A review by km_allan
Eclairs for Tea: And Other Stories by Julia Blake

5.0

An eclectic mix of short stories, poetry, flash fiction, and a novella means that Eclairs for Tea: and Other Stories has something for everyone. Personal favorites were Eclairs for Tea (great twist), The Fat Club (sad and relatable), What Are The Chances (delightful), and Lifesong (which is a unique tale with a timely message that will have you gripped to the end). Vicious Circle is another story that will stay with you. All of the pieces were well written, and while some bordered on being an obvious personal memory for the author (Nan, Morning Madness), the others contained something relatable/enjoyable for everyone. I found myself gravitating to the stories that favored dark little twists (Eclairs for Tea, Family Matters, Relative Endings), which Julia pulled off so well. This is a collection I can see myself reading again, and I'm sure I'll find more to enjoy each time.