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A review by rhiahnon
D is for Dinosaur by Rhonda Parrish
4.0
D is for dinosaur anthology is a collection of stories compiled by Rhonda Parrish. It is book 4 in her alphabet anthology series. Each of the stories focuses around a different character that is either a Dinosaur or holds a Dinosaurs soul inside them.
A by Michael M.Jones focuses on Tanith a sixteen year old girl, that's angry and she knows it. Can Tanith keep her cool and find someone with a secret just like her?
B by Simon Kewin introduces us to Brontë a small ethereal vegetarian whose dinosaur is at odds with who she is. Will an uncovered secret help her find who she truly is?
C by Brittany Warman is a refreshing look into memories, thoughts and beliefs of a dinosaur soul.
In D by C.S MacCath you meet a Dinosaur soul that goes by the name Alejandra, who is caught in a war torn land. As new and old do battle who will come out as the victor.
E by Gary B. Phillips here is a father and photographer in a job interview that may just change his life. But will that change be for the better?
F by L.S Johnson shows a turbulent relationship, and a treasure hunt like no other. Can Carol free herself from a doomed relationship can finally be free?
G by Suzanne J. Willis, is about how so many were lost and how the survivors lived on. Pax is the city's guardian, is the worry he feels just a feeling or is it much more than that?
H by Megan Engelhardt is a story of shifters and the struggles they have faced though their lifetimes and generations.
I by Michael Fosburg, a settlement in flames and a calling from beneath the mountains. Can they continue their lives this way or do the Colossi have other ideas?
In J by Jean Kramer-Smith we meet Bonnie who most definitely isn't turning into a Dinosaur. She is how ever a smuggler, a smuggler that is running late. Can she survive without getting caught?
K by Pete Aldin introduces Brynjar and Gunnar, wrecked pair are desperate to escape the rocks they find themselves on can they find a way to get home?
L by Alexandra Seidel based in a land with many suns a mother that's a geologist and a daughter that hates rocks, stumble quite literally over a find that could change their lives.
M by Michael B. Tager, bone shavings? Dinosaur cloning? That's what Eddy and Julia are planning. But when they meet Tomas Edison Vasquez that's when the real fun begins.
N by K V Taylor, Judy’s begging was not a pleasant one her mother passed leaving her with an abusive father. Judy was gifted with life, and the ability to return it to others. When given the opportunity will she make her father pay?
O by Amanda Davis a time travel trip, to the hunt of Zig and Hazels life.
P by Beth Cato invites us in to the world of Carmen and her rainbow Dino friend Vincent. Is Vincent more that just a supportive imaginary friend or is carmen part of somthing much bigger.
Q by Lynnn Hardaker, Margaret and John are looking forward to what should have been an amazing summer away from their dad and his new expanding family. So the summer working for uncle Mitch a family friend should have been a breeze, but apparently Mitch's bearded dragon has other ideas.
R by Sara Cleto, Lizzie uncovers ancient dinosaur bones that sing and follow her into her dreams.
S by Jonathan C. Parrish, dreams of moments long since past replace sleep for this female Dino, in this short be sweet story.
In T by Samantha Kymmell-Harvey we meet Maebelle who's calling isn't quite what everyone expects from her. But she knows what she wants and in a world of dinosaurs she's ready to make it happen.
U by Michael Kellar, Raymond love for the world of dinosaurs and the intelligent species themselves, was very much his grandfather's doing. But when a change alters Raymond's life, will that world seem so inviting.
V by Cory Cone, who do you call when Dino overrun your house or threaten your family? You call pest control and that's where Michael and Jessi come in.
W by Hal J. Friesen, the dinosaurs have been bought back by genetic modification technology. Lisa is battling for the earth spirit and The dinosaurs fate hangs on the interests of others.
X by BD Wilson. At a institute to cure disease Victor thinks he is helping the world by learning all the can about the fungus and germs that are killing off so many. But is he doing more harm to himself than good?
Y by Andrew Bourelle, a new drug is on the street one that contains Dino bones that makes it very powerful.
Z by Laura VanArendonk Baugh invites us into Briannas world in the story of Zlaenyans dragon.
A collection of stories that pull you in and whilst not all of them maybe your thing you will find at least a handful that grab your attention. Despite their length most are very detailed and you get a real feel for the characters. Beautifully written and very well laid out this anthology has a little bit of something to suit most tastes. I do feel some stories could have been a little longer but overall a lovely collection and it's very much deserves its four stars.
A by Michael M.Jones focuses on Tanith a sixteen year old girl, that's angry and she knows it. Can Tanith keep her cool and find someone with a secret just like her?
B by Simon Kewin introduces us to Brontë a small ethereal vegetarian whose dinosaur is at odds with who she is. Will an uncovered secret help her find who she truly is?
C by Brittany Warman is a refreshing look into memories, thoughts and beliefs of a dinosaur soul.
In D by C.S MacCath you meet a Dinosaur soul that goes by the name Alejandra, who is caught in a war torn land. As new and old do battle who will come out as the victor.
E by Gary B. Phillips here is a father and photographer in a job interview that may just change his life. But will that change be for the better?
F by L.S Johnson shows a turbulent relationship, and a treasure hunt like no other. Can Carol free herself from a doomed relationship can finally be free?
G by Suzanne J. Willis, is about how so many were lost and how the survivors lived on. Pax is the city's guardian, is the worry he feels just a feeling or is it much more than that?
H by Megan Engelhardt is a story of shifters and the struggles they have faced though their lifetimes and generations.
I by Michael Fosburg, a settlement in flames and a calling from beneath the mountains. Can they continue their lives this way or do the Colossi have other ideas?
In J by Jean Kramer-Smith we meet Bonnie who most definitely isn't turning into a Dinosaur. She is how ever a smuggler, a smuggler that is running late. Can she survive without getting caught?
K by Pete Aldin introduces Brynjar and Gunnar, wrecked pair are desperate to escape the rocks they find themselves on can they find a way to get home?
L by Alexandra Seidel based in a land with many suns a mother that's a geologist and a daughter that hates rocks, stumble quite literally over a find that could change their lives.
M by Michael B. Tager, bone shavings? Dinosaur cloning? That's what Eddy and Julia are planning. But when they meet Tomas Edison Vasquez that's when the real fun begins.
N by K V Taylor, Judy’s begging was not a pleasant one her mother passed leaving her with an abusive father. Judy was gifted with life, and the ability to return it to others. When given the opportunity will she make her father pay?
O by Amanda Davis a time travel trip, to the hunt of Zig and Hazels life.
P by Beth Cato invites us in to the world of Carmen and her rainbow Dino friend Vincent. Is Vincent more that just a supportive imaginary friend or is carmen part of somthing much bigger.
Q by Lynnn Hardaker, Margaret and John are looking forward to what should have been an amazing summer away from their dad and his new expanding family. So the summer working for uncle Mitch a family friend should have been a breeze, but apparently Mitch's bearded dragon has other ideas.
R by Sara Cleto, Lizzie uncovers ancient dinosaur bones that sing and follow her into her dreams.
S by Jonathan C. Parrish, dreams of moments long since past replace sleep for this female Dino, in this short be sweet story.
In T by Samantha Kymmell-Harvey we meet Maebelle who's calling isn't quite what everyone expects from her. But she knows what she wants and in a world of dinosaurs she's ready to make it happen.
U by Michael Kellar, Raymond love for the world of dinosaurs and the intelligent species themselves, was very much his grandfather's doing. But when a change alters Raymond's life, will that world seem so inviting.
V by Cory Cone, who do you call when Dino overrun your house or threaten your family? You call pest control and that's where Michael and Jessi come in.
W by Hal J. Friesen, the dinosaurs have been bought back by genetic modification technology. Lisa is battling for the earth spirit and The dinosaurs fate hangs on the interests of others.
X by BD Wilson. At a institute to cure disease Victor thinks he is helping the world by learning all the can about the fungus and germs that are killing off so many. But is he doing more harm to himself than good?
Y by Andrew Bourelle, a new drug is on the street one that contains Dino bones that makes it very powerful.
Z by Laura VanArendonk Baugh invites us into Briannas world in the story of Zlaenyans dragon.
A collection of stories that pull you in and whilst not all of them maybe your thing you will find at least a handful that grab your attention. Despite their length most are very detailed and you get a real feel for the characters. Beautifully written and very well laid out this anthology has a little bit of something to suit most tastes. I do feel some stories could have been a little longer but overall a lovely collection and it's very much deserves its four stars.