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cairavel's review
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
dinosourkisses's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-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? N/A
3.5
There were a few good stories I enjoyed and would have loved to have read more of but some weren't as enthralling to me.
dutch_bookymonster's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
casey_h's review
5.0
A solid 4.5/5 stars!
Just, wow! I had such high hopes for this as soon as I read the description, and I'm so glad it (mostly) didn't disappoint!! All of these short stories centre on a middle aged or older woman (and one man) either being Chosen or choosing themselves to save their world as they know it. It's very refreshing to read from the point of view of someone who's "too old for this" but does it anyway so she can help the orcs and dryads lead a better life ("By The Works of Her Hands" by LaShawn M Wanak), or the cool-headed Boss who's figured out the way to get her demon employees to behave is to negotiate with them like she does with her toddlers ("Lean In: The Lord of Hell is Coming" by Ericka Kahler).
I honestly loved almost all of these, my top three favourites being "Launch Day Milkshakes" by Jim C Hines (one word - CATS
Just, wow! I had such high hopes for this as soon as I read the description, and I'm so glad it (mostly) didn't disappoint!! All of these short stories centre on a middle aged or older woman (and one man) either being Chosen or choosing themselves to save their world as they know it. It's very refreshing to read from the point of view of someone who's "too old for this" but does it anyway so she can help the orcs and dryads lead a better life ("By The Works of Her Hands" by LaShawn M Wanak), or the cool-headed Boss who's figured out the way to get her demon employees to behave is to negotiate with them like she does with her toddlers ("Lean In: The Lord of Hell is Coming" by Ericka Kahler).
I honestly loved almost all of these, my top three favourites being "Launch Day Milkshakes" by Jim C Hines (one word - CATS
madhatter360's review
4.0
It's always hard to rate an anthology. Some stories were 5 stars, some less
lacewing's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
Enjoyable and heartwarming. My favorites were the Hines, Abbott, and especially the Wanak stories.
lattes_lipstick_literature's review
5.0
*I received an advance review copy for free and am leaving this review voluntarily.*
Oh boy did I enjoy this book! Are you tired of teenage heroines? Why do the underage protagonists get to have all the fun? Do you like the chosen one trope but are tired of all the same old stories getting played out? Then, this book is for you. As a woman who most people think is past her prime it's nice to read a story with a protagonist that I could relate to that isn't a second chance romance. Don't get me wrong I love them but women past the age of 30 are able to do amazing things.
In most anthologies, there is always a couple of stories that miss their mark but in Never too Old to Save the World I enjoyed every single one. There were times I wished that a particular story would have kept going or that I hope would turn into a series, but that's one of the downfalls of reading short story anthologies. Each writer was able to put their own unique twist on the chosen one trope and no two stories felt the same, it was a breath of fresh air each time. I was so sad when I got to the last story because that meant that the book was going to end. Here's me holding out hope for a second anthology soon.
Overall, I absolutely enjoyed this book.
Oh boy did I enjoy this book! Are you tired of teenage heroines? Why do the underage protagonists get to have all the fun? Do you like the chosen one trope but are tired of all the same old stories getting played out? Then, this book is for you. As a woman who most people think is past her prime it's nice to read a story with a protagonist that I could relate to that isn't a second chance romance. Don't get me wrong I love them but women past the age of 30 are able to do amazing things.
In most anthologies, there is always a couple of stories that miss their mark but in Never too Old to Save the World I enjoyed every single one. There were times I wished that a particular story would have kept going or that I hope would turn into a series, but that's one of the downfalls of reading short story anthologies. Each writer was able to put their own unique twist on the chosen one trope and no two stories felt the same, it was a breath of fresh air each time. I was so sad when I got to the last story because that meant that the book was going to end. Here's me holding out hope for a second anthology soon.
Overall, I absolutely enjoyed this book.
ptaradactyl's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
3.75
I loved the premise. Some stories were more my speed than others, which is normal in an anthology. More middle-aged chosen ones, please!
notesfromthebookdrop's review
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5