Review: Undone by E.B. Dawson , Kyle Robert Shultz, Beth Wangler, and J.E. Purrazzi

About the Book

Four powerful, creative short stories in a spectrum of speculative fiction categories.

"Mythtaken" by Kyle Robert Shultz is a quirky retelling of the story of Theseus and the Minotaur. It is a fun adventure with snarky humor and unexpected twists.

"Stealing Life" by J.E. Purrazzi is a high action cyberpunk heist story set in futuristic Japan. Wildly imaginative, this story will take you on an adventure you won't soon forget.

"Government Man" by E.B. Dawson is a fast-paced dystopian with deep, emotional themes, fleshed out characters, and some unexpected twists.

"The Lake of Living Water" by Beth Wangler is an uplifting Christian fantasy that will leave you feeling hopeful and refreshed.

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My Thoughts

This was a fantastic collection of short stories. I loved every single one of these tales. There's not a weak one in the bunch. They range from humorous to bittersweet to thought-provoking and hopeful. Seriously, it was so good. I highly recommend it to fans of speculative fiction.

Mythtaken by Kyle Robert Shultz - A humorous retelling about what really happened with the Minotaur and Theseus in the Labyrinth. I loved it! It made me laugh and left a smile on my face. This author never fails to impress. 4.5 stars

Stealing Life by J.E. Purrazzi – In this cyberpunk story set in a futuristic Japan, a group of friends who have been experimented on by the corrupt technological giant Bakemono, try to rescue one of their own from the clutches of the powerful corporation. I quickly became absorbed in this story. The real world faded away and I was in the thick of things with these characters. This is the second short story I've read by Purrazzi and I'm eager for more. 4 stars

Government Man by E.B. Dawson – This compelling dystopia follows a character as he comes to the realization that he's been on the wrong side of things this whole time. It's amazing how much was packed into such a short story. I wouldn't mind diving even deeper into this world. It was a fascinating read. 4.5 stars

The Lake of Living Water by Beth Wangler – A retelling of the Biblical story of the fall, this Christian fantasy was absolutely beautiful. It was a wondrous read that showcased the immensity of God's love, the comfort of His presence, and the hope to come. I can't say enough good things about this prequel. I'm definitely gonna be checking out the series. 5 stars

4.5 Stars

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