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Also, please keep in mind in this whole thing, especially for authors who I haven't read before, it could just be that short stories don't suit their voice and style as much which is totally fine. I'm sure all of these authors are incredibly talented. Also, that these are all personal opinions and everyone is entitled to their own.

Yamile Saied Mendez: I read Furia and absolutely loved it, however this story fell a little flat to me. While the message was great, I think Mendez's kind of poetic and figurative writing style didn't mesh well with the short story format. Or maybe it was just me, either way it was still a great story and she's still an amazing author in my mind.

Amparo Ortiz: Another new author to me. Again, it was fine, the story was nice, just not something I would personally read a full novel of.
Maggie Hall: I've also never read anything by her, but I actually really enjoyed this one! I could feel the passion through the pages, which I loved. Now I'm gonna go read some of her other books I think!

Jennifer Iacopelli: loved it, exactly what I'd expect from this author.
Sarah Henning: also amazing, also exactly what I wanted to see.
Miranda Kenneally: I've actually never read one of her books, so I didn't really know what to expect. Honestly, it was fine. I enjoyed the story, but not really so much that I'd want to read a full novel by her.