Good ending - if you consider this to be the closing episode to Season 1.
I have to note that when the phrase "human division" was used (which was the...moreGood ending - if you consider this to be the closing episode to Season 1.
I have to note that when the phrase "human division" was used (which was the first time across all episodes, IIRC), I actually got chills down my spine - despite The Human Division being the title for the entire series, I never quite realised what it meant before now. Well played.(less)
A very short story, really. Borrow, don't buy, would be my verdict. It's okay, but Anita is rapidly getting on my nerves with her constantly reflectin...moreA very short story, really. Borrow, don't buy, would be my verdict. It's okay, but Anita is rapidly getting on my nerves with her constantly reflecting she was doing/thinking/feeling XYZ because she's female, and therefore "different" from her lovers. Once or twice, fine, then we get the idea already...(less)
I love that Tanya Huff has been re-releasing her short story backlist, and I enjoyed every single one in this collection (which, trust me, is a rather...moreI love that Tanya Huff has been re-releasing her short story backlist, and I enjoyed every single one in this collection (which, trust me, is a rather rare occurrence).
Standouts for me were A Midsummer's Night Dream Team (a hilarious take on what happens when elves decide they're interested in the Olympics!) and February Thaw (a marital falling out between Hades and Persephone), but the other five shorts were good reads too.(less)
Like in the first book, Hell Cop, I loved Hale's story - worth the price of the whole book, IMO. This time around however, I also enjoyed the other tw...moreLike in the first book, Hell Cop, I loved Hale's story - worth the price of the whole book, IMO. This time around however, I also enjoyed the other two stories - perhaps I had lower expectations this time around or maybe I just prefer plots that focus on what happens after the "falling in love" part. (less)
Collection of three short stories set in the same world. Ginn Hale's story was the best by far, I loved the language and the build-up of tension throu...moreCollection of three short stories set in the same world. Ginn Hale's story was the best by far, I loved the language and the build-up of tension throughout the short story - in fact, her story was the only reason why I bought Hell Cop 2 (the follow up). The other two stories were just okay. (less)
I liked this collection very much - it left me with warm fuzzy feelings (and slightly teary-eyed a couple of times throughout), and I would totally re...moreI liked this collection very much - it left me with warm fuzzy feelings (and slightly teary-eyed a couple of times throughout), and I would totally recommend it for anyone who wants to get into the Christmas mood (yes, I read this in December!).
I remain impressed at how versatile Carla Kelly's writing is - each story was set in a different time period and location - and I loved the medical focus in this collection. I would have liked more to have been made of the family relationship that linked the three stories, but really, that's just me being picky.
A really good collection of Christmas m/m romances - I loved the Josh Lanyon story (second chance romances always get me), the KA Mitchell contributio...moreA really good collection of Christmas m/m romances - I loved the Josh Lanyon story (second chance romances always get me), the KA Mitchell contribution was funny-sweet-romantic, and Harper Fox's story was just different and unusual.
The only one that didn't quite work for me was Ava March's historical - it was a good read, but not a standout.(less)
A lovely collection of Carla Kelly's previously-published short stories in various Christmas anthologies. Not many authors can do short stories that l...moreA lovely collection of Carla Kelly's previously-published short stories in various Christmas anthologies. Not many authors can do short stories that leave you feeling satisfied, but she appears to have a knack for it. This also reminded me of how much I like her depiction of historical wartime romances - realistic yet romantic. (less)
I liked - although it took me a tad bit too long to actually figure out who the hero was meant to be! Which does tend to be a trait in Eloisa James' b...moreI liked - although it took me a tad bit too long to actually figure out who the hero was meant to be! Which does tend to be a trait in Eloisa James' books, although I'm not quite sure it works for a short story.
**spoiler alert** I was surprised by how much I liked these two short stories - the first one, "Sweet Waters", being about a Liaden scout crash-landin...more**spoiler alert** I was surprised by how much I liked these two short stories - the first one, "Sweet Waters", being about a Liaden scout crash-landing on an isolated world and integrating himself into local culture. Bittersweet but satisfying at the same time - the sort of story begging for a sequel.
The second (non-Liaden) story, "A Night at the Opera", was something completely different - a fantasy/mystery in a world reminiscent of Caroline Stevermer or Patricia Wrede turn-of-the-century fantasy novels, with sly references to Nick & Nora Charles. A one-off story from what I gather, but I certainly wouldn't mind reading more stories set in this world.(less)
I was familiar with Mercedes Lackey's Diana Tregarde and Jennifer Talldeer books and was keen to read more stories set in their world - they were good...moreI was familiar with Mercedes Lackey's Diana Tregarde and Jennifer Talldeer books and was keen to read more stories set in their world - they were good stories, but not particularly memorable. I did like how she explored "previous contemporary" settings in the first two stories - it brought a few nostalgic memories back. The third story featuring a new protagonist focused on computers (and I'm sure it'll become "previous contemporary" quite quickly as well) - again, it was a decent read, but didn't stand out.
I'm glad I restrained myself and waited for the library request to come through. It's possibly worth the price if you get it in paperback, but not worth the hardcover, IMO.(less)
I am loving the fact that Sharon Lee & Steve Miller are releasing their Liaden Universe chapbooks in ebook format.
This one was another great "fill...moreI am loving the fact that Sharon Lee & Steve Miller are releasing their Liaden Universe chapbooks in ebook format.
This one was another great "fill-in-the-gaps"-type short story - we get to see Miri from another person's perspective, and it had a totally satisfying ending.(less)
Two short stories that fill in a couple of gaps in the Liaden universe post-I Dare - definitely worth reading for Liaden fans.
I liked the first story...moreTwo short stories that fill in a couple of gaps in the Liaden universe post-I Dare - definitely worth reading for Liaden fans.
I liked the first story especially, as it focused on the characters who have been off-stage in the latter books as well as giving a glimpse of the next generation of the Korval clan.(less)
I really really liked this one - and it definitely got bonus points for letting me revisit the Troubleshooters gang (loved Sam!). While heavy on the s...moreI really really liked this one - and it definitely got bonus points for letting me revisit the Troubleshooters gang (loved Sam!). While heavy on the social commentary as per usual Brockmann style, it felt relevant to the characters' lives and plot line. And she pulled off the impossible and managed to redeem Adam.
This book left me with a smile on my face - you'll obviously get a lot more from this story if you've read the previous books, but I think I would go as far as saying this would work even for new readers. (less)
ANGELS was an anthology that was worth the money for me. Usually anthologies tend to have at least one author I'm indifferent to, but this one had the...moreANGELS was an anthology that was worth the money for me. Usually anthologies tend to have at least one author I'm indifferent to, but this one had the bonus of me liking (if not loving) all four contributors.
I loved the peek into Ilona Andrews' new Alpha world - more please? It was definitely darker and scarier compared to their Kate/Curran books, more reminiscent of their The Edge universe somehow. Sharon Shinn's Samaria novella - well, I'm a total Samaria fangirl and while this was not the strongest story ever, just being able to revisit the world made the story worth it for me. And I liked Meljean Brook's Guardian contribution despite me having stalled out early in her series (I suspect I would have gotten a whole lot more out of this story if I had known the full backstory), while Nalini Singh's novella was enjoyable even though I haven't loved her latest Guild Hunter books.(less)
I was on a historical romance kick - this short story was sweet, though not exactly ground-breaking. It did the job of whetting my interest for this s...moreI was on a historical romance kick - this short story was sweet, though not exactly ground-breaking. It did the job of whetting my interest for this series.(less)
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