7 Stars
"Master storytellers Robin McKinley and Peter Dickinson share tales of mysterious merfolk and magical humans, all with close ties to the element of water. From Pitiable Nasmith's miserable existence in a seaside town whose inhabitants are more intertwined with the sea than most people know, to Tamia's surprising summons to be the apprentice to the Guardian who has the power to hold back the sea, each of the six stories illuminates a captivating world filled with adventure, romance, intrigue, and enchantment." (Taken from this site.)
As with all short story collections, this one jumps from world to world, keeping the reader guessing from one tale to the next. But, I found myself not only enjoying each tale, but eager to see what the next would bring. Each story is well-written, interesting, and creative and focused on a different aspect of this particular element. I don't know that I'll pick it up again soon, but I will definitely be seeking out the other titles in the series! (And, yes, Trina Schart Hyman DID illustrate the cover, why do you ask?)
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