A review by raylawler
A Fire in the Heavens by Mary Robinette Kowal

4.0

I'm not a big fan of short stories because I enjoy longer, complex plots, but as short stories go, this one was really good. It's amazing how quickly I was able to feel like I understand the character and was invested in her. As someone who has struggled understanding people and making myself understood in a country where I had only some grasp of the language, I could relate really well. The religious and cultural conflicts were great. I'd have loved to see this story built out into a larger one. My only complaint was that it felt like the ending was too abrupt.