A review by ceraphimfalls
The Girl Who Married a Skull: and Other African Stories by Kel McDonald, Kate Ashwin, Charlie Spike Trotman

adventurous informative lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

3.5

Updated but not reimagined folktales are exactly what I needed on this sleepy, rainy day. They were easy to read, but poignant. The art was diverse and interesting and the writing was tight, but accessible. There are parts that feel wobbly or somewhat incomplete, but it was a solid showing for the first in an anthology series- especially since I'm not a great fan of anthologies!

Highlights: Gratitude, The Lion's Whisker, and The Stranger**