This is a series of excellent short stories by some absolute powerhouses of the young adult fiction world. I enjoyed pretty much all of these shorts, but I was especially pleased to see Mark Oshiro as Libra, which just feels right for some reason, and Roselle Lim, queen of romantic food writing (Vanessa Yu’s Magical Paris Tea Shop is just SO right for this time of year) coming in clutch with Taurus, which is exactly perfect. Four stars. Thanks to NetGalley, etc. Bookshop link here.

I love love love the fact that there are stories for each star sign in here!!! I was only going to read Pisces, but I got drawn in and read the whole book!

DNF - This seemed like an interesting premise, but ultimately it was just not my cup of tea. The cover was interesting, though, and it does fill a particular niche.

I received an advanced copy of All Signs Point to Yes through NetGalley so I could share my review with you!
You can get your copy of All Signs Point to Yes on May 31st from Inkyard Press!

Though I am not well-versed in the world of astrology, I was a huge fan of this anthology! Each story started with a quick description of the star sign’s traits that would be inspiring the coming up, so I was never lost while reading.

While I loved many of the stories in All Signs Point to Yes, there were four that stood out as my absolute favorites! This list includes Doublespeak, by Tehlor Kay Mejia inspired by the Gemini star sign, Fake Scorpio by Mark Oshiro inspired by the Libra star sign, Mucho, Mucho Amor by Alex Villasante inspired by the Capricorn star sign, and The Cure for Heartbreak by Emery Lee inspired by the Pisces star sign. These four stories stood out to me both as incredibly well-developed stories, especially given their short page counts. I also especially enjoyed these stories in particular as a queer reader, as they each gave me little snapshots of queer joy. I was pleasantly surprised by the amount of queer representation written into this anthology, seen both in the stories I mentioned and in others.

My Recommendation-
If you enjoy a short story anthology with a ton of variety in stories and writing styles, you should definitely grab a copy of All Signs Point to Yes! I would especially recommend this to folks with an interest in astrology and zodiac signs!

Started reading this anthology because the lovely Alexandra Villasante is in it and was delighted by so many of the stories.

As with any anthologies you will connect to certain stories more than others, but I find that to be the draw. Finding new voices to discover and explore is the best part of anthologies.

In middle school, my best friend and I discovered astrology and immediately became obsessed. We spent hours studying how our signs related to others – especially those of guys we had crushes on. When I saw this anthology featured zodiac signs, it made me want to revisit the past.

With such a variety of stories – magical realism, contemporary, supernatural, etc., – there are offerings for every reader. The beginning of each chapter gives a description of a zodiac sign (even the thirteenth sign, Ophiuchus is included), and it was fun to see how accurately they described me, my family, and friends (hubby said it nailed mine). I was overjoyed with the diversity of characters, cultures, and types of love (meet cutes, romantic, aromantic, and familial) featured and can’t say I’ve come across another anthology quite like this.

I’d like to give a shoutout to my favorites:

Taurus – The Taste of a Kiss by Roselle Lim – Loved the MC’s voice, and the food descriptions made me want to hunt down a food truck that sells Korean friend chicken. A sweet friends to lovers story.

Scorpio – The South Street Challenge by Eric Smith – I’m a fan of this author’s books, so I had high expectations for this story. I wasn’t disappointed. A bittersweet last night spent with friends before moving across country for college that comes with a welcome surprise.

Pisces – The Cure For Heartbreak by Emery Lee – A guy looking for a cure to heartbreak in a magic store discovers maybe it’s the person behind the counter and not a spell that’s the solution.

Virgo – Sometimes in September by Byron Graves – With a little bit of insta-love, these two characters in a rehab facility immediately connect. The ending is perfect and hopeful.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

I’m not a huge astrology fan. Pretty much every I know comes from random internet articles, but I’m a big fan of anthologies (author speed dating!), so I hopped in hoping for the best. Luckily, each of the thirteen stories has a list of characteristics for that sign before the story starts. Yes, there are thirteen stories, the twelve traditional zodiac signs plus one that my limited googling indicates is controversial.

Aries: “ruler and killer” – g. haron davis – ★★

F/NB. Not a strong start unfortunately. There’s a non-binary vampire queen who’s looking for a consort and they’re holding a championship to determine who’s best fit to rule beside them. Chi is a witch, which are technically forbidden since they tried to overthrow the vampire monarchy… Look, there is way too much that needed explaining for such a short story, and I never felt like the important thing – Chi’s magic – got enough explanation. There wasn’t enough focus on the relationship between Chi and Álava for me either. It’s all vibes no romance.

“The two very things I’d always wanted were connected and somehow, for the first time in my life, the food didn’t seem as important as the guy.
Was this what real love tasted like?”


Taurus: “The Taste of a Kiss” – Roselle Lim – ★★★★

M/F. Look, if you can get through this story without ordering some Korean fried chicken, you’re a better person than me! It’s childhood friends to lovers (one of my favorite tropes!), plus a side of figuring out what to do about Asian parent pressure. Super cute, still a bit light on the romance, but this one worked better for me.

Gemini – “Doublespeak” – Tehlor Kay Meija – ★★★★

F/F. This is a case of “twins” who are cousins born close together and are complete opposites… though they seem to share the same taste in girls. Ana’s pranks have gotten Jessi in trouble in the past, so she’s not completely thrilled that she’s coming to stay with her but resolves to make the best of it. And then Ana starts hitting on Jessi’s crush, and the next thing she knows, somehow Jessi is filling in for Ana on long phone conversations with Ana’s girlfriend. Fun, even if I spent most of the story wanting to smack Ana back to her own house.

“Tomorrow, she would be able to keep up the pretense of being a somewhat witch, and try again.”


Cancer – “L(Train)iminal” – Karuna Riazi – ★★★★★

M/F. I’m a cancer so I was inclined to be partial towards this one – and it’s about a library witch!!! Mia’s a homeless witch who has to gain power by riding the L train. Normally witches gain power from their homes, but without one, she has to make do with the scraps from riding on the train as long as possible, while somehow managing numerous part time jobs and trying to find a full-time one. There’s a tiny bit of romance, but mostly it’s about finding the space you fit in. Would 100% read a full length novel about this!

Leo – “Alternative Combustion” – Kiana Nguyen – ★★★

F/NB. Princess has a crush on Lala, a skate boarding enby hottie, but she’s too afraid to even talk to them. But a late night conversation about astrology may just lead to something more. I liked that Lala shouted out the Girl Scouts, and the amount of crushing Princess was doing over Lala was sublime, but not much else happened.

Virgo – “Sometimes in September” – Byron Graves – ★★★★

M/F. A surprisingly touching story about a boy who’s leaving a treatment program and meets a girl just starting the program. This one hit me hard in the feels.

Libra – “Fake Scorpio” – Mark Oshiro – ★★★★★

M/M. Efren, who makes his spare cash as the high school astrologer, discovers that he’s not exactly who he thought he was. Efren’s the type of OTT queer disaster that I love (err, or identify strongly with). Super cute and funny, and I’m definitely picking up the rest of this author’s work.

“Though the idea of not thinking about Kim almost feels ridiculous. She’s an ever-present thought, as much as part of me as Gritty is to Philadelphia, the feelings strange and wonderful. Again, like Gritty.”


Scorpio – “The South Street Challenge” – Eric Smith – ★★★★

M/F. This story is deeply sweet, plus it’s set in my beloved Philly. Miguel’s leaving for college and his parents are moving to California, so he’s spending his last days of summer with his best friends, doing all the cheesy (pun-intended) Philly tourist things with his best friends, including his crush. A little bittersweet, but ultimately hopeful.

“It’s a special thing for a girl to take up space. A more special thing for a queer Black girl to do so.”


Ophiuchus – “Formation” – Cam Montgomery – ★★★★★

M/F (with trans rep!!!). The world-building in this story is phenomenal! Five girls, including Luna, are preparing to make the trek up the mountain to serve as conduits for the Other and, well, New Orleans. There wasn’t quite enough to the romance for me, but I’d totally read a book length work about this. Another author added to my TBR!

Sagittarius – “Anchor Point” – Lily Anderson – ★★★★★

M/F. Nothing like going all in and doing a story about archers for Sagittarius! A story, told over four years and numerous archery competitions, of “Katniss” and “Robin Hood,” two extremely competitive high school archers. I loved this one: the banter, the competition, the ending! Seriously the best romance of the whole anthology!

“But I love you. And that never can change. It also is eterno, you understand?”


Capricorn – “Mucho, Mucho Amor” – Alex Villasante – ★★★★

F/F. An adorably sweet story about love and acceptance and the death of a TV astrologer. Definitely made me cry.

Aquarius – “I Come from the Water” – Adrianne White – ★★

I have absolutely no idea what happened in this story. There’s a river? There was a cool ghost, though, so bonus star for that.

“I think you’re really smart. And funny. And snarky, but like, in a funny and smart kind of way.”


Pisces – “The Cure for Heartbreak” – Emery Lee – ★★★★★

M/M. Luis, who works at his parents’ magic shop, reluctantly helps the school jock Al when he comes in asking for a cure for a broken heart. And then keeps coming back. Oblivious grouchy loners are my kryptonite! My second favorite romance, and a great ending to the book!

Overall, while there were definitely some stories that didn’t work for me, I’m going to give the anthology as a whole four stars because several of the stories were excellent! Plus, I’ve got several new authors to check out! If you’re looking for an anthology featuring many diverse queer voices, I’d definitely recommend this!

I received an advance review copy of this book from NetGalley. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.

I received an ARC from the publisher via NetGalley and am voluntarily posted a review. All opinions are my own.
This is a fun anthology with a cool concept, and I love how each author took on a different sign and did their own thing with it. There are some duds, and some that went over my head a bit, but the ones that shine made it worth it, like the food infused contribution from Roselle Lim got Taurus, Mark Oshiro’s about being on the cusp of Libra and Scorpio, or Lily Anderson’s narrative of an archer in high school sports, symbolic of Sagittarius. No matter your taste, there’s sure to be something for everyone.

Its so hard to review anthologies, and All Signs Point to Yes is no exception. I loved this concept and I was happy to discover so many new authors through this. I think the best way to discuss this is to tell you my star rating for each story.

ruler and killer by g. haron davis - 2.5/5

THE TASTE OF A KISS by Roselle Lim - 3/5

DOUBLESPEAK by Tehlor Kay Mejia - 3/5

L(TRAIN)IMINAL - 4/5

ALTERNATIVE COMBUSTION by Kiana Nguyen - 2/5

SOMETIMES IN SEPTEMBER by Byron Graves - 3.5/5

FAKE SCORPIO by Mark Oshiro - 5/5

THE SOUTH STREET CHALLENGE by Eric Smith - 3/5

FORMATION by Cam Montgomery - 3/5

ANCHOR POINT by Lily Anderson - 5/5

MUCHO, MUCHO AMOR by Alexandra Villasante - 4/5

I COME FROM THE WATER by Adrianne White - 3.5/5

THE CURE FOR HEARTBREAK by Emery Lee - 5/5

Overall, this was okay. There were some real highlights. Lily Anderson delivered, as usual, and Mark Oshiro and Emery Lee made me really excited to check out their novels. I'm also interested in more titles from authors I've never heard of, like Alexandra Villasante and Byron Graves. If you love astrology, definitely check this out.

All Signs Point to Yes is a short story collection inspired by astrology and love! There’s a story for every sign! And it’s very diverse with Black, Latine, Asian, and Indigenous representation. As well as lesbian, gay, pansexual, bisexual, non-binary, and trans rep!

I first requested this book because I felt like who better to review this book than me, a lover of books and astrology? I just had to read it! As soon as I started the book I loved the fact that all the stories were based on Venus signs, which is the planet of love, instead of sun signs. I did feel like most of the stories were accurate to their signs. And I love that there was a mix between fantasy and contemporary stories. I didn’t love this book like I thought I would, but I did enjoy it.

My favorite stories were the Libra, Pisces, Taurus, and Virgo stories. Sadly, out of this whole collection, those are the only stories I gave above 3 stars to. Some of the other stories were pretty confusing or boring to me. But those four stories I mentioned were the standouts. But, there is one thing that bothered me in the Virgo story that I must address. I was very happy to see Indigenous representation in this collection! However, there was so much appropriation of AAVE (African American Vernacular English), it made me very uncomfortable. I enjoyed this story, and individually I gave it 4 stars, but it would’ve been a 5 star read for me if not for the appropriation of AAVE. I hope the author can improve upon that in his next work.

I wish I had enjoyed this collection more being that I love astrology and it was written by all authors of color. It sounded like the perfect read for me, but several stories left a lot to be desired in my opinion. However, I would love if there was a part 2 with new love stories for each sign! I would definitely read that!

Thank you Inkyard Press and NetGalley for this arc! All opinions are my own.

TW: parental death, parental abandonment, addiction recovery, bullying

This was a fun anthology. The astrology aspect of the collection added a unique twist to the typical YA short story anthology.
As with other collections, some stories were more preferable than others, but that is to be expected.

What an amazing collection of stories!! When I was younger I was obsessed with astrology, and though I've grown away from it quite a bit, I still love to see it pop up in my life, so when I saw this book, I knew I had to read it! And I was not disappointed at all! Each story touches on their sign in very unique ways and I truly loved the different takes all the authors took. There were some contemporary stories, fantasy, sci-fi, and they were of course all love stories, straight and queer! I am, of course, partial to my sign of Scorpio, so I loved The South Street Challenge by Eric Smith, it was so touching and I was feeling all the feelings! A few more I truly loved were Taurus: The Taste of a Kiss by Roselle Lim, Virgo: Sometimes in September by Byron Graves, and Sagittarius: Anchor Point by Lily Anderson. But legit, they were all so amazing, definitely one to check out!

Short story anthologies have been increasingly popular and I am pumped to see more diverse collections hitting the shelves. Check out All Signs Point to Yes, A Love Story for Every Star Sign next week! This book will appeal to those who are looking for something heartwarming to read at the end of each day. Each chapter is a love story written to align with an astrological sign. Filled with lots of fabulous representation from authors to characters and genre each story will take you through a new window. A few highlights included finding love in Korean fried chicken, a library witch who finds her first job, and adoptee writer, Eric Smith, penning the chapter to my own Scorpio heart. A coincidence? I think not! Thank you to #netgalley for the digital ARC in exchange for a review!

Have you ever just heard a novel pitch and get that gut feeling it’s going to be good? When I first heard about ALL SIGNS POINT TO YES, I had that exact feeling, and I’m definitely not disappointed. Astrology is a fun hobby, if you are interested in the more metaphysical things in life. Most of us are familiar with our sun sign—or the constellation that the sun is positioned in during the time of our birth. But we also have moon signs, rising signs, and a whole 12 house system that creates an astrological portrait of your birth, also known as a birth chart—including a Venus sign. Ever wonder why you are drawn to a certain kind of person? Your Venus sign might give you a clue! Our Venus signs determine how we love (romantically or platonically), and show affection, or what we are passionate about in life.
ALL SIGNS POINT TO YES—edited by g. haron davis, Cam Montgomery, and Adrianne Russel—takes readers on thirteen star-crossed adventures through the different Venus signs and gives us a glimpse into the heart of the Zodiac. From a ruthless Aries (written by g. haron davis) who will do anything to win the heart of a royal, to a foodie Taurus (by Roselle Lim) who can’t help but swoon for a culinary genius. Gemini cousins (by Tehlor Kay Mejia) who fall for the same girl. A Pisces brujo (by Emery Lee) that helps a classmate get over his first love. The anthology even includes an uncommon sign—Ophiuchus, with a story (by Cam Montgomery) about a magical coven and a prophecy of fated love. Each story is as unique as the Venus sign they represent. The best part is finding your own Venus sign (you can do that, if you know your birth time/place and get a copy of your birth chart from cafeastrology.com) and reading the corresponding story and compare how it represents your own personal style of romance.

All Signs Point to Yes by G. Haron Davis, Cam Montgomery, and Adrianne White, 336 pages. SHORT STORIES. Inkyard Press. 2022. $20. LGBTQIA CENTERING ME
Language: R (113 swears, 18 “f” + Spanish swears); Mature Content: PG13; Violence: PG13
BUYING ADVISORY: HS - OPTIONAL
AUDIENCE APPEAL: AVERAGE
Thirteen authors share love stories – one for each star sign. Ranging from romantic love to familial love and from fantastical settings to realistic ones, there is a story for every believer of stars – and even for those who do not yet believe.
Overall, the stories were good. I have a couple favorites, but not all of them were engaging and two stories had me confused by the end. The authors are clear about the diversity of their non-White main characters. The mature content rating is for alcohol use, drug abuse, innuendo, and sexual harassment. The violence rating is for mention of guns and murder.
Reviewer: Carolina Herdegen

Ok, so if you know me, you know that I love anthologies and this one was no different. It gave me various love stories, from different backgrounds and varying genres based upon the astrological signs! It was a nice mix of fantasy and contemporary that was well balanced out. None of the stories felt heavy or overwhelming nor overpowered the others! If you are into different types of love stories and varying genres, you would likely enjoy it as well!

Thank you to #NetGalley, all the authors and editors, and the pubisher for eARC copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

"All Signs Point to Yes" is a YA anthology of love stories for each of the star signs. The characters are diverse and celebrate love! The stories are written by 13 different diverse authors.

I love anthologies and getting to read stories from different authors. This book definitely did not disappoint. I will not say too much as to not give anything away. I will certainly recommend it to others!

The premise of All Signs Point to Yes is fantastic; as an astrology lover, I was stoked to find out this anthology of love stories with a zodiac theme was being put out into the world, and with some great authors too. Much like anthologies tend to be in my experience, there were highs and lows among the stories, and rather than being a new all-time favourite like I had anticipated, All Signs Point to Yes was solidly middle of the road for me.

Without question, the representation and diversity within All Signs Point to Yes is a huge mark in its favour. Other reviewers have listed out the representation contained in its pages and it is a long, beautiful list. I think most people will be able to find a mirror in this collection, and that’s an awesome thing to be able to say.

For the most part, I felt like the romances were underdeveloped or insta-love; this may be in part due to format and part due to my sensitivity to insta-love romance. In addition, stories with a more speculative bent fell a little flat in the worldbuilding aspect for me. All around, I just wanted… more from most of these stories? I liked several, but I didn’t adore any of them, and many felt like the summary of a bigger narrative or otherwise fell short for me.

If you like romantic short fiction and want an incredibly diverse collection of stories, this may work better for you than it did for me. I’d still recommend it to folks who think a collection of astrologically themed love stories sounds up their alley, because I think my rating boils down to personal preference and taste for me rather than any objective flaw of the stories within All Signs Point to Yes.

Thank you to Inkyard Press and NetGalley for an advance review copy. All opinions are my own.

I recieved an arc of this book. I requested it because of the cover. I loved the body diversity on the cover, so I knew I had to read it. Then find out it was short stories anthology of YA love stories that were based on astrology I was all over it. These stories were so diverse and some of them moving some of then heartfelt. I really enjoyed making my way through the stories in this book. Ya short love stories with lots of heart and diversity? Sign me up!

Although I think the writing is good, it did not speak to me personally. It's definitely a young adult book and I see them really enjoying it. My daughter the astrology fan will love it.