If you saw my tweet when Josee, the Tiger and the Fish was released, you'll know that I was a little stunned to find this was an anthology. That would be because the mention of it being an anthology is a teeny little blurb on the inside cover that I guess I must have overlooked. I had some mixed emotions about this, as I was drawn in by the art and concept of the titular story and was very much looking forward to an unconventional romance unfolding across the pages. 

While Josee, the Tiger and the Fish is but one of the eight short stories contained within the volume, they each follow a central theme of working women and their experiences with love. Since these are short stories I can't really go into much detail or I'd end up sharing spoilers (a cardinal sin as far as I'm concerned) - but I can share a bit of my impressions! 

I felt the writing was very, very good throughout the book. Even stories whose premise I did not think would intrigue me managed to pique my interest. None of the eight stories were particularly alike despite the overall theme of the book, which was nice! Characters and their circumstances were unique, interesting, and I easily could have read a great deal more about each one. Well, except for one story that kinda grossed me out a bit (you'll know which one, trust me). My chief complaint (if I had to have one) is that the endings were so abrupt each time. It felt like the author was building an amazing story and then just stepped away from the computer for some minor distractions and never came back. It leaves you hanging a little bit... or maybe it allows you to decide for yourself what happened next? Don't get me wrong, though, I thoroughly enjoyed these short stories. I liked them so much I was disappointed there wasn't more! 

Over all, the length of the stories makes them a quick and easy read. If you're one of those "one more chapter" people like me, this would be a great read when you're short on time but can't stand leaving off at an awkward part. I don't suppose there's a point in assigning a team to a light novel since nobody in your vicinity would be likely to catch how SFW/NSFW your choice of literature is, but I will say this novel is a pretty safe pick. I would say elements of each story are sensual in nature, but not graphically sexual. Any amorous interaction is tastefully alluded to but spares heavy detail as this novel focuses much more on the emotional than the physical. 

If you're looking for an easy, casual read Josee, the Tiger and the Fish hits that mark. I don't think it will move you tremendously, nor will it leave a lasting impact once you're done reading it... but sometimes all you want is the pleasant distraction of a peek into another world. If that appeals to you, give it a try!