Member Review

This review will read like my review of “Writers of the Future” Volume 41 and other previous volumes because “Writers of the Future” consistently presents great stories and illustrations, and this version is no exception. And again, I am thrilled that there are so many great new voices in SFF. Among the 12 stories by future writers, there were 10 five- or four-star stories; and among the 12 illustrations by future illustrators, there were 9 five- or four- star illustrations. My favourite story/illustration combination was “The Triceratops Effect” by S. J. Stevenson, illustrated by Art Ikuta. Of the stories by established writers, I thought “Space Can” by L. Ron Hubbard and illustrated by Haileigh Enriquez was easily the best. On the other hand, I found “Skinny-Shins” by Orson Scott Card disappointing. I also enjoyed Larry Niven’s essay, “Collaboration”. Congratulations to editor Jody Lynn Nye and art director Echo Chernik for a fabulous anthology. Thank you to Netgalley, BooksGoSocial, and Galaxy Press Inc for the advance reader copy.