Buried Deep and Other Stories is a collection of thirteen short stories that span genres from fantasy to science fiction. Throughout the collection, the author explores themes of destiny, featuring reimagined versions of historical and fictional figures like Sherlock Holmes and Elizabeth Bennet. The stories draw from her Temeraire and Scholomanceseries, with a teaser for her upcoming series set in a mysterious, uncharted land.

This book is my first introduction to the author’s  work, and I suspect that long-time readers of her novels will likely find this collection more rewarding. Personally, I found the experience a bit confusing at times. 🫠

I didn’t have a standout favorite among the thirteen stories, though I did enjoy Dragons & Decorum slightly more than the others, as it’s based on one of my all-time favorite classics, Pride and Prejudice.

It’s hard for me to fully judge some of the stories, as they seem to be deeply tied to the author’s previous works, which I haven’t read yet (they're still on my TBR). 🫣 I now realize that I probably should have read her other books first to fully appreciate the connections and nuances in these stories.

I’ll likely revisit this collection once I’m familiar with more of the author’s universe. For now, I’ll refrain from rating the book.

That said, for readers who are already fans of the author, this collection will certainly be a treat. Even though some stories are standalone, I think it will resonate more with those familiar with her previous works.

Thank you Times Reads for the review copy.