A review by lily_eames
The Best American Short Stories 2023 by Heidi Pitlor, Min Jin Lee

dark emotional funny lighthearted mysterious reflective relaxing sad tense fast-paced

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

3.75

I liked several of these stories, but after Carmen Maria Machado’s they fell a little flat.