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Rather than a collection of short stories, which I thought I was going to read, excerpts from four novels published in 2020. That's not how I decide what to read, since I'm almost phobic about not finishing books I've started. While some engaging bits I'd be surprised if I read any of the novels in full.
So fun fact: I actually butt dial added this on goodreads (at some point accidentally opened the kindle app on my phone and since it is in sync with my goodreads..somehow added it to currently reading?) Took it as it as a sign to actually read it. Originally downloaded it to see if I will like Docile or not. Of the four novels, I have interest in continuing Finna and Docile. Feels like cheating to add this but given that reading challenges are ultimately meaningless..oh well.
As others point out - this collection is hit and miss. It's a chapter or two from 2020 releases by four authors: Nino Cipri, Kathleen Jennings, K.M. Szpara, and Nghi Vo. The stories are summarized in the blurb about the collection. My thoughts:Finna by Nino Cipri sounds like a cute story, and I think I'd like it a lot if the central characters were a decade or two older. Nothing against the author or story - I'm just not the audience.Flyaway features Kathleen Jennings' striking images and storyl...
I was glad to have a chance to read these excerpts because not every piece of science fiction suits my taste. The first, "Finna," was a strange story of a young couple who had broken up, but were pulled into a doorway to another dimension. From the story, the reader knows it won't be a pleasant fairy tale. I just wish authors would leave out the f-word. They don't really need it for authenticity."Flyaway" seemed directed more to YA in that there is a "bad guy" the main character must overcome be...