment wasn't really rewarded with a complete experience. I'd have a hard time recommending anyone read this book cover to cover, but skipping through and reading a few select stories could be ok.
I did pick up a few authors who I'd like to read more of too.
Overall, I felt like my time investment wasn't really rewarded with a complete experience. I'd have a hard time recommending anyone read this book cover to cover, but skipping through and reading a few select stories could be ok.
kristimarie93's review against another edition
5.0
I think my favorite thing about this collection of stories was that there was never a point that I grew tired of a character or felt myself skimming through to get to a "good part."
silver_valkyrie_reads's review
In general these weren't bad, but I think I need to stop trying with the anthologies. Most of the stories are always mediocre at best, and you always think, ooh, but if I read one more maybe THAT one will be the hidden gem. I just got tired of waiting for a story that I *really* liked.
michaelap0511's review
5.0
Well, it took me about 4 months to finish this anthology, but I can safely say that it was one of the best.
There is a story for everyone. Every genre possible is featured in it and there were so many stories and authors I liked.
Of course, there were some stories that I didn't like but this is mostly due to personal preferences, not to the quality of the stories. It's just some genres and some ideas don't sit well with me.
I really feel that everyone can find a story to love from this anthology, so I recommend it to everyone.
There is a story for everyone. Every genre possible is featured in it and there were so many stories and authors I liked.
Of course, there were some stories that I didn't like but this is mostly due to personal preferences, not to the quality of the stories. It's just some genres and some ideas don't sit well with me.
I really feel that everyone can find a story to love from this anthology, so I recommend it to everyone.
saccalai's review
4.0
As usual I got this collection for one or two short stories from authors I love, but I found lots more to go after. There are lots of stories here and quite a few made me want to read more from the authors. A few new favourites!
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