Well, this was the best compilation of short stories that I have ever read. I can really say that I truly adored every single one.

Love Hurts by Jim Butcher
This is a Dresden files story, and I really liked the way it was written. It was very clear and easy to follow, easy to get a mental image from descriptions. Maybe I'll read some Dresden FIles books now!

The Marrying Maid by Jo Beverly
Cute, cute, cute! I love how it was historical fantasy! I could totally read this to girlfriends at a girly sleepover party. I am definitely going to pick up more books by this author.

Rooftops by Carrie Vaughn
I really liked the premise of this story. It sort of hinted at a broader idea, but kind of failed to capture it. I also was not happy with the ending. But it was really well written and I think if the author had had maybe more pages, words and time available, it could have blossomed into a better story. It was still a fun story, based in a world of super heroes!

Hurt Me by MLN Hanover
Loved it! I don't usually like ghost stories and things that are meant to be spooky, but I really liked how this one worked out. There was a lot of mystery behind everything at first, but as you go along, it starts to make more and more sense. I liked how it took my assumptions from the get-go and tossed them all away.

Demon Lover by Cecilia Holland
It was pretty good. The premise was odd, and it really just had a life lesson at the end. It reminds me of the original story telling of Little Red Riding Hood. It's a wee bit gruesome in some areas, but cute in the end.

The Wayfarer's Advice by Melinda M Snodgrass
Oh, I loved this one. I really liked the main male character and how things were sort of in his perspective. I liked the view on humankind and my heart just broke at the end. I am a sucker for a good happy ending, so I emo if there isn't one... and this story had so much promise! I am hoping that she picks it up again, because it was really intriguing!

Blue Boots by Robin Hobb
Blue Boots sort of played on a teen girl's naiveté, and it was so well written. You sort of fall for it all right along with her. It was a really enjoyable story, and I'll always remember it for I was reading it while staring at a cute boy in the airport in Washington DC.

The THing About Cassandra by Neil Gaiman
I wish he had put more thought into his story! I had very high expectations because I have loved everything by Neil Gaiman that I've read. I just think there were too many plot holes in this for it to make much sense and to make me go, oh no! That or he just did not elaborate enough. Bleargh.

After the Blood by Marjorie M Liu
This was probably the scariest in the compilation and it's one of my favorites. I loved the relationship between the main characters and I really like how well thought out this was. You could tell the author knew exactly what kind of twist she wanted to achieve and she did a beautiful job getting there. Really really enjoyed this one and I hope she decides to write more, because I would love to know what else happens in the future of this story!

You, and You Alone by Jacqueline Carey
This story follows Anafiel and Rolande in the Kushiel series, it basically tells their story about their relationship. I have never read Kushiel, but I really did enjoy this short story. It was really well written and I really liked the dynamic between the two men.

His Wolf by Lisa Tuttle
The one started out great, and it seemed like a really fun idea for a romantic novel. But then all of a sudden I felt like the author thought she was required to go through in a random plot twist to achieve a preconceived end, which changed the shape of the entire story. I also thought the ending was bleak, and therefor disappointing, since I really loved the way it started. I wish she had just ran with it, instead of suddenly taking a turn that was totally out of the blue and went against the flow of the beginning of the story.

Courting Trouble by Linnea Sinclair
I really enjoyed this story, even though it seemed to get too technical for me at times. And saying that personally, as a professional techie, is saying a lot! But I did like the random chance encounter between two people who had a history, slowly discovering why they parted and witnessing them being reunited. I love those plots! And I really liked the ending! I would read on if there was more to come after this :)

The Demon Dancer by Mary Jo Putney
This one was a bit strange for me, as what is revealed in the end is something I have a hard time imagining. It was really well written and captured me as much as every other story in the book, but I just wasn't into the main couple and their dynamic. I'd be interested in reading on though, because I am still insanely curious on how they'd work out!

Under/Above the Water by Tanith Lee
While I was reading this story, I was on the bus to work and a friend came and sat down next to me. I completely did not even notice he was there, until I got up to get off at my stop, and he said hello! I was so embarassed, but happy that everything people have said about Tanith Lee is true! I love love loved this story, it was definitely one of my favorites from the book.

Kaskia by Peter S Beagle
From such an acclaimed and loved author, I had high expectations and was excited when I got to his story. I was let down, a lot, I expected a romance of some kind and really did not get that. It honestly didn't really fit in with the idea of the compilation and I think I was the least happy with this one. It was still written well! And an interesting tale, but I guess I expected more from Peter S Beagle.

Man in the Mirror by Yasmine Galenorn
I loved the idea of this story and just loved how it started out. Old haunted houses have always peaked my interest, and the story behind this particular one was very interesting. I think I got too into that at one point, because the story took a turn into a very strange direction that I was not expecting. I did not like the ending one bit, it was so bleak and I still feel really bad for the main female character. I like my happy endings, okay!

A Leaf on the Wind of All Hallows by Diana Gabaldon
What I was waiting for!! I got this book for this author, and I saved her story for last! But it was great! I won't lie, I was disappointed when I found out it wasn't about Jamie or Claire, but I manned up and was a good Outlander fan. The story was definitely one of my favorites in the compilation and it was great to get this back story on Roger's father and mother. I pretty much balled my eyes out for like half of it, because I knew the eventual outcome (as most fans would). I loooove what was revealed though, and I want to go hug Roger and tell him it'll be okay! ;_;