A Universe of Wishes

by Dhonielle Clayton
A Universe of Wishes cover
Good Books rating 3.17
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  • ID: 3742
  • Added: 2025-10-20
  • Updated: 2025-10-20
  • Reviews: 3
Reviews
Run Along the Shelves · 2021-11-28
great 4.50

The anthology is a brilliant showcase of YA fantasy and sci-fi, with a tale of hope that effectively wraps up the collection.

This reviewer was highly impressed with the anthology. They found it to be a brilliant showcase of YA fantasy and sci-fi, with a strong emphasis on diversity and representation. The reviewer particularly appreciated the tale of hope that wrapped up the collection, finding it to be a fitting conclusion. They praised the variety of voices and the quality of the stories, making it a highly recommended read for fans of the genre.

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    A tale of hope in dark places really works to wrap up this great collection.

    A Universe of Wishes is a brilliant showcase of what YA delivers.

    The diversity and representation in this anthology are truly commendable.

Cannonball Read · 2021-10-20
mixed 2.00

The collection is uneven, with some stories being dull and uninspired, while a few are enjoyable and stand out.

This reviewer had a varied experience with the anthology. They found some stories to be dull and uninspired, while others were fun and engaging. The reviewer noted that only one story really stood out to them. They felt that the collection could have benefited from more consistency in quality. Despite the mixed feelings, they appreciated the diversity and representation in the stories.

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    Some of these stories were dull and uninspired, some I thought were just dumb, and a few were fun.

    There was only one that really stood out from the rest.

    The collection has a lot to offer in terms of diversity and representation.

A Cat, A Book, and A Cup of Tea · 2021-07-20
mixed 3.00

The collection offers some great ideas but leaves the reader wanting more depth. The stories are enjoyable but could benefit from further development.

This reviewer found the anthology to be a mixed bag. They appreciated the creativity and diversity in the stories but felt that some of them were underdeveloped. The collection has a lot of potential, and some stories stood out more than others. They enjoyed the overall experience but wished for more substance in certain parts. The reviewer also noted the positive representation and the variety of voices, which added to the richness of the collection.

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    This diverse collection of YA fantasy and sci fi short stories has some great ideas, but left me wanting more.

    There were a few stories that stood out and really captured my imagination.

    The collection has a lot to offer, but some stories felt rushed or underdeveloped.

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