I LOVE short stories. The weirder they are the better in my opinion. I thought this collection was good, not great. I was disappointed that we visited the same worlds as in her other books, however I did like the differentiation. Overall the way I read it was a story at a time and broke it up reading other things and I enjoyed it.

Thank you to netgalley and the publishers for providing a review copy in exchange for an honest review.

I always love Naomi Novik, and this collection was largely the same. Like many anthologies, there were stories I liked a lot (the one following the events of The Scholomance had me smitten) and ones I liked a lot less (I've never been a Pride and Predjuice person so Lizzy Bennet as a dragon rider just didn't do it for me).

If you too love Novik's works, you definitely need to pick this up. Be smart about your reading though, because there are some instances of spoilers for her other works, and even if they don't contain spoilers, many of the stories require and understanding of her novels to best understand the stories. S0 while I am confident many people will love this, I recommend picking it up after you've read some of Novik's other works.

This was a collection of stories that were all magical. Some were retellings and some were similar to her other stories but a little different. They were all entertaining. I would totally read them if they were full length stories.

On the whole, one of the better anthologies I've read. I love her writing in most cases, and ratings would be even higher on a few of the stories were it not for some sexual content additions.

Araminta - I did in fact DNF this due to the off-putting sexual content. A pity, because otherwise it was going alright.

After Hours - 4 stars. Scholomance short story, set after the trilogy, and it was lovely returning to this world, despite the horrors it holds. But now there's a bit more light to be seen, and his name is Orion Lake.

Vici - 2.5 stars. I read this one once and hated it. Read it again and tolerated it. Roman settings are historically not my thing, but the addition of the dragon made it bearable.

Buried Deep - 3.5 stars. Mythology based. I want more of this story and more of this world, thanks!!

Spinning Silver - 4 stars. Really enjoyed this one. It's been ages since I read the novel of the same name, but at this very moment, I like the short story more.

Commonplaces - 1 star. I don't actually like most Irene fanfiction, and this was no exception.

Seven - 3.5 stars. I really enjoyed the writing and the characters here, the plot lost me a little.

Blessings - 3 stars. Fairly standard christening party with perhaps more gifts than expected. Not especially noteworthy.

Lord Dunsany's Teapots - 2.5 stars. Didn't really follow along with the story all that well.

Seven Years From Home - 1.5 stars. Didn't care for this in the telling or the characters or the world or really anything.

Dragons and Decorum - 2.5 stars. I enjoyed it for what it was, not taking things too seriously but did she just imply that her Darcy and Lizzie had sex?? For shame, I can handle flying dragons and woman lieutenants but many of the customs seem to be the same and you absolutely lose me there.

Castle Coeurleiu - 2 stars. The latter half of the story lost me.

The Long Way Round - 3.5 stars. I liked the writing, the world overall, even the characters but I DO wish we had less romantic entanglements taking place. WHY are we always proposing open or polyamorous relationships or whatever? Could we please stop?

This collection of short stories offers a diverse range of settings, from ancient Rome to reimagined fairy tales, showcasing Naomi Novik's creativity. While some stories stood out with unique premises, others felt a bit rushed or disconnected. Fans of Novik’s previous works will likely appreciate the nods to familiar worlds, but as someone new to her writing, I found it harder to fully engage with all the stories. Still, the variety of genres and the sneak peek into her upcoming series are intriguing. A decent read, though not all stories resonated equally.

A solid and enchanting collection of short stories! Some I clicked with more than others, but the ones that hooked me really piqued my interest to read more of Novik’s full-length works - especially Spinning Silver and Temeraire!

Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for the arc!

Naomi Novik never disappoints!
Enthralling and engaging, Novik spins each narrative with care and mastery. Each story had something for a wide audience of readers, I would highly recommend this book to a readers group or library for purchase. While I wished each story were longer for my own pleasure, the short story format made the book more enjoyable and digestible for short sittings.

Thank you so much for the arc of this book to review! This was a grand collection of stories and I was thrilled from beginning to end with it. It was a wonderful read for someone who is a long time fan of Naomi Novik.

This was a great short story collection. It makes me want to read her whole back catalog. I loved the Elizabeth Bennet story the most!

Buried Deep is a collection of 13 short stories - some from existing Naomi Novik works like Temeraire, the Scholomance, and Spinning Silver and some new stories.

While several of the stories are from established works already, I do feel that you can read them without prior knowledge and find them enjoyable, particularly the Temeraire stories. The Scholomance story might leave one a little confused if you hadn’t read the series but would still be, overall, a good read.

There were definitely some standouts in this collection, and my favorites were:
* Araminta, or the Wreck of the Amphidrake
* Spinning Silver
* Seven
* Dragons & Decorum
* Castle Coeurlieu

Even in the standalone tales, Novik’s knack for world building is present, making them feel rich and developed in a short time. Her characters are well written and even when she is writing about a well known existing property she finds a way to make the characters feel like hers.

If you’re a fan of her works, I definitely recommend checking out this collection - not only do you get bonus content from the existing series but some of these other tales are truly a joy. I’d also say that this could be a really good intro into Naomi Novik’s work for the unfamiliar.

This is a great collection for Naomi Novik fans and those new to her novels. As with all short story collections there were some hits and misses. Spinning Silver is my favorite Novik novel, so the short story version that led to it was fun to read. I also enjoyed the Scholomance tidbit, I could back to that world over and over again. I am now more eager than ever to start my Temeraire journey and if that last story was in indicator we are in for something special with Novik's next novel!


I will definitely be using this collection to introduce some friends to Novik's writing so I can start pressing even more of her books into there hands.

This anthology of short stories is a must have for any fans of Naomi Novik's work. It it s a little bit of everything!For fans of Spinning Silver, she includes the original short story that eventually became the novel. For fans of Scholomance, she includes a new story set after the events of the trilogy that allows us to see life at school after those events For fans of greek mythology and Sherlock Holme's she gives us a spin on both, and for fan's of pride and prejudice, she gives us a retelling, but add dragons.

Short Stories are not usually my thing. I struggle to get invested and I just prefer longer form novels. However, I still enjoyed this collection a great deal. I only read one story a day, which helped a lot! It also is a great way to dab your toe into the lake that is Naomi Novik's writing. If you have not read her previous work, this collection will give you a great sense of her writing style, her humor, and an introduction to many of her worlds. The collection displays her versatility amidst her own distinct tone. It is a fabulous trip!

I’m not usually a huge fan of short story collections, but I adore Naomi Novik so I wanted to give this one a shot, and I’m so glad I did.

Getting another peek into worlds I already know and adore - like Temeraire and the Scholomance - as well as seeing our first look at Folly, which I am already intrigued by and can’t wait to get to read for real!

If you’re a fan of Naomi Novik’s work, I would highly recommend Buried Deep.

I do not think Naomi Noviks writing style is for me. This however does not mean this isn’t an amazing good., therefore I will be providing 3 star review.

I don’t read many anthologies. I think because it’s hard for my brain to flip to new characters and settings within the same book. I did enjoy Spinning Silver, Buried Deep, Seven, and After Hours.

It’s not that the other stories are bad! My mind seemed to wonder more while reading. I have read Uprooted by Novik and plan to read Spinning Silver as well as the Scholomance Trilogy.

If you've read a bunch of Naomi Novik's work, this is a familiar collection of stories and characters as well as a few new introductions. Many of these stories have been published previously in other anthologies, but a few are new.

Buried Deep and Other Stories by Naomi Novik was fun, but I didn’t love it. I like short stories and this had such a wide variety of subjects. I also really loved having another peek into the Scholomance universe. However, I have not read all of Novik’s other books so I did feel a little like I was missing some context for a couple other stories.

Some stories definitely shined more than others. I really enjoyed Buried Deep, but didn’t love Araminta, or, the Wreck of the Amphidrake. And I really appreciated the sneak peak of her next project in The Long Way Round.

I was also very impressed with Novik’s range of genres throughout the book. The stories are a bit dense so it took me a little time to get immersed into each world, but again, the world building, characters, and background of each world really do speak to Novik’s writing talent. Even with some of the stories shining more than others, I did overall have a good time reading this collection. I think there is a story in this book for everyone.

I am not normally a short story/anthology girl, but Naomi Novik is one of my favorite authors. And when I saw her new short story collection contained works set in the same world as some of my favorite stories of hers, I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to read this. Thank you to NetGalley and Del Rey for the e-ARC of this book.

I just love the way this woman writes. She can be funny, heart wrenching, critical, thoughtful and this anthology collection shows this off so incredibly well. She is a masterful storyteller and each of these short stories is a masterclass in how she is able to utterly suck you into the world she is creating.

There is something for everyone in this collection: from a Pride & Prejudice retelling with dragons, to retellings of famous stories (Buried Deep, a retelling of Ariadne and the Minotaur’s story; Blessings, a take on the Sleeping Beauty story), to science fiction, to brand new worlds.

I have to give dues to my three favorite stories in this collection: Seven, Buried Deep and Castle Coeurlieu. The first because this world felt so real and lived in for me, and it was incredible that Novik was able to do that in such a short time. Buried Deep because I am a SUCKER for Greek mythology, and Castle Coeurlieu which was juuust the right amount of creepy for me this early in the fall season. Commonplaces was my least favorite as I am not a Sherlock Holmes girl, but it was still very fun.

A collection of short stories that are either stand alone or expansions/pulled from existing books and all with a dash of fantasy.

Personally my favorite was Blessings about a young girl blessed maybe a little too much by drunk fairies to have strength, power, and wealth and also to be decidedly ugly. I would love a fully fleshed out book telling more of her story.

I was also partial to the story about students at the Scholomance as that series is a favorite of mine.

Overall if you've ever enjoyed Naomi Novik's books you'll sink right down into this, even those most stories will leave you wishing for more.

Naomi Novik's "Buried Deep and Other Stories"
A collection of her shorts from different publications (with a little taste of her next novel) set in some of the worlds of her other works. Uprooted, Scholomance, Temeraire, Spinning Silver and others. Was fantastic just dipping into some of these familiar places for a bit again.

Reasons to read:
-The first dragon rider of Rome
-Awkard roommate interactions in the murder school
-Free real estate on abandoned continents if you cross the ocean that had monsters that can swallow a ship
-Getting stuck with fae bs because you are good at your job
-And more

Cons:
-A person with a dragon is a value add not a detractor!