The Joy in Wounding, by Charlotte Ashley

[F&SF]

★★★☆☆

(Greek Myth Pastiche) In a retelling of the myth of Cupid (Eros) and Psyche, her sisters killed him and rescued her, but his palace floats around the Earth doing damage. (7,602 words; Time: 25m)

The Satyr of Brandenburg, by Charlotte Ashley

[F&SF]

★★★☆☆ Average

(Historical Fantasy; La Héron) In late 1600s La Héron competes in a tournament at a castle in Sardinia, but one of the contenders, the Satyr of Brandenburg, is a dangerous cheat. (9,276 words; Time: 30m)

Although this is second in a series, it stands alone for the most part.

A Fine Balance, by Charlotte Ashley

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(High Fantasy) The stakes on Yildirim and Ramadami's duels have risen to where they threaten the economies of Onsen and Dushiq. (6,624 words; Time: 22m)

Rating: ★★☆☆☆ Not Recommended

Recommended By: RHorton:5

More Heat than Light, by Charlotte Ashley

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(Historical Fantasy) Louis fights for the Republic of Québec against the British but the French Revolution is causing troubles on both sides of the Atlantic. (7,751 words)

Rating: 3, Unexceptional

 

La Héron, by Charlotte Ashley

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★★★☆☆ Average

In France in 1699, a magical fighter comes to Caen to duel with creatures from faery. (6,544 words; Time: 21m)