Anna C. (eclecticlibrarian) reviewed on 1/20/2006 + 49 more book reviews

Helpful Score: 2

Turn the Other Chick is the fifth book in the Chicks in Chainmail series edited by Esther Friesner. The book is a collection of 22 short stories by fantasy authors (including one by the editor) that almost all involve at least three elements: a chick (er, woman), chainmail (or other body armor), and adventure with the chick wearing said chainmail. Most of the stories are told tongue-in-cheek, with some more entertaining and coherent than others. My favorites are as follows:

• The Girl's Guide to Defeating the Dark Lord by Cassandra Claire - Being kidnapped by a Dark Lord can have a happy ending.
• The Gypsy Queen by Catherine H. Shaffer - Transgendered barbarian swordspersons find true love.
• Over the Hill by Jim C. Hines - Grandma Guardswoman isn't ready to retire just yet.
• Defender of the Small by Jody Lynn Nye - Be kind to your small fury friends.

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