Category Archives: Anthology

Review: Boundaries by Mercedes Lackey

Posted on April 21, 2022 by Liz (AKA Cat)

anthology written by those who love the series very much. Honestly, I love that Mercedes Lackey (and the publisher, DAW) allow for this to happen. Not only must it be a delight to fellow authors and fans, but it lets the world become a little bit bigger each and every time. For those that are curious, this makes the fifteenth anthology in the series. Continue reading →

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Review: Even Greater Mistakes by Charlie Jane Anders

Posted on February 24, 2022 by Liz (AKA Cat)

I am a massive fan of Charlie Jane Anders and the fantastic fictional worlds she creates. Naturally, I was tickled to hear that she has written an anthology, Even Greater Mistakes. If you’re looking for a wild collection from various worlds and ideas, this is the perfect read for you. Continue reading →

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Review: Snow White Learns Witchcraft by Theodora Goss, Jane Yolen

Posted on December 18, 2021 by Liz (AKA Cat)

Snow White Learns Witchcraft is a compilation of short stories and poems written by Theodora Goss. There’s an introduction written by Jane Yolen, which is admittedly the whole reason this collection ended up on my radar in the first place (thank you for that). Continue reading →

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Review: When a Stranger Comes to Town

Posted on November 20, 2021 by Liz (AKA Cat)

When a Stranger Comes to Town is a collection of mystery and thriller short stories and was edited by Michael Koryta. Though I imagine it’s the promise of another Joe Hill short story that will have caught many reader’s attention (as well as all of the other amazing authors in this anthology). Continue reading →

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Review: Octavia E. Butler: Kindred, Fledgling, Collected Stories

Posted on August 28, 2021 by Liz (AKA Cat)

Octavia E. Butler is a foundational author of science fiction – yet I had never had the pleasure of reading her works. Not until very recently. Horrible of me, I know. When I saw Octavia E. Butler: Kindred, Fledgling, Collected Stories, I knew that this was my chance to finally correct that mistake. Continue reading →

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Hear Me Roar

Posted on May 21, 2021 by Liz (AKA Cat)

Hear Me Roar is the latest short story collection edited and curated by Rhonda Parrish. This time around, the focus is all about strong female leads, and dragons. Of course there had to be dragons involved. Continue reading →

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Review: To Hold Up the Sky by Liu Cixin

Posted on May 15, 2021 by Liz (AKA Cat)

To Hold Up the Sky is a collection of short stories written by the one and only, Liu Cixin. As with the rest of her works, these stories dive into a world of science fiction that only Liu Cixin could dream up. Continue reading →

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Review: The Midnight Circus by Jane Yolen

Posted on April 17, 2021 by Liz (AKA Cat)

The Midnight Circus is the latest collection of Jane Yolen’s works, and as such you just know that I had to read it. This is a collection of some (note: only some) of her fantasy works, many of which have a historical or darker edge. Continue reading →

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Review: Vampires Never Get Old: Tales with Fresh Bite

Posted on January 17, 2021 by Liz (AKA Cat)

Included in this anthology are: Seven Nights for Dying by Tessa Gratton, The Boys From Blood River by Rebecca Roanhorse, Senior Year Sucks by Julie Murphy, The Boy and the Bell by Heidi Helig, A Guidebook for the Newly Sired Desi Vampire by Samira Ahmed, In Kind by Kayla Whaley, Vampires Never Say Die by Zoraida Cordova and Natalie C. Parker, Bestiary by Laura Ruby, Mirrors, Windows, & Selfies by Mark Osbiro, The House of Black Sapphires by Dhonielle Clayton, and First Kill by Victoria (V.E.) Schwab. Continue reading →

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Review: Dirty Deeds: An Urban Fantasy Collection

Posted on January 13, 2021 by Liz (AKA Cat)

Guys, I have been so anxiously waiting for Dirty Deeds to release, and now it’s finally here! This book collects several novellas and shorts from some of my favorite authors, and naturally totals about six hundred and forty pages. I read all of it in one night. It’s that good. Go get it, and read it. ASAP. Continue reading →

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