The Best of Greg Egan by Greg Egan (2019)

Many of the stories in this collection are fantastic and others are mediocre. All of them are thought-provoking. None is bad.  I enjoy the metaphysics. 4/5 Stars.

Rainbow's End by Vernor Vinge (2007)

I seem to recall reading this story online in 2006.  Since Vinge's sudden death, I decided to explore some of his books that I had not yet read.  I was a little disappointed in this one.  It does not hold up well.  I think I enjoyed it more the first time I read it. 3/5 Stars.

The Hollow of Fear by Sherry Thomas (2019)

I enjoyed this third book in the series much more than the second one.  The action, mystery, passions, and power relationships are intense, immersive, gripping. 5/5 Stars.  I look forward to the fourth book.