Like any short story collection, there are obviously highs and lows. Not every story is going to appeal to every reader, and that's just fine. I had some favorites and some that were just okay, but the most appealing part about this collection is the overall project. 

Africa Risen is a collection of speculative stories that are interesting, fun, dark, emotional, and unapologetic. It's an absolute delight to have this many short stories that focus on African and African Diaspora voices, and a huge range of them at that. I've read from SO MANY new authors in this collection too, which is so important and exciting. New (to me) voices telling new stories the way they want - it's so good. 

Again, not every short story is for everyone, but there's enough great talent in here that every reader should find a few stories that appeal to them. 

Some of my favorite stories: "March Magic" by WC Dunlap, "A Dream of Electric Mothers" by Wole Talabi, "Ghost Ship" by Tananarive Due, and "The Lady of the Yellow-Painted Library" by Tobi Ogundiran.