I can't talk too much on this one, since it did kind of put me in a depressed mindset, a relapse I wasn't particularly expecting, but that doesn't make me hate the book.

What it does, it does very well, with all the positivity one can muster from a book with this kind of plot. I was getting some massive J.D. from Heathers vibe from Derek, but thankfully the latter character has a better ending.

I'm also thankful to Z for actually putting a warning in the front of the book instead of at the end where further reading or telephone sources usually are. Very considerate.

While this book may not be wholly original, it is definitely charming. Of course, there are definitely plot threads, character types and twists I've seen many times before, but, then again, I'm not the intended audience. A kid starting to figure out which genre they like will definitely get a kick out of this book, especially if they're fans of A Series of Unfortunate Events. It reminded me a lot of that series if the Baudelaires had actually had one ounce of luck in their lives.

For those afraid of hearing nothing but Neil's voice throughout the book, it does tend to happen. I can hear his enthusiasm and love for magic through the tone, but I wouldn't call it distracting.

I wouldn't say it's an easy book for adults to enjoy, as it is fairly simple and uses certain plot threads that have been done better in other stories, but it's harmless fun for those interested.

A perfect read for those struggling to achieve their dreams. I haven't read any of Jason's poetry before, but this was excellent. I'm definitely going to check out his other stuff in the future.

This one didn't really hold my attention much. Too much plot I've seen in other places and fails to stand out among them. At least the art was nice.

This was kind of a weird one. Tattooed people being prejudiced against not tattooed people because they don't wear their choices and deeds on their skin, to the point of war and anti-"blank" propaganda. I mean, it's a weird thing to discriminate against, but it doesn't surprise me.

For a debut book that was written during NaNoWriMo this wasn't that bad. Pacing was wonky sometimes, but that's to be expected. It's a decent first attempt, but the society takes some getting used to.

One storytelling decision that was also kind of odd was putting fables that exist in our world and making them also exist as stories in this world, like Sleeping Beauty and the myth of Pandora. There were other fables that were completely made up for this book, so it's a little jarring to also see familiar stories in this one.

If there is a sequel I'll definitely check it out.

A really good anthology for those who want to see LGBT stories with happy endings. Spoiler alert, each one does! Which is excellent!

Some stuck out a bit more than others, with some of the less interesting ones feeling a bit repetitive, but overall it's a fantastic read.

My Favorites were:

Roja, The Sweet Trade, And They Don't Kiss At the End, Burnt Umber, The Dresser and the Chambermaid, New Year, The Girl with the Blue Lantern, Walking After Midnight, and The Inferno and the Butterfly