A review by ellie_gard_1998
Meanwhile, Elsewhere: Science Fiction and Fantasy from Transgender Writers by Casey Plett, Cat Fitzpatrick

dark mysterious tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

2.5

Anthologies are difficult for me--the variety of included stories is so wide, and I felt that the compilers of this particular collection were not selective enough about the quality of the stories. At best, they were ingenious, clever, punchy; most were frankly mediocre and some were outright sloppily written and edited. I'll be honest and say I did not read every story included, but I feel I spent enough time with this anthology it can be marked "finished."

Favorites (4 stars and above):
"What Cheer," by RJ Edwards
"Satan, Are You There? It's Me, Laura," by Aisling Fae
"Imago," by Tristan Alice Nieto