Status Updates From Out of the Everywhere, and ...

This was quite a surprise. Whoever selected the cover picture obviously did not read the stories (or cared about them). Most of the stories are deeply concerned with humans and the environment, with an alien element that initiates events - and then mostly let them run their course, not always to the benefit of humanity. Don't expect happy ends...

Out of the Everywhere⭐⭐
I can't believe I'm saying this but....this story could have been so much shorter. Tiptree usually doesn't waste words and is a master at conveying complex ideas and plots in short story form. But this fell so flat for me. The very beginning and very end saved this story from being absolute trash. I wouldn't read this story again.

A Source of Innocent Merriment⭐⭐

Time-Sharing Angel⭐⭐⭐⭐
Really good but not one of my faves. As always though love the concept and love the writing. I also love that you never know what your going to get when you start a Tiptree story. They are so unpredictable 😊.

Beaver Tears ⭐⭐⭐
Interesting take on alien abduction. Tiptree always brings a twist to even the simplest of concepts.

Angel Fix ⭐⭐⭐
It was good but I didnt love it. Very similar concept to Screwfly Solution, but half the impact. Much lighter too and different approach with same end result. Also not as memorable as Screwfly Solution.