A review by redhairedashreads
Heroic Hearts by Jim Butcher, Kerrie L. Hughes

4.5

4.5 stars 

This rating is only for the story Dating Terrors by Patricia Briggs and The Dark Ship by Anne Bishop 

The Dark Ship by Anne Bishop

4 stars - It was really good

This was a short story set in a small sea village in Cel-Romano. This is the story of Vedette who is a young woman who has the ability to know things about water and boats. She is an inuit stuck in a village that will kill her if they find out. She is also stuck working for her abusive father and stepmother. 

I really enjoyed Vedette’s story. She was a smart, determined, and compassionate woman. She risked her life to save an Other and they returned the favor by saving her. I liked how she was willing to sacrifice herself to save others, and wasn’t afraid of condemning bad people to death. I really hope we get more short stories set in this world because it is a fascinating world with great characters. 

Trigger warnings: Heroines face was cut up by her abusive father and she was later sold by him. 

The Dating Terrors by Patricia Briggs

5 stars - I loved it!

This is the fourth date for Asil, and like usual, it doesn’t go as planned. His date is with Ruby, a half-fae who is in trouble and is seeking help. I really love this little story. Ruby was a fascinating woman and I really hope we see more of her. Also, I can’t wait to see how Asil will change after this now that his wolf is starting to talk a little. I really hope we get another date story now.