A review by stifledlaughter
Add Magic to Taste by Willa Blythe, Florence Vale, Beth Lumen, Lex T. Lindsay, Jessica Black, I.A. Ashcroft, T.S. Knight, Tris Lawrence, Theresa Alef, A.L. Heard, Shea Sullivan, Maggie Page, Kristi Mae, Jo Mathieson, Em Rowntree, Alex Ransom, Nina Waters, Puck Malamud, Scarlett Gale, Lacey Hays, A. Reilly

emotional hopeful lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

I had Kickstarted this project and was delighted when I was finally able to sit down and really enjoy it. Like all anthologies, some stories stand out more than others - I was particularly fond of the following: 

Unusual Blends by Scarlett Gale

The Tasty Crumpet by A.L Heard

Bånd by Florence Vale

Knishes and Noshes by Nina Waters

Confluence by Puck Malamud

Dreaming of Pines by Tris Lawrence

In Like Flynn by Jo Mathieson

What I got out of this was the different ways that Modern with Magic was interpreted. The various cultural influences the authors brought to the magic of the stories were some of the highlights of the book (such as the strong Jewish influence in Knishes and Noshes, or the Norwegian setting in Bånd.) 

This was a cozy and delightful anthology to read through, and I look forward to the other works that Duck Prints Press will put out! 

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