There’s a difference between justice and payback and Paranormal Payback leans hard into that distinction from the very start.
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💜 I received this book as an Advanced Reader’s Copy (ARC) in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own.
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💜 The Premise
As Jim Butcher notes in the Introduction, justice may be about balance, but payback is about satisfaction. It’s a simple idea, but one that perfectly frames the kind of stories this anthology delivers.
Each story explores what happens when characters move beyond fairness and into something more personal, more emotional. Whether it’s revenge, reckoning, or something in between, there’s a clear line of characters taking matters into their own hands in ways that feel both satisfying and, at times, unsettling.
What I really appreciated was the variety in tone and approach. Some stories lean darker, fully embracing the idea of revenge without apology, while others blur the line between justice and payback in more nuanced ways. That balance keeps the anthology from feeling repetitive and makes each entry feel distinct.
As with most anthologies, there are standouts and others that didn’t resonate as strongly for me, but the central theme ties everything together in a way that feels cohesive. The introduction and foreword do a great job setting expectations, and the stories that follow deliver on that promise.
Overall, Paranormal Payback is a solid collection for readers who enjoy supernatural stories with an edge, especially those that aren’t afraid to explore the more satisfying, and sometimes messier, side of justice.
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💥 Favorite Authors Featured
Paranormal Payback includes stories from the following authors: Jim Butcher, Holly Black, Kim Harrison, Faith Hunter, Kevin Hearne, Delilah S. Dawson, Tanya Huff, and R.R. Virdi.
One of the highlights of this anthology for me was seeing some familiar names included. I always love going into a collection like this and recognizing authors I already enjoy and finding myself back in worlds with some of my favorite characters.
⭐️ Jim Butcher brings us a new Dresden Files story, featuring Goodman Grey.
⭐️ Kevin Hearne with a new Iron Druid story, featuring the coven of Poland Witches.
⭐️ Kim Harrison with a new Hollows story, featuring Al, Ciri, Nick and Newt.
⭐️ Faith Hunter with a new Jane Yellowrock story, featuring Shiloh.
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🔥 Rating & Spice Level
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⭐️ Star Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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✨ Final Thoughts
If you’re into character-driven revenge plots from some of our favorite urban fantasy and paranormal writers, then this anthology is for you.
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📚 Where to Read
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