Still So Strange is a collection of short stories by Amanda Downum. The stories were all previously published in a variety of magazines and anthologies. They are all dark fantasy stories about creatures out of mythology or folklore trying to find their place in the world. Most of the characters face a bittersweet choice over the course of the story. These stories really hit my sweet spot for short stories. The author had no problem developing interesting and compelling characters in the short format. Most of them made me think of some of these creatures, such as zombies, mermaids, and dragons, in different ways. I would definitely recommend this collection for those that like fantasy. ( )