3.5 May up to 4 after I get some distance. I really enjoyed all the stories. I'm just bummed it took me this long to read it all. And that was all my procrastination and other stuff. I am loving the Ciri/child of destiny storyline. I also realized at the end during one of Geralt's hallucinations that I really don't like Yennifer. The relationship feels unnecessary, she is too wishy-washy for me and throwing in the fact their are broad hints about magic being involved makes me really dislike her. Though I begin to be aware that time may be passing a lot faster than I think. At least between this book and the last. I don't know. Dandelion continues to be my favorite. Most entertaining character by far. He and Geralt give off this buddy cop feel somehow. Lastly, this collection of stories seems more focused on morals, values, and beliefs. Of the Witches, Geralt's and the various people he comes in contact with.

3.5 stars. I'm really not good with anthologies. Especially not ones with this many stories. I did enjoy it more when I started listening to the audio book. It heightens the storytelling element of this collection. Otherwise, this is just another example of me losing interest because the stories end. It feels more like reading several books instead of one. But that's how anthologies feel to me not a fault of this one's.

My fave was probably the one about the girl who's mother passed away and then her soul got stuck in the video game. It was the most fleshed out and unique interpretation. I also appreciated all the south Asian stories since I have been exposed to those the least. All of the writing was great. I would check out full books from each of these authors.

3.5 stars
I like Holly and Venom's relationship but don't know if its believable as a romantic one. The last quarter of the book Venom in particular seemed to become very different because now he loves Holly. Also, a little disappointed with the reveal for what was going with Holly.

Otherwise, I loved this book. There was a definite feel of otherness from both of them that cannot be described. Similar but very different from Naasir. I enjoyed not being able to fully understand them. The look at a different side of the vampire-angelic world was cool. Not everyone turns out to be rich, beautiful and powerful. We got a look at that.

I also absolutely loved all the interactions between the Seven. This is more than we've gotten in awhile. Though I still wonder what drew them to Raphael. Particularly Venom in this case. What ties them all together so closely and almost equally is still a mystery to me.