Lost Worlds & Mythological Kingdoms by John Joseph Adams

​Once upon a time, before the world was all mapped out and figured out, there were mysteries out there. Lands unknown and kingdoms undiscovered.
The best thing about fiction is its stubborn refusal to be curtained or in any way limited by reality. Fiction can take you as far as imagination can go. And this collection will take you places you never knew existed. Literally. Places freshly made up by a number of very talented authors specifically for this anthology.
Ranging from science fiction to fantasy to magic realism to horror and beyond, these stories imagine distant worlds on this or other planets, giving you, the reader, an opportunity to have the most exciting sort of armchair traveling experience.
Yes, it took me a moment to get into this collection, the first two stories didn’t quite do it, but afterwards, it was one winner after the next. Such cleverly crafted, well-written, exciting adventures.
I’m not even sure I have favorites, there were so many. Vaughn, Yu (both), Buckell, Finlay and more. Even Seanan McGuire who normally doesn’t work for me due to its overwhelming YA-ness was really good here.
Overall, a great read. Recommended for every intrepid armchair traveler and everyone who looks at maps wishing for more. Thanks Netgalley.