littlebundleofnerves's review against another edition
dark
fast-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? It's complicated
3.0
snowbenton's review
3.0
It's really unfair to put V E Schwab up against other authors. Her ability with language is so far beyond any of these other authors that by the time you end the collection with hers, you regret wasting your time the others.
Most of the stories were decent, except Mark Oshiro's which was boring and stupid and Dhonielle Clayton's which tried to be eighty stories at once and managed to be as interesting as a stray piece of cat hair.
Most of the stories were decent, except Mark Oshiro's which was boring and stupid and Dhonielle Clayton's which tried to be eighty stories at once and managed to be as interesting as a stray piece of cat hair.
wormofbook's review against another edition
dark
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
bossmoo's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
alexgalloway26's review against another edition
4.0
This is the first anthology I have read and I can say that I really enjoyed it. I will go through and rate all of the stories individually and then give my final rating. Final rating is a 4.
Seven Nights for Dying by Tessa Gratton- 3 stars. This is the start of the anthology and I really liked the story. The characters fell somewhat flat for me, but overall the writing was great.
The Boys from Blood River by Rebecca Roanhorse- 5 stars. I absolutely loved this story. I felt the characters were well developed and I just love Rebecca Roanhorse's writing.
Senior Year Sucks by Julie Murphy- 5 stars. I really loved Julie's story. I like the representation that is in this story. With a fat vampire slayer you really can't go wrong.
The Boy and the Bell by Heidi Heilig- 4 stars. This story had a great plot and the writing was great. I really enjoyed both of the characters in it as well.
A Guidebook for the Newly Sired Desi Vampire by Samira Ahmed- 4 stars. This story had great humor and was really well written. I really liked the way that it was broken up.
In Kind by Kayla Whaley- 3 stars. This story was great and I loved the characters. Really wish we could have gotten a little more.
Vampires Never Say Die by Zoraida Cordova and Natalie C. Parker- 4 stars. This was the story written by the editors of the anthology. I thought it was well written and greatly paced.
Bestiary by Laura Ruby- 3 stars. I really liked the way that Laura Ruby included the animal portion in her story.
Mirrors, Windows & Selfies by Mark Oshiro- 5 stars. This is my favorite story from the anthology. I really love Mark Oshiro's writing. He really drew you in with the characters. I really liked how he included the whole trust thing with his story. I really ship Cisco and Kwan.
The House of Black Sapphires by Dhonielle Clayton- 4 stars. This story was good and I really liked the writing.
First Kill by Victoria "V.E." Schwab- 4 stars. I really think that this was a great way to end the anthology. I really like her writing and storytelling.
Overall this was a good anthology. I think I have now begun something because I now want to read all of the anthologies out there.
Seven Nights for Dying by Tessa Gratton- 3 stars. This is the start of the anthology and I really liked the story. The characters fell somewhat flat for me, but overall the writing was great.
The Boys from Blood River by Rebecca Roanhorse- 5 stars. I absolutely loved this story. I felt the characters were well developed and I just love Rebecca Roanhorse's writing.
Senior Year Sucks by Julie Murphy- 5 stars. I really loved Julie's story. I like the representation that is in this story. With a fat vampire slayer you really can't go wrong.
The Boy and the Bell by Heidi Heilig- 4 stars. This story had a great plot and the writing was great. I really enjoyed both of the characters in it as well.
A Guidebook for the Newly Sired Desi Vampire by Samira Ahmed- 4 stars. This story had great humor and was really well written. I really liked the way that it was broken up.
In Kind by Kayla Whaley- 3 stars. This story was great and I loved the characters. Really wish we could have gotten a little more.
Vampires Never Say Die by Zoraida Cordova and Natalie C. Parker- 4 stars. This was the story written by the editors of the anthology. I thought it was well written and greatly paced.
Bestiary by Laura Ruby- 3 stars. I really liked the way that Laura Ruby included the animal portion in her story.
Mirrors, Windows & Selfies by Mark Oshiro- 5 stars. This is my favorite story from the anthology. I really love Mark Oshiro's writing. He really drew you in with the characters. I really liked how he included the whole trust thing with his story. I really ship Cisco and Kwan.
The House of Black Sapphires by Dhonielle Clayton- 4 stars. This story was good and I really liked the writing.
First Kill by Victoria "V.E." Schwab- 4 stars. I really think that this was a great way to end the anthology. I really like her writing and storytelling.
Overall this was a good anthology. I think I have now begun something because I now want to read all of the anthologies out there.
read_late's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
lighthearted
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
This had been on my to-read list for a bit. It was an easy 5-stars, with fast-paced, engaging and enjoyable stories. Samira Ahmed, V.E. Schwab, and Rebecca Roanhorse were definitely solid, stand-out favorites, but honestly, every story had something to offer. If vampires are your thing, why not give it a try? Well worth a listen!
lanellejvv's review against another edition
4.0
Favourites were:
- ‘A Guidebook for the Newly Sired Desi Vampire’ by Samira Ahmed. Loved the setting, the fun format, the humour and the truth within the fiction.
- ‘Bestiary’ by Laura Ruby. Loved the unique setting and the playfulness.
- ‘Mirrors, Windows & Selfies’ by Mark Oshiro. By far my favourite in the anthology. Loved the character development, the mystery and of course the fun yet realistic formatting. I was right there with the commenters, it really felt like I was following a true account!
- ‘The House of Black Sapphires’ by Dhonielle Clayton. Loved the characters, the setting and the ambiguous yet revealing ending.
- ‘First Kill’ by V.E. Schwab. I watched the programme before reading the story and had so much fun revisiting the characters in their original conceptualisation.
- ‘A Guidebook for the Newly Sired Desi Vampire’ by Samira Ahmed. Loved the setting, the fun format, the humour and the truth within the fiction.
- ‘Bestiary’ by Laura Ruby. Loved the unique setting and the playfulness.
- ‘Mirrors, Windows & Selfies’ by Mark Oshiro. By far my favourite in the anthology. Loved the character development, the mystery and of course the fun yet realistic formatting. I was right there with the commenters, it really felt like I was following a true account!
- ‘The House of Black Sapphires’ by Dhonielle Clayton. Loved the characters, the setting and the ambiguous yet revealing ending.
- ‘First Kill’ by V.E. Schwab. I watched the programme before reading the story and had so much fun revisiting the characters in their original conceptualisation.
elphayes's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I loved the individual stories and think wa h writer should be very pleased with their work. Wonderful read, would love to read more in depth works from someone them!