A review by mdpenguin
Community of Magic Pens by Robert Perez, Lawrence Miller, A.P. Howell, Gerri Leen, M.R. DeLuca, Minerva Cerridwen, Tlotlo Tsamaase, Vijay Varman, Ether Nepenthes, Z.Z. Claybourne, N.R. Lambert, Stella B. James, Elizabeth Shaffer, Ava Kelly, Holly Schofield, Lorraine Schein, Dawn Vogel, D.A. Xiaolin Spires, Robert Kingett, J.S. Bailey, Victoria Hollis, Lena Ng, Adam Kissel, Anthony W. Eichenlaub, Beth Goder, Ethan Hedman, E.D.E. Bell, Jannae’ Sifontes, Avery Montavon, M. Kaur, Nicole J. LeBoeuf, K. Alysee Simon, Z. Ahmad, Jennifer Lee Rossman, Rai Rocca, Mikko Rauhala, Gustavo Bondoni, Andrew K. Hoe, Kella Campbell, Joy Givens

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

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

4.25

I'd say that the stories in this anthology range from pretty ok to really good. Some of them are really moving and a number of them made me laugh out loud. It's definitely an enjoyable read full of a delightful variety of takes on what a magic pen might be and do.