With more than ten short stories, and four essays giving an insight into the author's logic, this compendium contains many different themes on fantasy and alternative worlds. From a young girl wanting to escape an arranged marriage by following a witch through a stone portal, to two princesses willing to do the unthinkable to protect their heritage and their Goddess, there really is something for everyone.

Some stories stood out to me more than others - for example Lead and Branch and Grass and Vine. This was my favourite of the collection as I felt I was transported into Anna's world, as she did everything she physically could do, to save her village and its people. Discovering General Olivar, protector of their village, Anna fears that he is close to death. Healing him as much as she can, she then travels to the King in a bid to uncover the treachery surrounding the attack on the General. I love Anna's spirit, determination and willingness to risk all, to protect her family and neighbours.

THE VERY BEST OF KATE ELLIOTT by Kate Elliott is a unique collection that allows the reader to enter many different realms, and I thoroughly enjoyed reading it.

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