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Mythical Girls

1/2/2020

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Mythical Girls is a short story collection that focuses around what happens when girls are given control of mythical objects.  With eleven stories total, there is a good variety of stories, objects, and characters.  With any anthology, there were stories that I liked more than others and some that I disliked.  Luckily, I really enjoyed most of the stories in this anthology.

The book started out strong with Daybreak where Queen Rajakumari takes leadership of a kingdom after the King dies.  The writing quickly sets the scene and allowed me to get to know Queen Rajakumari and what she was up against.  I loved how she didn't take crap and used the other Queens as allies instead of enemies.  This was definitely a story that I wanted to stay in longer.  

Another story I enjoyed was An Unexpected Weapon. I have read other stories by this author and with the same characters that are in this short, so I really enjoyed being with the characters again and seeing them gain confidence in a new situation. 

The Witch's Staff  is also a story I enjoyed, incorporating fun otherworldly characters and a great message about bullying and forgiveness in two different worlds. 

 The Rishika of the Manika  was another great story.  I really enjoyed the fantasy elements and the mythical object.  The lessons in power, leadership and getting what you wish for are very strong. 


Most of the stories are aimed at Middle Grade readers, however some seem more appropriate for young adult or even new adult readers.  I love the idea of giving girls the power of all of these mythical objects that are generally controlled by by men and seeing the choices that they make. 

This book was received for free in return for an honest review.

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