Reviewed by shannonmiz on

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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!

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