msrichardsreads89's Reviews (2.64k)

This was a fun cozy! Abbey is an endearing protagonist, and I loved her family and friends. The mystery was fun, and I enjoyed trying to figure out "who-dun-it!" 

I really wanted to love this one, but it just fell flat for me. I love that this is epic in scope and set in a diverse setting. The world itself was very cool, but I felt that the world building needed more fleshing out. I felt the same about the characters. The protagonist is nearly 50 but she felt very juvenile. I think if this has been shorter and edited a bit more, it really would have come alive for me. That being said, I did enjoy the imagery and the author's writing. I will definitely try more of her work in the future. 

I really loved this collection! While every single story wasn't a favorite, the collection overall is fantastic. I love the African inspiration and the African Futurism explored throughout the stories. The stories were unique, and I loved the exploration of family, climate, mythology, change, and community. I highly recommend this one! 

Thank you to NetGalley, Tor, and RB Media for providing an eARC and audio ARC in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.