The best stories were the longer ones. Casper, Here Preached His Last, First Woman Hanged for Witchcraft in Wales, 1594 were wonderful. Many of the stories felt too short, or like they ended before the story reached its apex (Mt Adams at Mar Vista), or were so close but something, just something was off (Marcy Breaks Up With Herself, For a Good Time Call). This sounds so basic but it felt like the story was so close to hitting the mark, but was just the slightest off. 

The two stories set in international destinations (Disneyland of Mexico, Inishmore) gave me weird vibes. I'm still learning how to write in international settings so I can't really place what I felt into words. I guess the people and locations felt like meaningless/pretty/exotic props in two stories that were really just about yt women and their problems. Especially choosing Mexico and Ireland. I'm thinking about what happens when a western/yt writer writes their stories in locations that just prove to be pretty backdrops. Idk!

The title story was the best embodiment of Kirby's writing. Short but sweet, provides a punch. 

I was disappointed but the stories I did enjoy were excellent. I am excited to read more of Kirby's work. I would love to see what she can do with a longer short story, or a novel.