This collection really feels like it is being written as part of the VNA continuity proper, rather than the retroactive conclusion the previous collection is given. And it shows in the tone and themes:

Evening's Empire: 2.5 Stars
The commentary in the back chronicles the issues they had with getting this story completed. Whilst it is an interesting concept I feel it needed sharper writing and a much clearer art style to convey it properly.

The grief: 2 stars
Basically an Alien rip-off. The Doctor meets up with some soldiers trying to find ancient superweapons and encounter some creatures that look suspiciously like Xenomorphs. 1 extra star is for good character work between Ace and The Doctor

Ravens: 1.5 stars
Interesting for them to do a story set within one of the VNA books, however the end result is quite dull and most off it just looks like standard pages from a 90s image comic

Memorial: 3 stars
A lovely quiet little story after all the violent ones before, much better choice

Cat Litter: 2 stars
An experimental story with a bit of foreshadowing but lacks any any depth

Conflict of Interests: 3 stars
I liked the clever little twist, still very 90s

Living in the past: 3 stars
Ace riding a dinosaur, 'nuff said