Review: Well worth a read!!
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 07 22, 2013
Interesting start to an anthology; a group of authors given the same premise.Literal Interpretation by Kelly Whitley: the intensity of the descriptions make this short story a slow read as you digest all the heavy wording; you can tell her paranormal romances would be intense. However, with this idea she speeds away with a great story of books lovers, a bungled robbery and a great twist at the end.Shiny Things by KT Wagner: a fast read, in a strange "dictated letter to some random person" style, which was intriguing as little bits of the story come out in dialogue. The reply letter is inspired and funny in a gruesome way. An author I shall be pleased to read again.Sass by Nina Benneton: a sharp and funny little tale, some morals? maybe.... I will be recommending this romantic comedy writer to my friends that like that sort of thing! a great little story for this anthology.The Needing by PJ Friel: a snappy tale of a kleptomaniac hoarder! brilliant use of the anthology theme!A Girls Best Friend by Diana Holdsworth: a strange little tale of a women unloved, pushed to the edge but with the promise of more - not to my taste and I found the ending strange, but well written and with great food descriptions!The Trophy Wife by Killion Slade: WOWEE this is easily my favourite read, really had me going, what a great twist, so well written I sort of felt it coming, but needed it confirmed, as it was mere doubts.Who's to Know by Watson Davis: wow two in a row... brilliant! cant say too much without giving the story away, but greed always pays its price!Persephone's Progey by Faith Dincolo: a sci-fi tale re humans, robots, plants and of course the diamond necklace. This whole idea could have been extended, well thought out and planned, with much detail.Sea Diamond by Devon Ellington: really clever use of words, brilliant "new world" described and a great atmosphere to the whole story.Its amazing how each author, from a variety of genres, managed to incorporate that little sentence and twist it to fit the story and its needs! Some really great writing, not one bad story which is unique in most anthologies I have read. Loved this book...although there were the odd spelling errors, mostly missed letters! but highly recommended.