If By Choice is an electric array of stories an some where entertaining; however, it was a bit erratic for me and I lost interest. It started with cliffhanger stories, which I don't care for then the one about angels threw me off. It was long and confusing. My favorite was the one about Ivan the Terrible and his wish washy self. Overall, I was glad to be finished with book. I didn't care for it, but it was OK.