tyrelljh's review
4.0
"Lies, even kind ones, are seeds that sprout trouble".
I read only the short story from Jim Butcher titled, Fugitive, set in the Dresden Files following Battle Ground.
Fugitive was a wholesome story surrounding our good boy, Mouse Dresden. Mouse teams up with Cerberus, Hade's dog, to take down Mouse's shadow & a baddie from Dead Beat and save the possessed Mister. The story doesn't seem to have much of an impact on the larger Dresden Files universe but is a nice treat to Dresden fans!
schnaucl's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.25
I enjoyed it. The stories were mostly about dogs but there were also some cats and a bird. All but one of the stories is set in a per-existing world. The one that isn't, "Nine" by Seanan McGuire, is both well written and heartbreaking.
Content Warnings
Minor: Death, Grief, Animal cruelty, Blood, Injury/Injury detail, Animal death, and Violence
the_lady_miaow's review
adventurous
mysterious
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? It's complicated
4.0
soulwinds's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
lighthearted
tense
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? It's complicated
Content Warnings
Moderate: Gore, Torture, and Violence
zinlizzie's review
fast-paced
4.0
Short stories. I was particularly interested in a couple of authors but generally enjoyed.
master_jedi_reader's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.75
clairetrellahill's review against another edition
I read Patricia Briggs’s Mercyverse story which was nice
quirkycatsfatstacks's review
4.0
Book Summary:
Instinct: An Animal Rescuers Anthology is, as the title suggests, a collection of sixteen different stories set in fantasy worlds. All but one (I believe) of those stories are set in an existing fantasy series, including Dresden Files, Jane Yellowrock, Mercy Thompson, Cainsville, The Beginner's Guide to Necromancy, Archform, Triorian Universe/Laws of Attraction, The Abandoned Lands, Talons & Feathers, Abbott in Darkness, The Latter Day-Olympians, The Bowscroft Series, Furever Pets, Quincy Harker, and Tales of Tremaine. Seanan McGuire's story is the standalone story for those curious. In other words, if you're a fan of any of these series and want a chance to see a bit of their story told through the perspective of an animal within this world, check this anthology out!
Bonus points: Book sale profits go to the Lifeline Puppy Rescue.
*I would like to say my deepest condolences regarding the loss of L.J. Hachmeister. Thank you for everything you've done. You will be missed.
My Review:
Admittedly, I mainly bought Instinct to read the stories from a few of my favorite series (Jane Yellowrock, Mercy Thompson, etc.) I also wanted to see what Seanan McGuire came up with for the standalone story in this anthology. Granted, I would have bought this anthology anyway once I learned the profits went to a rescue. I'm a sucker like that.
This anthology is worth buying even if you only like one of the listed series, as the perspective will be fairly unique. I should encourage an ounce of caution, as in several instances, the story is...heavy on animal death and abuse (the Mercy Thompson one is an excellent example of this. Think of the kitten in that world, and you'll know what I mean).
I ended up reading all the tales in this anthology, even the ones for series I don't actively read. It's always fun to see what authors submit to anthologies, plus you never know whose writing you might end up falling in love with!
Highlights:
Anthology
Fantasy Author Collection
Animals!
Urban Fantasy/Paranormal
Trigger Warnings:
Animal Injury
Animal Death
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Instinct: An Animal Rescuers Anthology is, as the title suggests, a collection of sixteen different stories set in fantasy worlds. All but one (I believe) of those stories are set in an existing fantasy series, including Dresden Files, Jane Yellowrock, Mercy Thompson, Cainsville, The Beginner's Guide to Necromancy, Archform, Triorian Universe/Laws of Attraction, The Abandoned Lands, Talons & Feathers, Abbott in Darkness, The Latter Day-Olympians, The Bowscroft Series, Furever Pets, Quincy Harker, and Tales of Tremaine. Seanan McGuire's story is the standalone story for those curious. In other words, if you're a fan of any of these series and want a chance to see a bit of their story told through the perspective of an animal within this world, check this anthology out!
Bonus points: Book sale profits go to the Lifeline Puppy Rescue.
*I would like to say my deepest condolences regarding the loss of L.J. Hachmeister. Thank you for everything you've done. You will be missed.
My Review:
Admittedly, I mainly bought Instinct to read the stories from a few of my favorite series (Jane Yellowrock, Mercy Thompson, etc.) I also wanted to see what Seanan McGuire came up with for the standalone story in this anthology. Granted, I would have bought this anthology anyway once I learned the profits went to a rescue. I'm a sucker like that.
This anthology is worth buying even if you only like one of the listed series, as the perspective will be fairly unique. I should encourage an ounce of caution, as in several instances, the story is...heavy on animal death and abuse (the Mercy Thompson one is an excellent example of this. Think of the kitten in that world, and you'll know what I mean).
I ended up reading all the tales in this anthology, even the ones for series I don't actively read. It's always fun to see what authors submit to anthologies, plus you never know whose writing you might end up falling in love with!
Highlights:
Anthology
Fantasy Author Collection
Animals!
Urban Fantasy/Paranormal
Trigger Warnings:
Animal Injury
Animal Death
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lpcoolgirl's review
5.0
Loved reading this collection of animal stories, the worlds were so great, and I loved being in some of these series more! I had such a great time!