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A review by teresab78
Stranded by Rob Colton, Kirifox, J.N. Olsen, Michael P. Thomas, Nephylim, Nikka Michaels, Nicki J. Markus, Kim Fielding, Alina Popescu, Lily G. Blunt, Asta Idonea, Louise Lyons, Sarah Hayes, Eric Gober
4.0
****Reviewed for Prism Book Alliance****
Overall I give this anthology a 3.75, I only wrote reviews for the following, but my fellow Prism Team members did the rest!
The Raider by Asta Idonea
Rating: 2.75 Stars
The Raider is a very short story about a Viking being rescued by a young Englishman. We see it from Thorstein’s perspective and though the time line spans a year, there is very little detail of this time. It was hard to feel connected to the characters as we really know nothing of Godwin other than he is a sheep farmer and Christian. I did appreciate that it took a while for the two to get to know one another and liked that they didn’t just fall into bed together. I just would have liked to know them too.
Out of Order by Eric Gober
Rating: 4 Stars
Set during the earthquake of 1987 in San Francisco, two old friends find each other stranded in the city and reconnect. Also during this time, the AIDs epidemic was in full swing and we see how a few dealt with it. I liked both characters and the storytelling was good. A lot of information was conveyed without overwhelming the reader. Although this is not a time period that I enjoy, I would love to read more from this author.
Did You Leave Any For Me by Sarah Hayes
Rating: 4.75 Stars
Sometimes, getting locked in a room with your ex is a good thing. This story was wonderful. The snark of the pair at the beginning and the way it subtly started to change. The humor of the hotel trying to get the door open made this light, and the ending was hopeful.
Overall I give this anthology a 3.75, I only wrote reviews for the following, but my fellow Prism Team members did the rest!
The Raider by Asta Idonea
Rating: 2.75 Stars
The Raider is a very short story about a Viking being rescued by a young Englishman. We see it from Thorstein’s perspective and though the time line spans a year, there is very little detail of this time. It was hard to feel connected to the characters as we really know nothing of Godwin other than he is a sheep farmer and Christian. I did appreciate that it took a while for the two to get to know one another and liked that they didn’t just fall into bed together. I just would have liked to know them too.
Out of Order by Eric Gober
Rating: 4 Stars
Set during the earthquake of 1987 in San Francisco, two old friends find each other stranded in the city and reconnect. Also during this time, the AIDs epidemic was in full swing and we see how a few dealt with it. I liked both characters and the storytelling was good. A lot of information was conveyed without overwhelming the reader. Although this is not a time period that I enjoy, I would love to read more from this author.
Did You Leave Any For Me by Sarah Hayes
Rating: 4.75 Stars
Sometimes, getting locked in a room with your ex is a good thing. This story was wonderful. The snark of the pair at the beginning and the way it subtly started to change. The humor of the hotel trying to get the door open made this light, and the ending was hopeful.