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pikagaag's review
adventurous
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
All 4 novellas are a good read. The stories are definitely more focused one the plot than the MM couples getting together but there is a relationship element. The emotional feels of each story is very different and keeps you engaged.
jambrea's review against another edition
4.0
Just in time for Halloween!
What a great group of authors. This anthology is perfect for October. Paranormal. Dads. Perfect.
I'm going to review this as a whole. Each story was great. The characters were wonderful and the world-building was nice for short stories. This anthology gives you a little bit of everything. The kids help make the stories and the dads aren't too bad either.
If you want a quick read with fun stories, this is the anthology for you!
What a great group of authors. This anthology is perfect for October. Paranormal. Dads. Perfect.
I'm going to review this as a whole. Each story was great. The characters were wonderful and the world-building was nice for short stories. This anthology gives you a little bit of everything. The kids help make the stories and the dads aren't too bad either.
If you want a quick read with fun stories, this is the anthology for you!
bronwynheeley's review against another edition
3.0
Monster Hall Pass: was emotional and sweet, but the plot jumped a little, like it needed more word count, tho still really enjoyable - 4 stars
Kismet & Cadavers: DNF, for now at least, I just couldn't get into it
Elf Shot 3.5 stars. it seemed a bigger story then what we got, tho it was simple it sorta felt like something was missing
Wolf At First Sight, it was ok, a fine story about matchmaking a cop and a shifter - 3 stars
Kismet & Cadavers: DNF, for now at least, I just couldn't get into it
Elf Shot 3.5 stars. it seemed a bigger story then what we got, tho it was simple it sorta felt like something was missing
Wolf At First Sight, it was ok, a fine story about matchmaking a cop and a shifter - 3 stars
teresab78's review against another edition
5.0
4.5 stars overall
Bad Dad and Dangerous
Monster Hall Pass 4.5
I really enjoyed this story. It had just enough details of the world that I wasn’t lost. I liked the idea of Vampires living off Chi rather than blood. Ruby was great though we don’t see much of her. I liked how it ended.
Kismet and Cadavers 4.5
An undead cat, ghosts, paved over grave yards, and kismet; A recipe for a delicious tale. I really liked KJ and Thomas.
Elf Shot 4
This is more gruesome and dark than the other two. The other world is a strange place. I’m not sure if I really understood what the changelings were and I would have liked more info on Bell and Conri’s pasts. Some details were hinted at but not enough. I hope this turns into a series as it ended on a tentative hfn.
Wolf at First Sight 4
Though the story and relationship moved quickly and there’s not a lot of action, I enjoyed this tale of first meetings. Joe’s introduction into the paranormal world hits with a bang and goes from there. Not a lot happens but there are some cute moments, Declan’s fur issues being one.
Bad Dad and Dangerous
Monster Hall Pass 4.5
I really enjoyed this story. It had just enough details of the world that I wasn’t lost. I liked the idea of Vampires living off Chi rather than blood. Ruby was great though we don’t see much of her. I liked how it ended.
Kismet and Cadavers 4.5
An undead cat, ghosts, paved over grave yards, and kismet; A recipe for a delicious tale. I really liked KJ and Thomas.
Elf Shot 4
This is more gruesome and dark than the other two. The other world is a strange place. I’m not sure if I really understood what the changelings were and I would have liked more info on Bell and Conri’s pasts. Some details were hinted at but not enough. I hope this turns into a series as it ended on a tentative hfn.
Wolf at First Sight 4
Though the story and relationship moved quickly and there’s not a lot of action, I enjoyed this tale of first meetings. Joe’s introduction into the paranormal world hits with a bang and goes from there. Not a lot happens but there are some cute moments, Declan’s fur issues being one.
liza5326's review against another edition
4.0
This was a thoroughly enjoyable anthology of paranormal stories with a central theme of dads who have sent their kids to summer camp. My favorite was most definitely Jenn Moffatt's Kismet & Cadavers, which was a wonderful mix of magic and ghosts. They were honestly all hits for me, giving me a nice blend of paranormal, mystery, romance, and family in each story.
boozzi's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
inspiring
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
terriaminute's review
lighthearted
medium-paced
3.0
tl:dr: two out of four, a better average than most collections I've tried.
'Monster Hall Pass,' by Bru Baker, is pretty good. It needed a better edit.
'Kismet and Cadavers,' by Jenn Moffatt. This felt disjointed to me. Part was the two POVs were hard to tell apart for over half the story. Part was interweaving of one character talking while the POV character thought things, same paragraph. And, there were odd time skips. Needed work.
'Elf Shot,' by TA Moore. Awful title, rich world, engaging characters. Best story so far.
'Wolf at First Sight,' by Rhys Ford. Well. I got close to the end, but only by skimming, and then I gave up. Very wordy, nothing unique, lots of repetition. Definitely the worst of this author I've read.
'Monster Hall Pass,' by Bru Baker, is pretty good. It needed a better edit.
'Kismet and Cadavers,' by Jenn Moffatt. This felt disjointed to me. Part was the two POVs were hard to tell apart for over half the story. Part was interweaving of one character talking while the POV character thought things, same paragraph. And, there were odd time skips. Needed work.
'Elf Shot,' by TA Moore. Awful title, rich world, engaging characters. Best story so far.
'Wolf at First Sight,' by Rhys Ford. Well. I got close to the end, but only by skimming, and then I gave up. Very wordy, nothing unique, lots of repetition. Definitely the worst of this author I've read.
explorebooks's review
4.0
Bad, Dad, and Dangerous is an anthology of 4 short stories focusing on the common theme of a main character who is balancing being both a dad and a paranormal being of some sort or another. During each of these shorts, the Dad sends their kid off to summer camp before experiencing a more drama filled break than they expected…but they also meet the loves of their life along the way.
If I had to pick a favorite, it would hands down be “Monster Hall Pass” by Bru Baker (a new to me author that I’ll certainly be trying a full length book by soon). This was such a well developed story squeezed into a short story format. I honestly could’ve read a full length novel with these two MCs and would’ve loved to experience more time in the world it’s set in.
If I had to pick a favorite, it would hands down be “Monster Hall Pass” by Bru Baker (a new to me author that I’ll certainly be trying a full length book by soon). This was such a well developed story squeezed into a short story format. I honestly could’ve read a full length novel with these two MCs and would’ve loved to experience more time in the world it’s set in.
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