I've been anticipating this collection of stories and am pleased to report that I enjoyed all but one of them. Of course some appealed to me more than others--that's the nature of these collections.
Jim Butcher's contribution was a small visit to Harry Dresden's Chicago. I've noticed that his short stories tend to explore the criminals of this world, which must be an entertaining change. I've heard that writing villains is fun.
I haven't yet read Holly Black's The Coldest Girl in Coldtown, but her story here takes place in that world. Perhaps I liked it as much as I did because her protagonist is an older woman. I think I may backtrack to the novel.
Tanya Huff has become one of my favourite authors. Her story is set in Henry Fitzroy's Vancouver. I have her Smoke Trilogy on my shelf, waiting. This story convinced me that I need to find room for it in my reading plans.
Another favourite is Faith Hunter and the world of Jane Yellowrock. It was fun to be reminded of those books and even inspired me to go to Libby and sign out Skinwalker. (This is is why my reading queue is so crowded. It's my rereading habit.)
Those were my highlights. Your mileage may vary. A worthwhile book for the urban fantasy fan.
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