I thoroughly enjoyed this collection of short stories. From revisiting familiar worlds to getting glimpses of new ones I found something to love in every story in this collection. My favorites were a retelling of Pride & Prejudice set in Temeraire's world, and also the final story of the collection. I can't remember any of the titles but those two were highlights for me. But I also enjoyed the other stories. A wonderful collection!

I love Naomi Novik. I read everything she writes. Her writing is pristine and lush. I enjoy the characters in these stories. I was thrilled to see this book. Each story is unique, just like her other books. Highly recommend!!

Thank you to NetGalley for allowing me to read an ARC of this book.

I love Naomi Novik's work, this is the level of mastery that I aspire to one day have. So when I was approved for an ARC of this collection of short stories, I immediately dropped what I was reading to start reading this. Naomi Novik is one of those authors whose works I have physical copies of, in pristine condition on my shelf.

I love this collection. I find that with so many of her stories, I always wish for more. I cannot wait to read her new series Folly.

3.6 I guess…it took me a while to work my way through these stories, but most of them are enjoyable enough. Most are previously published and many are riffs on or side-stories of Novik’s novels, so it helps if you’re already a fan. Thanks to Netgalley for the advance copy.

Naomi Novim can do no wrong in my book and Burid Deep certainly loved up to my expectations! I loved these stories and am so happy I got to visit the lands of her imagination again. And with one of the stories being a Pride and Prejudice reimagining, well, need I say more? Every story I read in this book became my new favorite by the time I finished it!

Collection of stories, including from the worlds of Temeraire (Caesar, and also a Pride and Prejudice retelling), the Scholomance, and the in-progress world of (architectural) follies. Nicely representative.

If Naomi Novik writes something, I will read it. This short story collection includes previously published stories as well some new ones such as an appealing teaser of a story creating a new world that will be a novel (hopefully soon). There were a couple of the short stories (the ones with sevens) that need a re-reading to understand their worlds better, but they didn't pull me in enough for me to want to do that. The new Scholamance story is wonderful, and it would be great if she would continue to write more short stories set in that world if she didn't want to create another novel. The dragon story, set in Temeraire's world was previously published but so much fun to read again (as was the story that was a short re-telling of Spinning Silver). Each story has a short introduction by the author which added to the enjoyment. Novik fans will definitely want this book.

I love Naomi Novik. I was excited to find stories from her Scholomance world, her Regency dragon world, her Spinning Silver world and the new world with a new unexplored unpopulated continent in it. If you love Naomi Novik, you won't be disappointed either, except that each one ends so soon.

Naomi Novik is a genius. I have been her biggest fan for years. This collection of short stories was a breath of fresh air. I loved getting to be in her worlds without having to commit to a 400+ page book. It was dark, thrilling, and magnificent.

This book is great if you’ve read some of this authors previous books. Naomi Novik is well written and puts you in worlds you could never imagine.

Overall I recommend “Buried Deep and Other Stories”!

A wonderful adventure through the many worlds of Naomi Novik in the form of short stories. In addition to dragons, schools of magic and fairy tales, we are treated to a glimpse into Novik's newest world. A wonderful intoduction to the many works of Naomi Novik, or a treat for those who have read her complete catalog.

3.5 stars. I always find it hard to give a proper star rating to anthologies: in this case, the stories ranged from 3-4 stars for me, with my favorites being “After Hours”, “Seven” and “Blessings”. Many of these stories are reimagined fairy tales or myths, providing new takes on well known characters, giving them life and personality, intertwined with fantasy. Some of the stories (for example “Commonplaces” which is about a character in Sherlock Holmes) might have felt a bit stronger had I been familiar with the original source material, but stood on their own well enough. With dragons, pirates, magic and X, the stories should all be enjoyable to any fantasy fan! Definitely recommend for anyone who likes short stories.

3.5 stars!

I originally requested this ARC for the story that returns us to the world of the Scholomance. I really enjoyed being back in that world from a new students perspective after everything happened in the trilogy. It was all around really fun. I also really enjoyed Dungeons and Decorum. Wasn't expecting a fantastical Pride and Prejudice retelling with dragons, but thoroughly enjoyed it! I could take or leave the rest of the stories as I haven't read a lot of other Naomi Novik books, but I can see how readers would really like them.

Thank you Del Rey and NetGalley, for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Book Name: Buried Deep and Other Stories
Author: Naomi Novik

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Thank you to Netgalley and Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine Del Rey for an ARC of Buried Deep and Other Stories by Naomi Novik

Stars: 4.5
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- Thoughts.
- strong world-building,
- fascinating magic systems
- intricate societies.

It's hard to write a review for a collection of short stories as broad as these. You have monsters, you have dragons, you have mythological retellings and high seas adventures… you kind of get a bit of everything honestly the best way to describe it is as the charcuterie board of Naomi Novik’s work that makes this such a fun and easily enjoyable collection.

This is my first taste of Naomi Novik’s writing and I must say I will be reading more. None of the short stories required prior knowledge of early work making this a great teaser for those of us who were a bit intimidated to jump into one of her other series. I am sure having the background info would enrich the reading experience but I truly enjoyed the accessibility of them

I will happily read anything that Naomi Novik gives us. I love her writing style, she can really transport you to another world. This book of short stories shows off that skill well. One minute you're on a pirate ship, the next deep in the scholomance. Since there are references to her other works, I do think this will be most appreciated by those who have already enjoyed Novik's other books. There were definitely stories in this that I enjoyed more than others (I could have spent a whole series going on high-seas adventures with Araminta).

Thank you to NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine for providing an eARC of this book!

Good overall, but like most anthologies there were some major hits and misses. I definitely still think it was worth the read!

I received an ARC of this book. I really enjoyed it overall. I thought the premise of a short story book was interesting as this was my first one. I loved having the forewords before each story to give a little extra info about how or why the story came to be. I also enjoyed that at the end of the stories it showed where some of them were initially published. The last story was supposed to have a picture of a map in it but my copy didn’t have it so that was a little disappointing. I enjoyed most of the stories and that they were very different and now all centered around the same thing.

The first few stories of this book might be my favorite, however, it wasn't till the last half of the book that I enjoyed the stories. Going from reading novels to short stories might be what made this book difficult to read but all and all there was really only one story that I didn't like. When looking at the collection as a whole I think it was currated wonderfully. I think what kept this book from being 5 stars was just my own struggle in caring about each story. By the time I was really enjoying it the story ended. I think this book is great for individuals dipping their toes into fantasy and those who have only little chunks of time to read.

Naomi Novik’s books are often a joy but always a wonder. When I was selected to read an ARC, I was simultaneously blessed and cursed.

Blessed, because her world building is amazing and one short story can give you things to ponder for hours afterwards.

The curse, however, is that should you choose to pick up this book you will begrudge things like sleeping and eating in favor of reading this marvelous book. Start it on a Friday night when you don’t have anywhere to be as you will cancel your plans to enjoy being enthralled.

I loved all of these stories, with the exception of the one based in the Scholomance world (I don't enjoy stories that are solely about being pursued by horrible monsters, they're too much like a video game). The title story was especially lovely (a retelling of the story of Ariadne and the minotaur, here her beloved brother). Elizabeth Bennet and her dragon was also a highlight. It will be interesting to see how the last story develops into a novel!