Maybe this wasn't a good choice for me to read because seven of the sixteen stories were from the author's series, most of which I haven't read.

Let me give you the break-down.

Giovanni's Farewell by Claudia Gray
Original short, as far as I could tell. It was cute and could be turned into a successful full length book (or series) should Claudia decide to pursue it.

Scenic Route by Carrie Ryan
Based in the same dystopian world as The Forest of Hands and Teeth series. It was gritty and sad and a little gory. Since I haven't read her series (although I want to and I own the first two books), I don't know if the characters appear in the series or not.

Red Run by Kami Garcia
Original short. It was alright. Kind of dragged a little.

Things About Love by Jackson Pearce
Part of her As You Wish world. I loved it because I've read As You Wish and thought it was super cute. You'll be able to enjoy it if you haven't read As You Wish, but it holds more meaning if you have.

Nierderwald by Rachel Vincent
Part of her My Soul to Take (Soul Screamers) series. I felt like I was missing something the entire time since I haven't read that series, nor do I want to.

A Mortal Winter King by Melissa Marr
Part of her Wicked Lovely series, which I stopped reading after book 3. I didn't care about Keenan then, so I didn't enjoy this story and ended up skipping it after a couple pages.

Facing Facts by Kelley Armstrong
Part of her The Summoning (Darkest Powers) series, which I want to read and own the first book, so I skipped it after reading the first page. It's spoilery if you haven't read the series.

Let's Get the Undead Show on the Road by Sarah Rees Brennan
An original story, as far as I could tell. It was alright. Kind of dragged a little because emo vampires aren't really my thing.

Bridge by Jeri Smith-Ready
Part of her Shade series, which I haven't read, nor do I plan to. It was written in prose form, so I was already wary of it before I started reading.

Skin Contact by Kimberly Derting
Part of her The Body Finder series, which I haven't read, but I want to. Centered on a character that is introduced in Desires of the Dead. It was sad. Like, I almost teared up sad.

Leaving by Ally Condie
Original story set in a dystopian world. It was a bit strange, but interesting. Ally could turn it into a full length book (or series), if she so choose.

At the Late Night, Double Feature, Picture Show by Jessica Verday
Original story, as far as I could tell. If you don't recognize the title from The Rocky Horror Picture Show or watch Supernatural, then you probably won't like this story. I love Supernatural, so I liked it. Plus, it's set in Texas.

I.V. League by Margaret Stohl
Original story. It was strange. I didn't like it very much.

Gargouille by Mary E Pearson
Original story. I loved this. It was adorable and I wanted more. Mary could easily turn this into a full length book. I'd read it.

The Third Kind by Jennifer Lynn Barnes
Original story. It was alright. Another one set in Texas, which possibly lead to me liking it more than I would have if it'd been set anywhere else. I liked it having a bit of a conclusion.

Automatic by Rachel Caine
Part of her Glass Houses (Morganville Vampires) series, which I haven't read, nor do I want, so I skipped it. If you've read and like that series, you'll probably like this since it's from Michael Glass' POV.

Final tally:
Loved - 2
Liked - 5
Eh - 3
Didn't Like - 1
Skipped - 4