Reviews

Sword and Sorceress VIII by Cynthia Ward, David A. Cherry, Andrea Pelleschi, Various, Stephanie D. Shaver, Deborah Burros, Mercedes Lackey, Dave Smeds, Paula Helm Murray, Margaret Howes, Elisabeth Waters, Josepha Sherman, Vera Nazarian, Marion Zimmer Bradley, Diana L. Paxson, Eluki bes Shahar, Nancy L. Pine, Laurell K. Hamilton, Walter L. Kleine, Jennifer Roberson, Lois Tilton, Gary W. Herring, Jere Dunham, Linda Gordon

wynwicket's review against another edition

2.0

Fantasy has evolved a LOT since this anthology was published in 1991. While there were a few gems (a pre-Anita-Blake Laurell K. Hamilton tale and an early Mercedes Lackey story among them), most of the stories were just okay. And the editor's preface to each story was ego-laden and condescending ("I discovered this writer...," etc.)

bookcrazylady45's review

3.0

Still enjoying myself, the series is actually improving...far fewer misses and some real gems. When I finish I am going to wish for a single book holding only those really loved ones.