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staticmemories's review
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
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? Yes
4.0
mercwolfmoor's review
On the whole, an overwhelming MEH. I bounced off almost every single story in the anthology. The few exceptions:
"Spirit Forms of the Sea" by Bogi Takacs -- a nice little story that centers on positive female friendships and interaction, and a very cool incorporation of mythos into the historical.
"The Sorrow of Qingfeng" by Grey Yuen -- creepy, lyrical and the only story that actually got me to care enough about what was going on I stayed up past bedtime to finish reading it. An effective use of mythos and S&S, and my favorite of the anthology.
The cover art is badass awesome, though. It was really the reason I picked up the book.
"Spirit Forms of the Sea" by Bogi Takacs -- a nice little story that centers on positive female friendships and interaction, and a very cool incorporation of mythos into the historical.
"The Sorrow of Qingfeng" by Grey Yuen -- creepy, lyrical and the only story that actually got me to care enough about what was going on I stayed up past bedtime to finish reading it. An effective use of mythos and S&S, and my favorite of the anthology.
The cover art is badass awesome, though. It was really the reason I picked up the book.
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