I want to preface this by saying I don't usually read anthologies however A Universe of Wishes edited by Dhonielle Clayton, sounded right up my alley.

This was a great anthology full of diverse characters and unique stories perfect for sci-fi and fantasy readers. My favourites were the title story A Universe of Wishes and Dream and Dare.

A Universe of Wishes _ 5* _ loveable characters, very cool magic

The Silk Blade _ 3* _ rich scenery, however insta love was rediculous

The Scarlet Women _ 2* _ Part of an existing series, and felt like it was a random chapter taken out of another book

Crystal y Ceniza _ 5* _ Cinderalla inspired, empowering, heartfelt LGBTQIA+ themes

Liberia _ 5* _ Explored connections to our ancestors and nature

A Royal Affair _ 4* _ I love the shades of magic series series but why was this here?

The Takeback Tango _ 4* _ Space heist! fun fun

Dream and Dare _ 5* _ Sapphic romance, challenged gender norms

Wish _ 4* _ Aww this was sweet, had a disabled protagonist

The Weight _ 2* _ Just wasn't to my tastes

Unmoor _ 3* _ Heartbreaking

The Coldest Spot in the Universe _ 2* _ On the nose in its message, found it quite depressing

The Beginning of Monsters _ 3* _ Fascinating concept about redesigning human forms but confusing in its execution

Longer Than the Threads of Time _ 4* _ Rapunzel retelling with fleshed out characters

Habibi _ 4* _ Full of raw emotions and human connection