A review by lzw
Equus by Jane Yolen, Diana Hurlburt, Susan MacGregor, Pat Flewwelling, VF LeSann, Michael Leonberger, J.G. Formato, Rhonda Parrish, Andrew Bourelle, M.L.D. Curelas, Cat McDonald, Tamsin Showbrook, Stephanie A. Cain, J.J. Roth, Laura VanArendonk Baugh, Angela Rega, Dan Koboldt, Chadwick Ginther, Sandra Wickham, K.T. Ivanrest

5.0

Equus: Magical Menageries Book by Rhonda Parrish is a wonderfully magical collection of stories revolving around horses by the following authors: J.G. Formato, Diana Hurlburt, Tamsin Showbrook, M.L.D Curelas, Laura VanArendonk Baugh, VF LeSann, Dan Koboldt, J.J. Roth, Susan MacGregor, Pnat Flewwelling, Angela Rega, Michael Leonberger, Sandra Wickham, Stephanie Cain, Cat McDonald, Andrew Bourelle, Chadwick Ginther, K.T. Ivanrest, and Jane Yolen. I gave this fantastical find 5 stars! Omg, did this book take me back to my childhood where I was obsessed with all things horses and unicorns! This anthology is more fantasy than romance, so readers of all ages can enjoy! Such a quick read too, but a novel you will definitely want to return too from time to time.
The common thread weaving each tale together (horses aside) would be freedom, and the journey of self-discovery finding your path-your inner strength. The stories vary greatly in equine “types” such as Pegasus, Unicorns, alien horses, robotic horses, etc! Some tales are darker than others, and some are just pure fun. I loved every single one! I love what these magical creatures represent: power, grace, strength, compassion, loyalty, and beauty. Each story building upon the previous one, each unique, each inspiring! Now I will be checking out the other Magical Menageries to add to my collection!