shannonmiz
Written on Sep 6, 2017
Look, I know that people often dislike love triangles, but I really don't hate them, as long as they're done well. Obviously since that is literally the point of all of these stories, I felt like it was handled well in almost every case. But I figure if you're anti-triangle, you're probably not even considering reading this anyway? So let's just move along.
I figured I'd list all the stories, and giving a little star rating to each with a few... thoughts. But like, very few because it's a lot of stories? Also, another fun fact: Val @ The Innocent Smiley and I had basically opposite thoughts on nearly every single story. So you should read her review too if you're on the fence? Great. Let's do this.
- Riddles in Mathematics by Katie Cotugno:
The great contemporary I've come to love from Katie Cotugno (also comes with her signature incomplete ending, the only thing I didn't like). - Dread South by Justina Ireland:
This was amazing! I am even more excited to read Dread Nation after this glimpse into the world! - Omega Ship by Rae Carson:
Someone needs to contact Rae and ask her to please make this a series. It was weird, but I adored it. I mean, a space love triangle whilst trying to save the human race? Of course I'd like it. - La Revancha del Tango by Renee Ahdieh:
I thought it was cute, albeit a bit short. Still good stuff. - Cass, An, and Dra by Natalie C. Parker:
The premise is quite intriguing. I'd love a whole book about it! - Lessons for Beginners by Julie Murphy:
It was cute, but a spoilery thing made me a bit salty. - Triangle Solo by Garth Nix:
My notes for this literally say "ehhhh?" - Vim and Vigor by Veronica Roth:
I think I wanted more of a concrete outcome because that is how I roll. But still cute. - Work in Progress by E.K. Johnston:
That was the most confusing thing I have ever read. No idea. None. - Hurdles by Brandy Colbert:
Cute, but seemed a bit... rushed, even for high school love standards? - The Historian, the Garrison, and the Cantankerous Cat Woman by Lamar Giles:
"That was fucked up and I loved it."-- My actual notes - Waiting by Sabaa Tahir:
I really enjoy all the diversity in this anthology! Also, it IS okay to choose NO ONE, someone should tell our girl this. - Vega by Brenna Yovanoff:
Liked it, even if i didn't relate to them. Also, found myself loving the author's writing and needing all her books immediately. - A Hundred Thousand Threads by Alaya Dawn Johnson:
Nice twist. I enjoyed. - Before She Was Bloody by Tessa Gratton:
This was unique and interesting, I wish it was longer to understand the world better (and yes, I do understand they're short stories, shh). - Unus, Duo, Tres by Bethany Hagen
This one gave me a case of the sads, but in a good way.
Bottom Line: These were very clearly more hit than miss for me! Overall, a very solid selection. I think it's really diverse, and has so many stories from so many genres that everyone will be able to find a story they love!