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amyiw's review against another edition
3.0
3 1/2 stars for--- I started this at "Asil and the Not Date", by Patricia Briggs. It was the continuation of the dates Asil has been set up on by "concerned friends" in the anthology, [b:A Fantastic Holiday Season: The Gift of Stories|23432718|A Fantastic Holiday Season The Gift of Stories|Kevin J. Anderson|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1441787710l/23432718._SY75_.jpg|42909361]. This one wasn't as good but I always enjoy a little more of Asil.
So the reason the short story wasn't as good as "Unappreciated Gifts"... This story was definitely shorter than the last and starts with Asil running through the woods and thinking about whether he was going to get another email. Well this waste the little time that this very short story is going to have. So we end up with the date and resulting chaos being super fast and the ending just a bit too swift and characters just not rounded. I love Asil so seeing him was great but there was no Tango in which he realizes that he was really enjoying himself like in the other short of his "dates". I do believe he is enjoying the dates even with the mess ups. So it was fun 3 1/2 stars but I wouldn't bump it up.
I read a some more of the shorts and like only one, disliked one, and another two were only good to OK. They are all very short. Only one made the characters to be more real, rounded, understood and liked.
So, so far I will give this a 3 - 3 1/2 over all. I don't know if I'll get back to it and finish the many stories that are left as I'm not finding them engaging enough.
So the reason the short story wasn't as good as "Unappreciated Gifts"... This story was definitely shorter than the last and starts with Asil running through the woods and thinking about whether he was going to get another email. Well this waste the little time that this very short story is going to have. So we end up with the date and resulting chaos being super fast and the ending just a bit too swift and characters just not rounded. I love Asil so seeing him was great but there was no Tango in which he realizes that he was really enjoying himself like in the other short of his "dates". I do believe he is enjoying the dates even with the mess ups. So it was fun 3 1/2 stars but I wouldn't bump it up.
I read a some more of the shorts and like only one, disliked one, and another two were only good to OK. They are all very short. Only one made the characters to be more real, rounded, understood and liked.
So, so far I will give this a 3 - 3 1/2 over all. I don't know if I'll get back to it and finish the many stories that are left as I'm not finding them engaging enough.
strager's review against another edition
5.0
What a wonderful anthology! The stories are extremely well written, imaginative, and interesting. While I am a huge fan of a few of the writers, the anthology introduced me to several authors I had not read before. Shortly after finishing, I did a quick search to add several of their works to my "to be read" list. A wonderful dip into urban fantasy, sci-fi, and alternative realities.
A big thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC and an opportunity to read and review the book.
A big thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC and an opportunity to read and review the book.
mssunnyskies's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.25
nat_montego's review against another edition
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
fast-paced
5.0
redhairedashreads's review
4.0
4 stars - It was really good
This rating is only for the story Asil and the Not-date by Patricia Briggs.
This was another fantastic story with Asil going on a date. I am loving these terrible dates he has been going on and really hope we see more of them. I was very surprised by the twist with his date in this one, which is always great. Also, now I want to know more about this cat lady date.
book_witch23's review against another edition
4.0
Only read Patricia Brigg’s Asil and his not-date.
I love any story involving Asil, he’s one of my favourites from the alpha & omega series.
This is a very short story but always nice to have a glimpse into the mind of Asil.
I love any story involving Asil, he’s one of my favourites from the alpha & omega series.
This is a very short story but always nice to have a glimpse into the mind of Asil.
vailynst's review against another edition
4.0
Notes:
Usually, I avoid short story collections because it's a mixed bag experience.
There was only one story that I didn't like. The rest range between 3-4 Stars. Rating it at 4 for good narration.
Usually, I avoid short story collections because it's a mixed bag experience.
There was only one story that I didn't like. The rest range between 3-4 Stars. Rating it at 4 for good narration.
lpcoolgirl's review against another edition
5.0
Great collection of stories, lots of interesting worlds, and great to visit ones that we have some standing in, like Patricia Briggs story and Laurell K. Hamilton's story, which are the 2 reasons why I picked up this book!