Common Bonds: An Aromantic Speculative Anthology by C.T. Callahan, B.R. Sanders, Claudie Arseneault, RoAnna Sylver

Common Bonds: An Aromantic Speculative Anthology

C.T. Callahan, B.R. Sanders, Claudie Arseneault, RoAnna Sylver with Jennifer Lee Rossman, Syl Woo, Vida Cruz, E.H. Timms, Avi Silver, Rosiee Thor, Cora Ruskin, Polenth Blake, Mika Stanard, Morgan Swim, Camilla Quinn, A.Z. Louise, Ren Oliveira, Thomas Leonard Shaw, Adriana C. Grigore, Jeff Reynolds, Marjorie King, Ian Mahler

297 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction lgbtqia+ short stories speculative fiction hopeful lighthearted medium-paced
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Common Bonds is an anthology of speculative short stories and poetry featuring aromantic characters. At the heart of this collection are the bonds that impact our lives from beginning to end: platonic relationships. Within this anthology, a cursed...

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Community Reviews Summary of 149 reviews

Moods

adventurous 64%
emotional 59%
hopeful 54%
lighthearted 53%
inspiring 42%
reflective 40%
funny 25%
relaxing 17%
sad 15%
mysterious 10%
challenging 9%
dark 7%
informative 4%
tense 3%

Pace

medium 60%
fast 30%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 61% | Character: 27% | N/A: 8% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 48% | N/A: 25% | Yes: 17% | No: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 4% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 96% | No: 1% | It's complicated: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 41% | N/A: 30% | No: 13% | Yes: 13%

Average rating

3.96

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