I was really excited to dive into this anthology, and I wasn’t disappointed.

• Forbidden Fruit by Roshani Chokshi (Filipino) – 4.5 stars
• Olivia’s Table by Alyssa Wong (Chinese) – 5 stars
• Steel Skin by Lori M. Lee (Hmong) – 3 stars
• Still Star-Crossed by Sona Charaipotra (Punjabi) – 3.5 stars
• The Counting of Vermillion Beads by Aliette De Bodard (Vietnamese) – 4 stars
• The Land of the Morning Calm by E.C. Myers (Korean) – 3.5 stars
• The Smile by Aisha Saeed (South Asian) – 3.5 stars
• Girls Who Twirl and Other Dangers by Preeti Chhibber (Gujarati) – 3 stars
• Nothing into All by Renée Ahdieh (Korean) – 4 stars
• Spear Carrier by Rahul Kanakia (South Asian) – 2 stars
• Code of Honor by Melissa de la Cruz (Filipino) – 4 stars
• Bullet, Butterfly by Elsie Chapman (Chinese) – 5 stars
• Daughter of the Sun by Shveta Thakrar (South Asian) – 5 stars
• The Crimson Cloak by Cindy Pon (Chinese) – 5 stars
• Eyes like Candlelight by Julie Kagawa (Japanese) – 4.5 stars

All of the 5 star stories are my favorites, and I’m pleased to say that there was only one, rated 2 stars, that I really didn’t like. For the most part, this anthology was full of lovely writing and intriguing myths and folktales I’d never heard of. I’d definitely recommend this collection.