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A review by misterjay
Dark and Stormy Knights: A Paranormal Fantasy Anthology by Deidre Knight, Carrie Vaughn, Vicki Pettersson, Rachel Caine, Ilona Andrews, Lilith Saintcrow, Shannon K. Butcher, P.N. Elrod, Jim Butcher
4.0
A Questionable Client by Ilona Andrews
Interesting new take on the vampire hunter trope. Lots of fun. I hadn't heard (read) any stories featuring Kate Daniels but I'm very interested in checking a few out after hearing this one. 4/5
Even Hand by Jim Butcher
This is a look into one of my favorite baddies from the Dresden books, John Marcone. We find out just a little bit more about the Gentleman, and his particular code. And what he'll do to keep it. Fun and easy to listen to. 4/5
The Beacon by Shannon K. Butcher
Like all the best anti-heroes, Ryder Ward is both hard to like and hard to dislike. And like most anti-heroes, he often does the wrong thing for the right reasons, like failing to shoot a little girl no matter how many die as a consequence. 3/5
Even a Rabbit Will Bite by Rachel Caine
Although it took a bit longer than I felt was really necessary to get going, I liked where the story ended up. There have been a lot of stories about dragons and dragon slayers, but I've not read any like this. 4/5
Dark Lady by P.N. Elrod
It's been at least 20 years since I read a Jack Fleming novel; this story has made me want to go right back to the beginning and devour them all. This story has gangsters, money gone missing, nightclubs, and a helpful ghost. Fun. 5/5
Beknighted by Deidre Knight
I liked the idea here, about an artist who finds herself in the middle of a battle between a knight and the Devil all the while trying to use her talents to help, but the writing was a little too florid for me. 3/5
Shifting Star by Vicki Pettersson
This is one of those stories that I think I would have liked a lot more if it had been novel length, with enough time to go into who, exactly, everyone is and why their motivations are what they are. Interesting idea, but not enough for me to really get into. 2/5
Rookwood and Mrs. King by Lilith Saintcrow
The vampire detective thing has been done a bit by now, but this is a nice take on the idea all the same. Rookwood is a good character and I'd happily read more if he shows up in his own series sometime. 4/5
God's Creatures by Carrie Vaughn
I've got no idea who this Cormac guy is, but I want to start reading the books about him. I really enjoyed this wolf hunter story. 4/5
Interesting new take on the vampire hunter trope. Lots of fun. I hadn't heard (read) any stories featuring Kate Daniels but I'm very interested in checking a few out after hearing this one. 4/5
Even Hand by Jim Butcher
This is a look into one of my favorite baddies from the Dresden books, John Marcone. We find out just a little bit more about the Gentleman, and his particular code. And what he'll do to keep it. Fun and easy to listen to. 4/5
The Beacon by Shannon K. Butcher
Like all the best anti-heroes, Ryder Ward is both hard to like and hard to dislike. And like most anti-heroes, he often does the wrong thing for the right reasons, like failing to shoot a little girl no matter how many die as a consequence. 3/5
Even a Rabbit Will Bite by Rachel Caine
Although it took a bit longer than I felt was really necessary to get going, I liked where the story ended up. There have been a lot of stories about dragons and dragon slayers, but I've not read any like this. 4/5
Dark Lady by P.N. Elrod
It's been at least 20 years since I read a Jack Fleming novel; this story has made me want to go right back to the beginning and devour them all. This story has gangsters, money gone missing, nightclubs, and a helpful ghost. Fun. 5/5
Beknighted by Deidre Knight
I liked the idea here, about an artist who finds herself in the middle of a battle between a knight and the Devil all the while trying to use her talents to help, but the writing was a little too florid for me. 3/5
Shifting Star by Vicki Pettersson
This is one of those stories that I think I would have liked a lot more if it had been novel length, with enough time to go into who, exactly, everyone is and why their motivations are what they are. Interesting idea, but not enough for me to really get into. 2/5
Rookwood and Mrs. King by Lilith Saintcrow
The vampire detective thing has been done a bit by now, but this is a nice take on the idea all the same. Rookwood is a good character and I'd happily read more if he shows up in his own series sometime. 4/5
God's Creatures by Carrie Vaughn
I've got no idea who this Cormac guy is, but I want to start reading the books about him. I really enjoyed this wolf hunter story. 4/5