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katieinca's review against another edition
4.0
A short story collection with POV from our usual suspects plus some favorite other characters, like Sashi the healing witch and Corry the college student/junior null. PLUS, Scarlett has her baby, which is kind of a major event to stick in a short story collection that lives outside the main series chronology.
writewanderread's review against another edition
4.0
The two stories within this companion piece helped to fill the blanks I had after reading the Scarlett & Lex series. Worth the read :)
titusfortner's review against another edition
3.0
None of these felt like must-reads, but enjoyable add-ons to a great world. I read this book in chunks based on author's recommended reading order.
maeve_spry's review against another edition
4.0
Short(ish) stories
Like any collection of shorts, there’s a mix of styles and qualities… unlike most collections, however, here the range is between good and great. Well worth the read.
Like any collection of shorts, there’s a mix of styles and qualities… unlike most collections, however, here the range is between good and great. Well worth the read.
trufyre's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
arickman's review against another edition
4.0
I enjoyed reading these small stories as it gave more insight to the series and some where just fun.
graff_fuller's review against another edition
4.0
I'm not usually a BIG fan of short stories, and it took about 30% of this book to get into it. I love this world that she has built within three different and connected series.
I'm really glad that I read this. In fact, the next time that I read this series again (and I will), I want to intersperse these stories where they actually belong.
These characters are so fun to be with.
I'm really glad that I read this. In fact, the next time that I read this series again (and I will), I want to intersperse these stories where they actually belong.
These characters are so fun to be with.
prpltrtl946's review
5.0
Love, love, love this author!
Witches, Vampires, Werewolves and Specialists are how I categorize the non human characters in these stories and they are all so fun to read!! These stories tie together and wrap up a lot of if's and's and but's from the books. Loved them!
Witches, Vampires, Werewolves and Specialists are how I categorize the non human characters in these stories and they are all so fun to read!! These stories tie together and wrap up a lot of if's and's and but's from the books. Loved them!
theficster's review against another edition
5.0
I really loved these short stories that visit the old world characters. So much fun. Looking forward to the next book.
hisham's review
5.0
Companion Pieces is a collection of shorter fiction set in the authors Old World series.
It features 2x stories that have been available previously (Malediction and Sell-By Date) as well as several new stories.
Boundary Blood is a Lex and Katia story that follows the aftermath of events in LA. It is a road trip story of sorts.
The Lost Girls is a Corry story.
Powerless is a Sashi story that parallels the climactic scenes of the Will/Dashiel/Kirsten/Scarlett battle that has dramatic consequences for Will.
Nativity is the story of the birth of Scarletts baby immediately after the events of Shadow Hunt.
There's also a few bonus items inside this book. The deleted opening scene of Nightshades a separate UF book that is not connected to the Old World series. (They are published by Tor.com and are very good!)
... and the first 3 chapters of the second (unwritten) book that follows on from The Big Keep. (A "Hardboiled PI" novel)
This collection is definitely a special treat for fans of Melissa F. Olsen.
It features 2x stories that have been available previously (Malediction and Sell-By Date) as well as several new stories.
Boundary Blood is a Lex and Katia story that follows the aftermath of events in LA. It is a road trip story of sorts.
The Lost Girls is a Corry story.
Powerless is a Sashi story that parallels the climactic scenes of the Will/Dashiel/Kirsten/Scarlett battle that has dramatic consequences for Will.
Nativity is the story of the birth of Scarletts baby immediately after the events of Shadow Hunt.
There's also a few bonus items inside this book. The deleted opening scene of Nightshades a separate UF book that is not connected to the Old World series. (They are published by Tor.com and are very good!)
... and the first 3 chapters of the second (unwritten) book that follows on from The Big Keep. (A "Hardboiled PI" novel)
This collection is definitely a special treat for fans of Melissa F. Olsen.
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