“China Doll” by Ginger C. Mann – am I allowed to call a tale that includes tragic accidents and death charming? What about one with a kindly mysterious old man who fixes toys with magic, and helps a young girl to realize her own talents in that area? I think that’s ok, right? So a charming little story, drew me right in.   — Jennifer Fetting

Here’s an excellent review of the entire Shades and Shadows Anthology at LibraryThing.com.  Included:  The stories and authors she would read again.  China Doll made her “favorites” list.

Shades and Shadows, a Review