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aruarian_melody 's review for:
Common Bonds: An Aromantic Speculative Anthology
by C.T. Callahan, B.R. Sanders, Claudie Arseneault, RoAnna Sylver
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Like most anthologies, this one was a mixed bag for me. While I appreciate the effort to collect these aro-focused stories, the quality and my enjoyment of the stories varied immensely. It also wasn't always clear to me who the aro character was supposed to be. Still, any representation is welcome and I imagine it wasn't easy to even find aro stories in the first place.
I especially liked "Fishing over the Bones of the Dragon" by Jeff Reynolds and "Half a Heart" by Ren Oliveira. Both of which stood out for their atmosphere.
I especially liked "Fishing over the Bones of the Dragon" by Jeff Reynolds and "Half a Heart" by Ren Oliveira. Both of which stood out for their atmosphere.