A review by moonlitemuseum
Steampunk! An Anthology of Fantastically Rich and Strange Stories by Gavin J. Grant, Kelly Link

adventurous dark emotional funny inspiring mysterious sad tense fast-paced

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

3.5

This sampling of Steampunk shorts prides itself on avoiding the staples of Victorian England, showcasing locales and times from the battlefields of ancient Rome to modern-day American suburbia. The Kelly Link, Holly Black, Garth Nix, and Cassandra Clare shorts stood out as particular highlights, while others left me cold...but the brevity and tight focus of this anthology mean it's easy enough to dip in and out of the tiny worlds at one's leisure. A good primer, although it did feel overwhelmingly white and straight in its focus: a pity.