A review by spacerookie
Where the Stars Rise: Asian Science Fiction and Fantasy by Karin Lowachee, Priya Sridhar, Rati Mehrotra, Lucas K. Law, Elsie Chapman, Gabriela Lee, Minsoo Kang, Naru Dames Sundar, Tony Pi, Regina Kanyu Wang, Shaoyan Hu, Deepak Bharathan, S.B. Divya, Fonda Lee, Anne Carly Abad, Ruhan Zhao, Jeremy Szal, Joyce Chng, Diana Xin, Melissa Yuan-Innes, E.C. Myers, Calvin D. Jim, Derwin Mak, Miki Dare, Samantha Beiko, Angela Yuriko Smith, Amanda Sun, Pamela Q. Fernandes

adventurous emotional lighthearted medium-paced

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

Great read. 
My favourites:
Weaving Silk by Amanda Sun
A Visitation for the Spirit Festival by Diana Xin
Meridian by Karin Lowachee*
Wintry Hearts of Those Who Rise by Minsoo Kang
Decision by Joyce Chng
Old Souls by Fonda Lee
The Orphans of Nilaveli by Naru Dames Sundar*

*My two favourite favourites.