Tag Archives: Short story review

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: SLAY: Stories of the Vampire Noire

Posted on October 27, 2020 by Liz (AKA Cat)

Slay is a massive collection of, well, vampire stories, Each and every one of them is focused on and celebrates the African Diaspora. Continue reading →

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Review: Star Wars: The Clone Wars: Stories of Light and Dark

Posted on September 30, 2020 by Liz (AKA Cat)

Star Wars: The Clone Wars: Stories of Light and Dark is a collection of short stories set in the Star Wars universe (in case that wasn’t obvious). This collection is much like the animated series, showcasing smaller moments within a much larger time frame. Continue reading →

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Review: Norse Mythology by Neil Gaiman

Posted on August 14, 2020 by Liz (AKA Cat)

Are you a fan of Neil Gaiman? And are you also a fan of Norse mythology – such as the lore of Thor, Odin, and Loki? In that case, this is absolutely a novel you’re going to want to check out. Norse Mythology is Neil Gaiman’s take on well…Norse mythology! (duh). Continue reading →

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Review: Tales of the Peculiar by Ransom Riggs

Posted on July 31, 2020 by Liz (AKA Cat)

Tales of the Peculiar is a collection of short stories or lore from the world of the Peculiars. It fits into the Miss Peregrine’s Peculiar Children series, and could even be considered a prequel. Though I personally would read the first few novels first, since they add so much context to the world. Continue reading →

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Review: Dragon Age: Tevinter Nights

Posted on July 26, 2020 by Liz (AKA Cat)

Dragon Age: Tevinter Nights is a collection of fifteen short stories, all of them set within the wider world of the Dragon Age franchise. Here you’ll find everything from bandits to heroes, and back again. Continue reading →

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Review: Of Wars, and Memories, and Starlight by Aliette de Bodard

Posted on July 3, 2020 by Liz (AKA Cat)

Of Wars, and Memories, and Starlight is a short story collection written by Aliette de Bodard. She’s an up and comer in the science fiction and fantasy world, and she deserves all of the attention she can get. Continue reading →

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Review: The Mysterious Study of Doctor Sex by Tamsyn Muir

Posted on June 27, 2020 by Liz (AKA Cat)

The Mysterious Study of Doctor Sex is a short story by Tamsyn Muir that fits into the world of The Locked Tomb (the series that created Gideon the Ninth). You can read it for free through Tor.com, and if you’re a fan of the series, it is absolutely worth it. Continue reading →

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Review: The Day of the Dead by Karen Chance

Posted on May 10, 2020 by Liz (AKA Cat)

The Day of the Dead is yet another short filling out the world of Cassandra Palmer. Written by Karen Chance, you just know that this piece is going to be full of action and memorable characters. Continue reading →

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Review: Strange Girls: Women in Horror Anthology

Posted on February 17, 2020 by Liz (AKA Cat)

Strange Girls is the newest anthology out on the racks, and it has a specific and unique focus. This whole collection is a variation on the standard horror themes – with girls and women being the focus and authors behind it all. Continue reading →

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