emilygaynier's review
4.0
*3.75
I really enjoyed this premise but I think some people executed it better then others
Sidekick - 3.5/5 stars
WWHD - 5/5 stars
When there was Ginny - 5/5 stars
The Dowager - 2/5 stars
New Union Requirement - 2/5 stars
The Sound of his Footsteps - 5/5 stars
No Way this Could Go Wrong - 3/5 stars
Through the Never - 2.5/5 stars
Human Engineering - 3/5 stars
Once Upon a Time There was a Xurit Named Xcanda - 4/5 stars
A Second Zion - 5/5 stars
Brightened Scar, Ascending Dawn - 5/5 stars
Read Infinity and Beyond: Milky Way - Read a Science Fiction Book
I really enjoyed this premise but I think some people executed it better then others
Sidekick - 3.5/5 stars
WWHD - 5/5 stars
When there was Ginny - 5/5 stars
The Dowager - 2/5 stars
New Union Requirement - 2/5 stars
The Sound of his Footsteps - 5/5 stars
No Way this Could Go Wrong - 3/5 stars
Through the Never - 2.5/5 stars
Human Engineering - 3/5 stars
Once Upon a Time There was a Xurit Named Xcanda - 4/5 stars
A Second Zion - 5/5 stars
Brightened Scar, Ascending Dawn - 5/5 stars
Read Infinity and Beyond: Milky Way - Read a Science Fiction Book
tacanderson's review
3.0
I love the premise of humans viewed as the aliens. Like all anthologies, some are better than others and if you're interested in the topic, then there's something for everyone.
simonlorden's review against another edition
4.0
There were some stories I really liked, but the last one was the best. Brightened Star, Ascending Dawn. A ship hiding a little child and then saving refugees. It's so good.
thecountess's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
3.0
Outside the medium of Tumblr blogs - the birthplace of these short fictions - the stories didn't really give me the same feeling that led me to picking up this anthology. An exception to this is A. Merc Rustad's short story which was nothing short of a masterpiece.
nas_books's review
adventurous
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? N/A
4.5
desikauwa's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
jaye_birde's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
lorialdenholuta's review
5.0
It's refreshing to read science fiction stories where the humans aren't the clowns of the universe. We have talents and characteristics that are valuable! How nice to celebrate this. These stories will make you feel good about being human.
jkenna90's review
5.0
This collection of short stories was so good. I loved it and I highly recommend it to everyone.
ezrazoe4's review
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
It was alright, but maybe it’s just because I’m not that big of a sci-fi fan. Some stories were confusing, with one in particular where I only realised the main characters were human at the end of the story. It was overall not that bad, though.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide