e_is_for_emma 's review for:

Common Bonds: An Aromantic Speculative Anthology by C.T. Callahan, B.R. Sanders, Claudie Arseneault, RoAnna Sylver

3.5

hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

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I backed this anthology on Kickstarter years ago and finally got around to reading it. It's a very cute little collection of stories (and a few poems) that center aromantic characters, in various speculative genres (primarily, if my memory serves, fantasy).

My favorites from the collection were "Half a Heart" by Ren Oliveira and the poem "Not Quite True Love" by Syl Woo. Those are both solid five stars, easily.