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A review by thequeerbookish
Villains, Inc by Casssandra Pierce, N. Sumi, Helena Maeve, Michelle Chow, Stephanie Rabig, A.D. Truax, Tan-ni Fan
3.0
I was really happy to see a book with a focus an villains. Finally a look at the other side of the story. Here we have six different stories/villains and I have six different opinions.
When shadows touch mountains (3 stars): It's a new take on the usual Merlin/Arthur story and in theory very interesting. Sadly the characters had no chemistry with each other and it felt kinda unfinished.
Strait of monsters (5 stars): My favourite story in this collection! At first I thought 'oh no...', but then there's Medusa and I just really felt with her. I liked the romance as well and it even features a trans* woman.
Famished (2 stars): Utterly boring. Because first thing you'll read is a summarization of everything that's going to happen. At first I thought Famished is a second part to something and you'll get a 'this is what happened before', but now. The romance was boring as well.
Vinc (2 stars): I was confused. Not enough world building explanation in my eyes. And I didn't get the romance, because suddenly they were a thing? Or weren't they?
Good things come (3 stars): I thought it was rather funny and interesting, but it would have worked so much better as a novel... because the ending is rather abrupt, but maybe it'll get its own book. One can hope. There is a big focus on sex, though. A little bit too much sex for this short story.
Mandelbrot (4 stars): This is your usual comic book villain. There definitely was some chemistry between both guys and it was a fun read. Thought provoking, too, I'd say.
Disclaimer: I was provided with a free copy through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you.
When shadows touch mountains (3 stars): It's a new take on the usual Merlin/Arthur story and in theory very interesting. Sadly the characters had no chemistry with each other and it felt kinda unfinished.
Strait of monsters (5 stars): My favourite story in this collection! At first I thought 'oh no...', but then there's Medusa and I just really felt with her. I liked the romance as well and it even features a trans* woman.
Famished (2 stars): Utterly boring. Because first thing you'll read is a summarization of everything that's going to happen. At first I thought Famished is a second part to something and you'll get a 'this is what happened before', but now. The romance was boring as well.
Vinc (2 stars): I was confused. Not enough world building explanation in my eyes. And I didn't get the romance, because suddenly they were a thing? Or weren't they?
Good things come (3 stars): I thought it was rather funny and interesting, but it would have worked so much better as a novel... because the ending is rather abrupt, but maybe it'll get its own book. One can hope. There is a big focus on sex, though. A little bit too much sex for this short story.
Mandelbrot (4 stars): This is your usual comic book villain. There definitely was some chemistry between both guys and it was a fun read. Thought provoking, too, I'd say.
Disclaimer: I was provided with a free copy through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you.