samchase112's review
adventurous
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This was a beautiful, diverse collection of SFF short stories based in indigenous and two-spirit traditions. As with any short story anthology, each story is unique, and I naturally enjoyed some more than others. Nevertheless, each story was interesting and well-written in their own right, and I highly enjoyed the anthology as a whole.
Graphic: Medical content and Violence
Moderate: Transphobia
Minor: Sexual content, Police brutality, and Rape
sarah984's review
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
This is a sci-fi/fantasy anthology featuring LGBT+ Indigenous characters. I didn't realize at first that the publishing house is Canadian; it was interesting to see Canadian characters and locations feature in some of the stories. As with any anthology, the tones varied by quite a bit and I liked some of the stories more than others. However, the anthology overall has a hopeful tone and I enjoyed it.
My two favourite stories were Né łe! by Darcie Little Badger and The Boys Who Became the Hummingbirds by Daniel Heath Justice.
My two favourite stories were Né łe! by Darcie Little Badger and The Boys Who Became the Hummingbirds by Daniel Heath Justice.
Minor: Animal death, Blood, Hate crime, Medical content, Police brutality, Racial slurs, Rape, Sexual content, Transphobia, Vomit, and Homophobia
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