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“The Coach Girl:”
Though I am a stranger to “The Goose Girl,” the source material for this story, I thoroughly enjoyed this adaptation. Great feminist ending to the anthology.

“Father Worm:”
The least steampunk of the stories in this collection, I found this apocalyptic tale full of horror and liked the subtle commentary on religion and ritual.

“Ningyō:”
The Japanese setting was intriguing, but my unfamiliarity with that culture meant that some of the details were lost on me. The ending was a cliffhanger and the story feels like it is really part of a novel. Still, I appreciated the references to Pure Land Buddhism.

This Aesop adaptation absolutely warmed my heart. Probably my favorite story in the book.

This Aesop adaptation absolutely warmed my heart. Probably my favorite story in the book.

"Divine Spark:"
"Hansel & Gretel" with a twist. Still processing this one.