Fragments of Tender Hearts: An Anthology of Fantasy Love Stories Review (Gifted/AD)

Hello Readers,
Thank you so much to NetGalley and Astronaut Publishing for the early copy of Fragments of Tender Hearts. I received a complimentary eBook in exchange for an honest review. With the book launching today there’s no need to worry this review is completely spoiler-free

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Title: Fragments of Tender Hearts
Authors: Nastasia Bishop-McHugh, Cat Devlin, Anthony B.T, Kristen Bales, Becca Ryden, Starr Z. Davies, Louise Heywood, Hypatia Rhodes, Sam Trathen, Rae Windsor, Onika Howdyn 
Genre: Fantasy, Romance
Pages: 322
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Synopsis: Fragments of Tender Hearts debuts eleven captivating stories of passion, sacrifice, and destiny, where love is as powerful as it is dangerous. Meet Death and Nature personified, find liberty in defiance, and experience the heartbreak of fate as you explore unforgettable fantasy worlds. Follow dragons, sirens, demons, and fae through the inevitable consequences of love, and the tender hearts who bear the cost.

But beware, gentle reader, for not all love stories have a happy ending.
 
Miniature Review

Fragments of Tender Hearts is a spellbinding fantasy romance anthology featuring eleven short stories from a diverse range of voices. As with any anthology, there are bound to be stories you love and others that don’t resonate as much. Each story explores the power, beauty, and cost of love.

One of the joys of reading an anthology is the variety and Fragments of Tender Hearts really leans into that charm. Each author brings their own unique touch while some stories feel soft and emotional, others are steeped in rich folklore and mythology. I loved how no two tales were alike, yet they all came back to the same beating heart: what it means to love, to lose, and to hope.

If you’re looking for a romantic fantasy short story collection that blends passion, heartbreak, and a touch of the otherworldly, Fragments of Tender Hearts is well worth adding to your TBR. It’s a rich, imaginative debut that proves not all love stories end in happily-ever-afters but every.

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