This anthology had some good stories, but nothing REALLY reached out and grabbed me.

I think one of my main issues was the a lot of the stories took place very specifically related to certain author's universes that I don't read, and so I didn't have any connections to the characters, and was a little confused. I understand that these anthologies are a really great way to get a little something extra out to fans of your series, it just helps if you've read them.

Onward to my min story reviews!

Giovanni's Farewell: I was a little disappointed, I expected more. I feel like there was really great potential built up with the twin connection and the special powers and it just kind of fizzled out with no clear conclusion.

Scenic Route: Liked this one a lot. Actually kind of wanted the main character to die a little bit, but I was satisfied with the story on the whole. Except, what's the word for Unconsecrated that starts with M? Mulatto? Morsmordre? Something along those lines. This is really going to bother me.

Red Run: One of my favorites. Actually didn't see the twist coming, but in a good way, which is hard to do in a story this short.

Things About Love: Oh, this one made me cringe because the genie character was so awkward. It ended up working out in the end, though, and I did really like Lawrence.

Niederwald: Rachel Vincent please stop writing about Sabine. Please. I cannot stand her.

Merely Mortal: It was a good story, but I got slightly pissed off because I haven't actually finished the Wicked Lovely series and therefore I am kind of really spoiled for the ending. I realize this is my fault. But I enjoyed the fairies grappling with the internet.

Facing Facts: I have read I think one of the books in this series, so I knew vaguely what was going on, but I think I got a little lost. Not the best.

Let's Get This Undead Show On The Road: With my recent One Direction obsession I am all for English boy bands. I got a little confused at the beginning because we were very suddenly plunged in, but I ended up really enjoying it.

Bridge: Apparently, I was missing some background information about these characters, but I didn't feel like I was missing anything. Congratulations Jeri Smith-Ready for doing this short story based on a series thing right! Also, sucker for in-verse. Definitely one of my favorites.

Skin Contact: An extension of The Body Finder universe, I sympathized with Rafe but I didn't really connect to him that much.

Leaving: Oh I was really pleasantly surprised with this one! I was afraid, because it was by Ally Condie, I would be subjected to the same bore as I was in Matched, but this story proves Matched was boring because Cassia was boring. And so was the love triangle. One of my favorites.

At the Late Night Double Feature Picture Show: Props to you if you sang the title to yourself. My best friend and I both really like Rocky Horror, and so I showed this to her and we laughed quite a lot at it. Not the best writing, and I got a little confused at the end, but it was definitely entertaining.

IV League: Maybe I'm really missing something here, but this story did not appeal to me at all. Between the fabrication of transcripts and the discrimination and the illegal actions, I didn't have any connection to the entire story.

Gargouille: This story was ridiculously romantic. I loved that the setting wasn't in modern times, and the mythology was original. Favorite of the collection. Go Mary E. Pearson!

The Third Kind: I've read a few books by Jennifer Lynn Barnes and I think this one might be based off of Golden? Maybe? Either way, I really liked the main character, and the prophecy was delivered really well. Nice open conclusion.

Automatic: Another series that I've never read. It was ok, but I'm sure people who knew what was going on would appreciate it much more.

To recap, worth checking out: Scenic Route, Red Run, Bridge, Leaving, Gargouille, The Third Kind

I've definitely read better anthologies, but if you're a fan of any of these authors give it a try!