this is a very interesting collection of stories. ( )

I received this book through LibraryThing Early Reviewers. I enjoyed some of the stories in this book, but found some of the others to be tedious. Many (most) of them were told in the form of parables, which isn't really my thing, but others were enjoyable. I particularly liked the title story, "Coyote Ugly," about a Santa Fe artist. All in all, I liked more of them than I disliked, which is really a pretty good balance for a story collection. ( )

Lyrical and lovely. A unique voice (voices?). An immersive reading experience. I enjoyed how Nagle played with genre in these stories, and the richness of the language. A reader's writer. ( )

I received this book as an Early Reviewer -- and reviewed it really late! And I'm sorry I did.
This is an eclectic collection of short stories, ranging in time from the Medicis to the future, passing through a couple of different Indigenous mythologies -- and all very enjoyable. There's even some very cool recipes along the way, for those of us who love anything with chili in it. I don't think I can choose one favourite story, although Mother Ditch stands out for me. The slight twist to the vampire story was refreshing, as was the story I disrespectfully call "Hawai'ians in Space" in my own head.
I really enjoyed this book, and recommend it most especially to those who like a little variety on their reading. ( )

This collection of short stories is a delightful mishmash of genres. They aren't set in the same place or time and really show off Nagle's versatility. Characters and plots have stayed with me long after reading this collection. ( )