My Big Fat Supernatural Honeymoon

November 12, 2007
As with 2006’s My Big Fat Supernatural Wedding
, several of the contributors to this lighthearted anthology of honeymoon-themed supernatural romance stories struggle with the short form. Marjorie M. Liu proves to be especially adept, providing the evocative and folkloric “Where the Heart Lives.” Fans of Chicago’s supernatural detectives will be pleased by Jim Butcher’s “Heorot,” where Harry Dresden tracks down a missing bride, and P.N. Elrod’s “Her Mother’s Daughter,” where Jack Fleming hunts for a vanished bridegroom. Things get more romantic with Kelley Armstrong’s amusing “Stalked,” in which a stalk, chase and fight spice up a werewolf honeymoon, and Rachel Caine’s charming “Roman Holiday or Spq-arrrrr,” featuring an undead pirate captain and his new bride who must face down a mutiny and an ancient Roman pirate. Some readers may be a little disappointed to find that despite the romance billing, most stories have far more hex than sex, but fans of the featured authors will be quite satisfied.

December 15, 2007
This sequel to "My Big Fat Supernatural Wedding" features short stories by some of paranormal romance and urban fantasy's most popular authors, all based on the theme of honeymoons. This theme lends itself to a variety of interpretations, from the literal (Kelley Armstrong's "Stalked," a tale of honeymooning werewolves) to the more abstract (Marjorie M. Liu's folkloric ghost story, "Where the Heart Lives"). Many of the stories are connected to ongoing series, including Jim Butcher's popular "Dresden Files" and the late Ronda Thompson's "Wild Wulfs of London," but no prior knowledge of the series is necessary to enjoy the stories. One standout by a new author is Caitlin Kittredge's "Newlydeads," a creepy tale of a coastal town where everything is assuredly not as it seems. Heavy hitters like Butcher and Armstrong will pique readers' interest, and the overall quality of the stories will introduce them to some unfamiliar, up-and-coming authors. Recommended for libraries where paranormal romance and urban fantasy are popular.Nanette Donohue, Champaign P.L., IL

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