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Moment Zero - As I went through the story I didn’t think it was one that I was going to like as much as the others, but it grew on me by the end. When it all came together jt was really cool. I would love to know more of the science/rules behind it all, but I am glad he didn’t fill the story with that. I also want to know more about the voices…what are they? What do they want?

Mitosis - Fun addition to the Reckoners series. Not my favorite of this collection, but still fun.

Firstborn: Really liked this one. I had said to myself while reading that it reminded me of Ender’s Game, and Sanderson confirmed in the postscript that it was his response to Ender’s Game. I would love for this to be an even longer story someday. I especially liked the message at the end: “Better to be the failure that nobly strived than the success who never really had to”

Defending Elysian - Really great story, and blows my mind that the ideas for the cytoverse started in his head that long ago.

Probability Approaching Zero - very short, just barely over a full page - I was very thankful for the Postscript explaining what this is (flash fiction), as I would have been much more confused otherwise.

Dreamer: Fun, I saw where it was going (or at least had a pretty good idea) a little ways into the story. I like the story and the postscript where Sanderson explains his motivations for writing it. And I agree with him.

Brain Dump: Short, kinda weird, but still fun.

Snapshot - Really good, interesting concept, and really depressing.