★★★☆☆ Average
(Fantasy Adventure) Opere’s sister disappeared into the snow, and no one could find her. Opere thinks a fox spirit might lead her there—assuming such a thing can be trusted. (5,496 words; Time: 18m)
"Frozen Meadow, Shining Sun," by Emily McCosh [bio] (edited by Scott H. Andrews), appeared in Beneath Ceaseless Skies issue 266, published on November 29, 2018.
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Pro: The search through the snow with the spirit that might be a demon has plenty of tension to make it interesting.
Words like kitsune make me think this is set in a Japanese secondary world. Not sure if I should call this "silkpunk" or if that's strictly for the Chinese equivalent.
Con: The ending is somewhat dissatisfying; yes, she finds Aimi, and, yes, the mystery is resolved, but all she does is trust the fox and follow it. There’s not much challenge here.
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Pro: The search through the snow with the spirit that might be a demon has plenty of tension to make it interesting.
Words like kitsune make me think this is set in a Japanese secondary world. Not sure if I should call this "silkpunk" or if that's strictly for the Chinese equivalent.
Con: The ending is somewhat dissatisfying; yes, she finds Aimi, and, yes, the mystery is resolved, but all she does is trust the fox and follow it. There’s not much challenge here.
Other Reviews: Search Web, Browse Review Sites (Issue 266)
Emily McCosh Info: Interviews, Websites, ISFDB, FreeSFOnline
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