Januaries is split into four sections that are named after the season. I've decided that the most useful thing I can do is rate each story individually. Whatever the rating of the different pieces are, I think they're all beautifully written.

Spring:
- The Wish Branch - A very strong start to the collection. I loved this world and was drawn in by the characters. It reminded me of Stardust and I'd happily have stayed in this world. Give me a full version. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
- The Audit - There was a really good concept here but I don't think it was as strong as it could have been. I liked the start of this one but it didn't go the way I had hoped. Not the worst but I wanted more. ⭐⭐⭐
- Sucker for Pain - I feel like this will be a big hit with a lot of people but it just went on a bit long for me. It's a good story but not the best. Although, I liked the ending. ⭐⭐⭐

Summer:
- The Animation Games - This was a fun one. It's an odd story and it gets a little repetitive. However, I really liked it and could see it being adapted into a fun short film. ⭐⭐⭐⭐
- The House - A short and lovely piece about marriage and living together. Personally, not my favourite but I can see it being loved by many readers. ⭐⭐⭐
- To Make a Man - It took me a while to get into this one but I loved it by the end. Definitely a slow burner but, once things become clear, it's a lot of fun. ⭐⭐⭐⭐
- Preexisting Condition - My least favourite story. I just couldn't get into this one and can barely remember what happened. ⭐⭐

Autumn:
- Monster Love - Haunting, dark and absolutely beautiful. It's a great portrayal of motherhood and post-natal depression. This was such an emotional and difficult one to read but it is one that I definitely won't forget in a hurry. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
- How to Dispel Friends and Curse People - This had Terry Pratchett vibes and I quickly engaged with it. This is such a cute story and the ending is perfect. I would have loved to see how this played out in a different format. I'm all for epistolary form but it would have been great to go further into this world. ⭐⭐⭐⭐
- Fates and Consequences - I wanted to like this one but it just didn't work for me. It lacked impact in a short format. I think it needed to be a full-length novel to allow the characters to develop and the story to build naturally.⭐⭐⭐
- Sous-Vide - Another one that I'm not entirely sure about. It has aspects that I really loved but others that I didn't. It wasn't the easiest to get into and a lot was going on. Again, I'm not sure this suited a short format. ⭐⭐⭐

Winter:
- Sensual Tales for Carnal Pleasures - This frustrated me. It was kind of like Labyrinth but, again, it was just a bit too long. For me, it either needed to be a full-length concept or it needed to be simplified. I don't feel like any of the reveals were that impactful. ⭐⭐⭐
- Chaos Theory - I ended up loving this one but it took a while. It's got some Orphan Black vibes and I think it was a super fun concept. This would be a great concept for a film or tv show. ⭐⭐⭐⭐
- A year in January - It's like the Odd Couple if it starred a depressed young woman and an alien. If you'd told me the concept of this one, I'd have expected to hate it. However, it ended up being a really fun and sweet analysis of the human experience. ⭐⭐⭐⭐