Like a lot of short story collections, this was a mixed bag. I tend to read collections all written by one author that I like but it was nice to read lots of different authors.

My favourite story was probably Storm Song by Rebecca Coffindaffer because I my favourite short stories are always ones that are more obscure and poetic. I did find the use of the second person narrative a little jarring although respect the author for trying out a rarely used narrative for this. 

I liked how Kalynn Bayron brought in the discussion of cultural appropriation into her story - Return to the Sea.

I also would like to read The Deepwater Vandal by Darcie Little Badger as a longer story. The premise was really interesting but it was all wrapped up a little too quickly. I wanted more character exploration and I was left with too many questions. 

All in all I loved the mermaid theme because…well….I still want to be a mermaid. Some stories were great and others fell flat for me. I can’t say it will be a collection that will stay with me but I definitely enjoyed it regardless.