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An outstanding of collection of linked short stories.

These would appeal to anyone who has an interest in people surviving impossible childhoods and how all of it can wind up messing up a whole life.

The stories were often bleak, but still there's hope.

If you're a Yoon Ha Lee fan, you don't need my review to know you have to read this.

If you're a fan of modern science fiction, you have to read Yoon Ha Lee and you should probably start with [b:Ninefox Gambit|26118426|Ninefox Gambit (The Machineries of Empire, #1)|Yoon Ha Lee|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1446557461l/26118426.SY75.jpg|46065520].

This second volume in the series has a good fast-moving story with big ideas and more depth on some of the characters from the first volume.

I'm looking forward to the next installment.

Yup. I'm still liking this series that mashes together two of my favourite genres - police procedural and urban fantasy. Peter Grant, the protagonist and narrator, is fine fellow to spend time with.

I don't usually go for graphic novels, but this one completely worked for me.

Maybe because the drawings were simple.

Or more likely because all the characters are talking animals.

This was a satisfying end to the series.

And if Mr. Wexler finds it necessary to tell us more about what happens to any of these folks, I'd be more than happy to read the follow up.

Call me a sap, but I really enjoy a story where the humans are the underdogs and a bunch of janitors win the day because of their advanced skills with cleaning technology.

I'm not surprised I liked this because Martha Wells recommended it.