Reviews

Once More upon a Time by Shiromi Arsenio, Roshani Chokshi

timinbc's review against another edition

4.0

Just because this has been done well before doesn't mean this one isn't also well done.

The opening setup was more interesting than most.

Perhaps the author went on a bot long—especially for a novella–about how they shied from love. Perhaps this was a long short story and someone wanted to stretch it.

Predictable throughout, but entertaining. FLuff, but GOOD fluff.

And, for readers who have actually experienced trust issues, this may be the one that stands out from the pack.

kamilleslibrary's review against another edition

2.0

Once more upon a time is the story of Ambrose and Imelda and their adventures after being kicked out of their kingdom a year after a witch took their love away. When I first heard about this book, I was intrigued with the fairytale aspect of it all and thought it would be a quick read, but unfortunately this book fell flat for me. This book didn't hooked me until the last 20 pages and I never wanted to pick it up. I liked the writing, but I didn't like any of the characters. I think I expected more development from them than what this book gave. This book reads like a quick fairytale, It's just wasn't for me.

Thank you Netgalley, for a copy of this book!

kelsiereads15's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

tinynavajo's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

sprainedbrain's review against another edition

funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

rehearsal_collection's review against another edition

adventurous funny hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

A quick happy read. 

itslorei's review against another edition

2.0

2⭐️

I don’t know what to say.

Honestly, I was so excited to read this book and thought that I was gonna like it, but I did not.

I did not like the writing. The pace and the characters which honestly didn’t have ANY presence at all.

I was bored throughout the book but pushed it through because I thought there would be a twist or whatsoever and I’ll enjoy it but still no.


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Thank you NetGally for letting me review this book in advance

amandatownsel's review against another edition

emotional hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

ari86's review against another edition

adventurous funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

poisonousdart1's review against another edition

adventurous fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25