Miss Susan’s Reviews > Her Magical Pet: Benefit F/F Story Collection > Status Update

the mating call of the teleporting warbler by aster glenn grey: cute epistolary between a researcher off doing ground observations of teleporting warblers in the mountains and her professor wife back home. lowkey but with clear personality to it. 3.5 stars

five quests and an oracle by pamela dean: this was excellent. at this point of the collection the structure was beginning to feel a bit samey (two women, meet cute, a pet) but this was so distinct and well-textured i didn't think of that at all. definitely going to try to track down more of pamela dean's liavek stories! 4.5 stars

a dog's chance by celia lake: i think this one mostly relied on atmosphere but i have no objection to stylish 20s vibes so. 3 stars

memories of magic by elva birch: vet gets called in on christmas to treat a miniature magical pegasus. a tiny snack of a story but i liked it. 3 stars

that magic touch by hailey thorne: you know how a lot of urban fantasy has this one specific first person voice and it's okay if you're in the mood for it but kind of boring if you're not? 2.5 stars

uncontrolled variable by sarah joiner: a touch slight but i don't mind reading overly honest methods: the short story. 3 stars

pawprints in the snow by zoe chant: slight but cute! girl loses cat, girl asks neighbor for help, neighbor finds cat and also reveals she's her wereleopard soulmate. britta was way more chill about all of this then i could be which is why i will never achieve the status of paranormal romance heroine. 3 stars

how to get a girlfriend (when you're a terrifying monster) by marie cardno: sometimes you decide to explore the endless void and not only do you survive you find love! sweet monster shapeshifting love. 3.5 stars

watercat cafe by rachel manija brown: cozy romance in a post-apocalyptic world; loved the emphasis on food and community building. 4 stars

cute as hell by caia winter: vampire couple acquires a pet hellhound. not very developed or interested sry2say. 2 stars