Reviews

Submerged by J.C. Koch, James Van Pelt, David Farland, Bill Kte'pi, Jenna Rhodes, Wendy Nikel, S.C. Butler, Susan Jett, Marsheila Rockwell, Sara M. Harvey, Nicky Drayden, Seanan McGuire, F. Brett Cox, Michael Robertson, Joshua Palmatier, A. Merc Rustad, Jeffrey J. Mariotte, Esther M. Friesner, Misty Massey, Jody Lynn Nye

brewergnome's review against another edition

4.0

A really neat collection of stories with some real gems, both fantasy and sci-fi. Everything from alien creatures in a hot spring to Cthulhu taking over the galaxy from an alien sea. Very fun. "The Byssus Woman" is an especial favorite about a trans woman finding acceptance in the sea.

kikiandarrowsfishshelf's review against another edition

3.0

FYI - I funded the kickstarter that included this book.

Any collection of stories is going to be a mixed bag that will differ from reader to reader. Overall the majority of the stories were good. Not great, but a little above okay. There were three stand-outs.

1. "Rest in Peace" by Seann Macguire - this rift on the idea of a missing ship is wonderful. It's the right mixture of realism and sea legend. Really good ending.

2. "Go With the Flow" by Esther Friesner - Friesner is always best when playing with tropes.

3. "Son of Blob" by Jeffery J Mariottie - real good story with squid.