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marie_reads_books's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
halfbloodcity's review
4.0
I have received this ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
I have been obsessing about reading this collection of short stories for a while, partly because I knew it'd feature something from V. E. Schwab and I'm a full on simp for anything she writes. That being said I still haven't finished the Shades of Magic trilogy (like the idiot I am) so I had to jump her short sorty, Will hopefully be back to read it at the end of the month.
I adored every single short story I read in this book. I had tried to prepare myself for the feeling that comes with finishing a short story so good that leaves you wanting for more but I can never prepare myself enough to not be left feeling empty when they end. I got so invested in these that I did not want but NEEDED more . Definitely recomend!
I have been obsessing about reading this collection of short stories for a while, partly because I knew it'd feature something from V. E. Schwab and I'm a full on simp for anything she writes. That being said I still haven't finished the Shades of Magic trilogy (like the idiot I am) so I had to jump her short sorty, Will hopefully be back to read it at the end of the month.
I adored every single short story I read in this book. I had tried to prepare myself for the feeling that comes with finishing a short story so good that leaves you wanting for more but I can never prepare myself enough to not be left feeling empty when they end. I got so invested in these that I did not want but NEEDED more . Definitely recomend!
silentquercus's review
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
marieintheraw's review against another edition
4.0
This collection put out by We Need Diverse Books truly has something for everyone. Boasting that it "contains a universe of wishes for a braver and more beautiful world" is exactly what this story collection accomplishes. There are some stories that I was more attached to than others; however, this collection, overall, is a winner.
I received an ecopy of this book via Netgalley; however, my opinions are my own.
I received an ecopy of this book via Netgalley; however, my opinions are my own.
ohclaire's review
4.0
This was a really solid YA spec-fic anthology. Nearly every story was fantastic, and I loved the diversity, not only in the modern sense, but also in the sense that each story was set in a very different world and written in its own distinct way. I did think there was kind of a lot of romance, but that's YA. All in all, 4.25 for sure.
thureris's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
animelanie's review
3.0
For Review
With fifteen short stories in this anthology, 'A Universe of Wishes' contains just so many stories - something for everyone. From harvesting magic from the dead; prisoners in foreign countries communicating through letters in their cells; a daughter fighting for the right for her mothers to be together; a colony ship transporting a young crew and their valuable, natural cargo; even a reimagining of Rapunzel; to a genie in a lamp story. As a few of the authors included in this book have written popular YA series (Shades of Magic by V.E. Schwab; Gemma Doyle by Libba Bray), the inclusion of stories that are pre-series or side stories will be a delight to those who have read the main series.
As these stories are diverse in terms of content, genre and authors, there are a variety of writing styles. Each story has a different pacing, though the majority are fast paced due to the length of the story. There are some stories written from the protagonist's point of view, while others move between characters. Some stories leave you wanting more, while others are the perfect length and conclusion. Authors include V.E. Schwab, Libba Bray, Samira Ahmed and Nic Stone. While the authors are diverse in their talents, they have all created worlds that they have then described in such detail that readers will be quickly absorbed into these new worlds.
Themes: Fantasy; Science Fiction; LGBTQIA+; Diversity; Magic; Own Voices.
With fifteen short stories in this anthology, 'A Universe of Wishes' contains just so many stories - something for everyone. From harvesting magic from the dead; prisoners in foreign countries communicating through letters in their cells; a daughter fighting for the right for her mothers to be together; a colony ship transporting a young crew and their valuable, natural cargo; even a reimagining of Rapunzel; to a genie in a lamp story. As a few of the authors included in this book have written popular YA series (Shades of Magic by V.E. Schwab; Gemma Doyle by Libba Bray), the inclusion of stories that are pre-series or side stories will be a delight to those who have read the main series.
As these stories are diverse in terms of content, genre and authors, there are a variety of writing styles. Each story has a different pacing, though the majority are fast paced due to the length of the story. There are some stories written from the protagonist's point of view, while others move between characters. Some stories leave you wanting more, while others are the perfect length and conclusion. Authors include V.E. Schwab, Libba Bray, Samira Ahmed and Nic Stone. While the authors are diverse in their talents, they have all created worlds that they have then described in such detail that readers will be quickly absorbed into these new worlds.
Themes: Fantasy; Science Fiction; LGBTQIA+; Diversity; Magic; Own Voices.
mbisesi's review
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
1.0