A review by tiffani_reads
Up All Night: 13 Stories Between Sunset and Sunrise by Laura Silverman
4.0
Average rating: 3.6 stars
Favourite stories: Con Nights, Parallel Hearts by Marieke Nijkamp
Under Our Masks by Julian Winters
Overall, I enjoyed this anthology. It had some stories from authors that I have read from before and some that I read from for the first time. This is the first anthology where I didn't give 1 star to a story, so that is a major bonus. Ratings and reviews for each individual story below.
Never Have I Ever by Karen M. McManus - 4 stars
- I did not see the twist ending coming! I really enjoyed reading this story and it's made me want to check out more by this author.
Like Before by Maurene Goo - 2 stars
- I found this to be overly sentimental, and not my type of story at all. I didn't like any of the characters, but I did like the scavenger hunt aspect.
Old Rifts & Snowdrifts by Kayla Whaley - 3 stars
- This was cute, and the disability representation is amazing. I found it to be a bit on the long side though, it was over an hour in the audiobook.
Con Nights, Parallel Hearts by Marieke Nijkamp - 5 stars
- This story is about abuse so it's a bit hard to read but I loved the way it was handled. I took a bit to catch on to the stories intent but once I did, wow! Amazingly done!
Kiss the Boy by Amanda Joy - 3.5 stars
- This was a cute, first love story! I liked the challenge aspect to it, the author managed to pull it off without making it a whole kissing without consent fiasco.
Creature Capture by Laura Silverman - 4 stars
- This story had major Pokemon Go vibes! It was nerdy, slightly queer, and super fun to read!
Shark Bait by Tiffany D. Jackson - 2 stars
- This story had such a strong message about black culture, and what it means to be black. That part of the story was amazing, I just really hate cliffhanger endings in short stories! I need answers!!!
A Place to Start by Nina LaCour - 4 stars
- I think I kind of love this type of story about step-siblings coming together while redecorating their house while there mom's are on their honeymoon. Super cute!
When You Bring a Dog to Prom by Anna Meriano - 3.5 stars
- This was cute, and queer. I love the anxiety representation and the fact that it had an adorable service dog was a bonus. This story was so long though, I definitely could have done without some of the middle parts and fast forwarded to the happily ever after ending.
Missing by Kathleen Glasgow - 3 stars
- This book had all the makings to be super scary but for me it missed the mark. It was creepy as hell but not scary. I missed the scare factor while reading it.
What About Your Friends by Brandy Colbert - 4 stars
- I really enjoyed this snippet of Eleanor & Michaela life. The reflection on their friendship and rebuilding of their relationship was so relatable.
Under Our Masks by Julian Winters - 5 stars
- I am always a sucker for a superhero story, but a queer superhero story!?!?!? I would like a full book about Arshdeep and Tristan now please!
The Ghost of Goon Creek by Francesca Zappia - 3.5 stars
- I love a good ghost story as much as the next person but this was more of a friendship story than a ghost story. Which wasn't what I anticipated when going into it. I still really enjoyed it and I love this authors writing style, I just wanted a creepy ghost element as well.
**Thank you to the publisher for giving me an advanced copy of this book to read and review.
Favourite stories: Con Nights, Parallel Hearts by Marieke Nijkamp
Under Our Masks by Julian Winters
Overall, I enjoyed this anthology. It had some stories from authors that I have read from before and some that I read from for the first time. This is the first anthology where I didn't give 1 star to a story, so that is a major bonus. Ratings and reviews for each individual story below.
Never Have I Ever by Karen M. McManus - 4 stars
- I did not see the twist ending coming! I really enjoyed reading this story and it's made me want to check out more by this author.
Like Before by Maurene Goo - 2 stars
- I found this to be overly sentimental, and not my type of story at all. I didn't like any of the characters, but I did like the scavenger hunt aspect.
Old Rifts & Snowdrifts by Kayla Whaley - 3 stars
- This was cute, and the disability representation is amazing. I found it to be a bit on the long side though, it was over an hour in the audiobook.
Con Nights, Parallel Hearts by Marieke Nijkamp - 5 stars
- This story is about abuse so it's a bit hard to read but I loved the way it was handled. I took a bit to catch on to the stories intent but once I did, wow! Amazingly done!
Kiss the Boy by Amanda Joy - 3.5 stars
- This was a cute, first love story! I liked the challenge aspect to it, the author managed to pull it off without making it a whole kissing without consent fiasco.
Creature Capture by Laura Silverman - 4 stars
- This story had major Pokemon Go vibes! It was nerdy, slightly queer, and super fun to read!
Shark Bait by Tiffany D. Jackson - 2 stars
- This story had such a strong message about black culture, and what it means to be black. That part of the story was amazing, I just really hate cliffhanger endings in short stories! I need answers!!!
A Place to Start by Nina LaCour - 4 stars
- I think I kind of love this type of story about step-siblings coming together while redecorating their house while there mom's are on their honeymoon. Super cute!
When You Bring a Dog to Prom by Anna Meriano - 3.5 stars
- This was cute, and queer. I love the anxiety representation and the fact that it had an adorable service dog was a bonus. This story was so long though, I definitely could have done without some of the middle parts and fast forwarded to the happily ever after ending.
Missing by Kathleen Glasgow - 3 stars
- This book had all the makings to be super scary but for me it missed the mark. It was creepy as hell but not scary. I missed the scare factor while reading it.
What About Your Friends by Brandy Colbert - 4 stars
- I really enjoyed this snippet of Eleanor & Michaela life. The reflection on their friendship and rebuilding of their relationship was so relatable.
Under Our Masks by Julian Winters - 5 stars
- I am always a sucker for a superhero story, but a queer superhero story!?!?!? I would like a full book about Arshdeep and Tristan now please!
The Ghost of Goon Creek by Francesca Zappia - 3.5 stars
- I love a good ghost story as much as the next person but this was more of a friendship story than a ghost story. Which wasn't what I anticipated when going into it. I still really enjoyed it and I love this authors writing style, I just wanted a creepy ghost element as well.
**Thank you to the publisher for giving me an advanced copy of this book to read and review.