A reviewer from Publishers Weekly felt that the authors created fast-paced stories with "full, vivid characters and descriptions" while keeping the stories short. Greg Johnson wrote in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution that some of the short stories seemed gimmicky, but that Sudden Fiction (Continued) was a rich, vibrant collection otherwise.
A reviewer from Publishers Weekly felt that the authors crafted engaging narratives featuring "rich, detailed characters and vivid descriptions" while keeping them concise. Greg Johnson wrote in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution that some of the short stories appeared contrived, but Sudden Fiction (Continued) was a rich, vibrant collection otherwise.