I'm unsure why I allowed this collection of short stories to sit on my to-read pile for a few years after I added the slim paperback to my shelf. Each story has good points and bad, but overall I found the concept of taking past, bringing forward, and merging quite fascinating. The world and character building for each story was unique and yet fit well together. I'm struggling to put together a favourite. I think I would like to invite each past life in present tense over for tea. What other compliment can I offer?