“Eight short stories by four authors glisten with holiday wonder, each one decorated in hues of legend, myth, SF, and quirky, joyful fun.”
“Joy to the Worlds is a wide-ranging mixture of SF, Fantasy and Horror that made me wish for snowy weather and a good hot drink. [It] reminded me of Connie Willis’s collection Miracle and Other Christmas Stories.”
“⭐︎⭐︎⭐︎⭐︎…an imaginative ride into the ‘what-if’. Drawing from traditional mythology and lore as well as time-travel and science fiction, each author presents a unique perspective on the traditional holiday tale.”
“…brain-bending, strange, and wonderful…perfect for taking your mind off holiday stresses…Grab a copy for yourself, and think about your book-obsessed friends as well.”
“…a spunky alternative to traditional holiday fare…If you’re a dystopian at heart, “Joy to the Worlds” may be the remedy for you.”
“…clever and evocative of the mystery and thrill of Christmas by turns creepy and sometimes amusing. Ranging from dark dystopian worlds to comedic retro-futures, four diverse writers find new ways to combine these disparate worlds into something anyone will enjoy.”
“The holidays plus spec-fic… yes please! I was tempted to hold off reading this book until closer to Christmas, but I couldn’t do it. I needed this book in my life. And the good news is… Joy to the Worlds did not disappoint! The bad news is, I want more! Way more. This book was unlike any other holiday collection out there, and that’s why I loved it. Is it Christmas yet?”
“⭐︎⭐︎⭐︎⭐︎…good, well-paced and enjoyable anthology of speculative fiction/urban fantasy short stories set around Christmas time. It is an enjoyable read, suits to season for this urban fantasy junkie and all in all something I suggest you pop in your eBook stocking tomorrow!”
“⭐︎⭐︎⭐︎⭐︎…a solid collection of fantasy and sci-fi jaunts that will leave you with a strangely satisfying Christmassy feeling. ”
“⭐︎⭐︎⭐︎⭐︎…engaging collection…this [book] need not be limited to holiday season reading.”
“…well-written and enjoyable…a great holiday-time read!”
“…fantastical, dark and unique…All the stories are a completely different reading experience and will thrill mystery, science fiction, fantasy, and horror fans alike.”
“Great Holiday Spiced Speculative Fiction…delightful collection. [Ol’ St. Nick]–Think Santa Claus vs the Martians crossed with Firefly and a dash of The Sopranos. [In The Ringers] Raven Oak really managed to turn holiday traditions on their heads.”
“…a fascinating mixture of genres. I’d recommend it to anyone who likes mysteries that are heavily influence by science fiction.”
“We get to travel in space, time, and the incredible, from the perspective of four different authors that brings a great degree of freshness to the book. Definitely fun to read while enjoying some hot cocoa around the fireplace.”
“⭐︎⭐︎⭐︎⭐︎…A good anthology with an interesting premise…a good holiday read.”
“[Joy to the Worlds will] entertain in an unexpected way, giving the reader a slightly askew look at the holiday season. What better way to be introduced to authors you haven’t tried before?”
“⭐︎⭐︎⭐︎⭐︎The twists and turns will leave you gasping for breath and looking forward to the next cliffhanger.”
“…Pour some egg nog, snuggle in beside the Christmas tree, and get lost somewhere in the wonderland that is ‘Joy to the Worlds’; just keep an eye out for any rogue Christmas decorations or suspicious crew members first.”
