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The narrators Allyson Johnson and Diontae Black are both familiar to me. I listened to at least one novel narrated by both narrators prior to this. For this novel both narrators assumed unique tones, employing inflection and even accent changes as needed for the short stories in this anthology. The narration reminded me of stories shared before bed, around a campfire or shared at a sleepover, just nostalgic in the best ways. I'll continue to seek out audiobooks narrated by both Ms. Johnson and Mr. Black in the future.

I love anthologies precisely for the opportunity to meet new authors that I can add to my ever growing to-be-read list. That this is an anthology of speculative fiction written by people of color authors is just chef's kiss!

Ocasta by Daniel H. Wilson an AI learning program tells the story of its program life.

The Farmer's Wife and the Fairy Queen K. Tempest Bradford is a feminist anthem in fairytale form.

Juan by Darcie Little Badger this is set during covid lockdown and has Indigenous mythological elements.

Neti Neti by Geetanjali Vandemark is an interesting tale of a monk with a violent past.

Equal Forces Opposed in Exquisite Tension by John Chu a dystopian world in which unauthorized telepathy is strictly monitored.

Silk and Cotton and Linen and Blood by Nghi Vo, a servant of the third class helps a barbarian king choose the appropriate robe.

Suppertime by Tananarive Due a precocious girl, a swamp monster and a camera have an adventure.

Good Night Gracie by Alex Jennings, a group on the search for the right kind of party.

A Borrowing of Bones by Karin Lowachee a dystopian in which pieces of one's life is traded inorder to make a living. A cannibalizing of the poor.

Chosen by Saad Hossain is the story of multiple space faring species with caste designations.

Home Is Where the Heart Is by Hiromi Goto is a fairytale-like feminist story about home.

Before the Glory of Their Majesties by Minsoo Kang an ambassador meets with royalty in an effort to save their home.

Haunted Bodies of WombMen by Tlotlo Tsamaase an interesting if harrowing tale of reincarnation.

Dragons of Yuta by Rochita Loenen-Ruiz a tale of ghosts and dragons.

The Plant and the Purist by Malka Older involves an airship adventure.

The Fast-Enough Human by Kathleen Alcalá a tale of immigration and belonging.

Counting Her Petals by Christopher Caldwell a haunting tale with ATR mythological elements.

Fever Dreams by Jaymee Goh a delightful tale of storyengines and storytellers.

I found a few new authors and added their work to my to- read list.

Thank you to RB Media and NetGalley for the opportunity to listen to and review this audiobook anthology. All opinions and viewpoints expressed in this review are my own.