The Best Science Fiction and Fantasy of the Year, Volume Ten (Best Science Fiction & Fantasy of the Year)

by Jonathan Strahan

[Beth C.]

SF/F has long been my favored genre to read, simply because the options available for telling a good story defy imagination. Being able to create own worlds and creatures, discuss possibilities on distant planets that may or may not even exist...it leaves a reader with boundless opportunities for entertainment and enrichment. And with some of the amazing storytellers that are writing today, readers are luckier than ever.

Within the pages of this book are some of those storytellers, with short stories that cover the gamut. However, there is a caveat - as with any collection put together with varied artists, some stories will appeal to some more than others. Neil Gaiman? I love him, but others may not. And that's the nature of this kind of volume. I can say without reservations that I enjoyed a majority of the stories. And yes, there were some authors I was unfamiliar with, and I can say I will be looking for more of their work. For that is *also* the nature of a collection like this - the opportunity to broaden one's horizons and find new authors and works to explore.

Overall, this was a wonderful group of authors and works, and I can say I would highly recommend it. Mr. Strahan did an excellent job with the compilation, and I look forward to more from him!