58 points/100 (3 stars/5).

Anya and Charon chase a fire elemental, Nain Rouge, through a festival

This was actually the best addition in the entire series. Since stepping away from the series seven years prior to the writing of this short story, Bickle has really grown into an author. I actually enjoyed this one.

Mostly, the action of the story was just a boring chase scene throughout a festival (and I strongly suspect that the author doesn't have a clue what arson investigators actually do). However, Bickle used this to clear up some questions about the series as well as take the chance to change directions with it. Though I don't believe she is planning on resurrecting the series, she laid the groundwork to do so with this short story. If she would tighten up the threads in this series, I wouldn't be opposed to reading more. I just think the ship has sailed on this one.

Overall, I actually enjoyed this one. It was much better than the rest of the series. ( )