A review by itsmeyseniab
Together, Apart by Auriane Desombre, Jennifer Yen, Brittney Morris, Natasha Preston, Erin Hahn, Bill Konigsberg, Rachael Lippincott, Sajni Patel, Erin A. Craig

hopeful medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

Individual ratings:
Love, Delivered (Erin A. Craig) - 3 stars
The Socially Distant Dog-Walking Brigade (Bill Konigsberg) - 3 stars
  • Mention of homophobia and self-harm
One Day (Sajni Patel) - 3 stars
The Rules of Comedy (Auriane Desombre) - 1.5 stars
The New Boy Next Door (Natasha Preston) - 1.5 stars
Love with a Side of Fortune (Jennifer Yen) - 3.5 stars
The Green Thumb War (Brittney Morris) - 2.5 stars
Stuck with Her (Rachael Lippincott) - 3 stars
Masked (Erin Hahn) - 3.5 stars

Ultimately this anthology just fell really flat for me. I knew going into it that it was going to heavily mention the COVID19 pandemic, but it also promised some lighthearted, fun stories to escape with and I just....wasn't served that. Erin Hahn's Masked was my favorite story by far, but that even left a lot to be desired. If you're looking for an anthology to read, especially during this time, I wouldn't recommend this one. :(
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