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A Universe of Wishes by Dhonielle Clayton
3.0
adventurous emotional lighthearted mysterious medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

This is the second "We Need Diverse Books" collection I've read after Fresh Ink. This was a decent collection of stories, of course some a bit more standout than others.

My favorites would include:

 Cristal y Ceniza - Wonderful take on Cinderella, a fairy tale that usually doesn't really intrigue me, but I love the updates to this one.
 The Takeback Tango - A story following the reclamation of treasured artifacts from a museum, a great warranted heist ensues.
 The Weight - Just vibed with the voice and storytelling in this one.
 The Coldest Spot in the Universe - Absolutely heartbreaking and slightly terrifying as we watch a teen's final moments before succumbing to a dying earth and an alien race studying her notes long after she has passed.
 Longer Than the Threads of Time - The ending alone. Ooof.
 Habibi - Such great distinct voices with a lot of heart.