Overall, this was a 4 out of 5 stars for me.

There were some really good stories. A lot that didn't seem like Sci-Fi. A few I just didn't get.

The commentary by the editor was pretentious. She wanted to examine "what is Science Fiction." I think she was trying to establish that "science fiction" isn't really a fitting term for this genre anymore? But she didn't put forward an alternative. And she kept belittling another author/editor? Why? Why so petty? Is this what these kinds of compilation/anthology books are about? Feeling superior because you know some author's name?

My favourites: The Other Wife. No, no, not Rogov! Flowers for Algernon. A Death in the House. Mariana. What the Left Hand was Doing. What Now, Little Man?

Flowers for Algernon and What Now, Little Man were 5-star reads.

I listened to this one as an audiobook with my partner.

Phenomenal!

This was easily as good as the first book. Such a fun time, so much happening, so much intrigue. I'm so excited about where this series is going!

On to book 5!

4.5 out of 5 stars 😍

I listened to about 42% of this one as an audiobook, and finished it as an ebook.

Last book for the year! 🎉

This one was actually very sweet. There's some really nice storylines weaved throughout this one. Pratchett is ahead of his time.

I had a good time with the mystery of the poison, and the golems, and how they involved each other. I enjoyed the mythos of how golems function being a significant consideration.

4.5 out of 5 stars. Good way to end the year!

I listened to this one as an audiobook, with my partner.

Excellent! Better than book 2.

The! Screaming! GOAT! I love him. He must be protected 😭

Katia is getting better as we go along, which is great.

Definitely missed Mordi in this one, but the frog sounds got a little annoying, so kind of a win win in the end.

4.5 out of 5 stars.