A review by mdpenguin
The Apex Book of World SF, Volume 3 by Swapna Kishore, Crystal Koo, Karin Tidbeck, Ika Koeck, Xia Jia, Uko Bendi Udo, Ma Boyong, Nelly Geraldine García-Rosas, Ange, Athena Andreadis, Amal El-Mohtar, Fadzlishah Johanabas, Berit Ellingsen, Biram Mboob, Benjanun Sriduangkaew
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
tense
medium-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
3.25
This was a mixed bag, but nothing was bad and there were a few gems included. My favorites turned out to be the last two: "Regressions" by Swapna Kishore and short and funny "Dancing on the Red Planet" by Berit Ellingsen.