This is a collection of 16 short stories that all have a castle of some sort as part of them. There is a good mix of genres: some fantasy, some sci-fi, and a little bit of horror and straight up fiction. This is a great collection with only a few duds. I was really surprised at how many great stories are in this collection.

My breakdown is as follows:

Hall of Mirrors- 2 stars. This story is part of the author's Amber series. I've never read the series, and now I definitely won't. I wasn't a fan of the writing style. Also, the story is incomplete. I'm guessing the conclusion is in one of the Amber novels.

The Garrison- 4 stars. Different and interesting take on first contact.

Castle Collapse-3 stars. Interesting concept, but too short.

Broomworms & Nosewigs- 4 stars. I remember reading this one when this book first came out. Fun story about a guy who starts to see hidden creatures.

Concrete Example-4 stars. A little slow to start. A nice twist at the end. About a woman in an abusive relationship finding her inner strength.

Death Swatch-4 stars. Humorous Beauty & the Beast type story.

Brigbuffoon- 3 stars. An OK love conquers all story.

Give Me Something to Eat-5 stars. Creepy and gross! I loved it.

Gwythurn the Slayer-3 stars. OK story about a woman finding what truly makes her happy.

Collectors-2 stars. Boring and too long.

Getting Real-5 stars. Great story about VR. I would not be surprised if this story inspired Ready Player One.

Merdinus-4 stars. King Arthur time travel story. A bit confusing, but time travel usually is.

Knight Squadron-3 stars. I don't know how I feel about King Athur being a vampire.

Swimming the Moat-2 stars. Mediocre murder mystery.

The Soft Terrible Music-2 stars. Barely has a plot. I think the author just had an idea for an awesome castle.

Held Safe By Moonlight and Vines-4 stars. Sweet story about finding yourself. ( )

This is a collection of 16 short stories that all have a castle of some sort as part of them. There is a good mix of genres: some fantasy, some sci-fi, and a little bit of horror and straight up fiction. This is a great collection with only a few duds. I was really surprised at how many great stories are in this collection.

My breakdown is as follows:

Hall of Mirrors- 2 stars. This story is part of the author's Amber series. I've never read the series, and now I definitely won't. I wasn't a fan of the writing style. Also, the story is incomplete. I'm guessing the conclusion is in one of the Amber novels.

The Garrison- 4 stars. Different and interesting take on first contact.

Castle Collapse-3 stars. Interesting concept, but too short.

Broomworms & Nosewigs- 4 stars. I remember reading this one when this book first came out. Fun story about a guy who starts to see hidden creatures.

Concrete Example-4 stars. A little slow to start. A nice twist at the end. About a woman in an abusive relationship finding her inner strength.

Death Swatch-4 stars. Humorous Beauty & the Beast type story.

Brigbuffoon- 3 stars. An OK love conquers all story.

Give Me Something to Eat-5 stars. Creepy and gross! I loved it.

Gwythurn the Slayer-3 stars. OK story about a woman finding what truly makes her happy.

Collectors-2 stars. Boring and too long.

Getting Real-5 stars. Great story about VR. I would not be surprised if this story inspired Ready Player One.

Merdinus-4 stars. King Arthur time travel story. A bit confusing, but time travel usually is.

Knight Squadron-3 stars. I don't know how I feel about King Arthur being a vampire.

Swimming the Moat-2 stars. Mediocre murder mystery.

The Soft Terrible Music-2 stars. Barely has a plot. I think the author just had an idea for an awesome castle.

Held Safe By Moonlight and Vines-4 stars. Sweet story about finding yourself.

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Contains Roger Zelazny's "Hall of Mirrors"