Reviews

Even If the Sky is Falling by Farah Heron, Denise Williams, Taj McCoy, Sarah Smith, Charish Reid, Lane Clarke

givemaribooks's review against another edition

fast-paced

• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

#1- 1 star - I hated Griffin, he didn’t grovel enough in my opinion, but more importantly I hated how he talked to her both personally and professionally. He dismissed her concerns about Song and her job, and when he was telling he why he broke up with her it felt like he was gaslighting her into thinking she knew what had happened. I also think the story itself made no sense. Like not one of them had a radio?? And why did no one think to drive into town right away??

#2- 4.5 stars - cute

#3 - 3 stars - felt unfinished.

#4 - 5 stars - my favorite!! The role playing

ericxcherish's review against another edition

3.5

My favorite stories were Keep Calm and Curry On by Farah Heron and Anything You Can Do I Can Do Better by Denise Williams.

livreads4fun's review against another edition

adventurous lighthearted fast-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

3.25

menachris87's review against another edition

funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted 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? Yes

5.0

brandece1's review against another edition

5.0

This one is so much fun! I love that we get so many short stories from so many incredible BIPOC authors that I love and even one that I'd never read from! I wasn't sure what to expect going in but very quickly you realize that all of the stories are surrounding this possible life changing event. I love seeing all of the different representation, and truly loved every short story. Even though these stories were short they did not skimp on the steam, laughs or emotion. 

babyskillet's review against another edition

lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Fun, easy to listen too!

heatherbookely's review against another edition

emotional hopeful medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

honeybee02's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful lighthearted 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? No

5.0

Multiple short stories about how people spend the last moments when they think the world is ending. It's the end of the world and everyone is having sex... Sounds about right lol. I loved the diversity of characters from story to story. Most of the stories had a common theme two people who have/had a crush but never expressed it. I loved all of the stories and wanted more from most of them. 
1. All The Stars by Taj McCoy ❤️
Second chance between two NASA employees.
2. Keep Calm and Carry On by Farah Heron ❤️
Childhood friends turned enemies by their fathers. Randomly reunited selling Pakistani food. 
3. My Lucky Stars by Lane Clark 🥴
I wasn't into this story
4. Bunker Buddies by Cherish Reid ❤️
College professor with an interest in the cold war crushing on a bookstore owner.
5. Interlude by Sarah Smith 👍🏽
Strangers in forced together and are instantly attracted to each other. 
6. Anything You Can Do I Can Do Better by Denise Williams ❤️
College rivals reunited and live out their fantasies.

jennam13's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

kendramekalle's review against another edition

funny lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

These short stories were fun. I’ll be honest, I wanted more from the first story that set the stage for the rest. I could take a full novel from ‘All the Stars’.