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crystal_moon_arts5's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
sad
fast-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
5.0
ewc's review
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
sallyn's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
jakegreyxx's review
4.0
I am going to break this down into individual stories, but I do want to note that the illustrations in this book are incredibly beautiful. On top of that, each story has its own unique decorative border, which was a very cool addition.
If the Shoe Fits by Lili Wilkinson
This had me hooked right from the start.
Cinderella, but it’s a competition, and the main character isn’t supposed to be there. She stole a pair of shoes and snuck in, not because she wanted to marry the prince. Oh, no. She just wanted a holiday.
This was brilliant, I loved it. And the twist? I was yelling.
The Instant I Died by Gary Lonesborough
I’m not quite sure what this one was inspired by or about, but it made me cry. Pretty sure that’s the important thing when reading, right? Find the ones that make you cry, because that’s how you know they were good.
Luz Azul by Alexandra Villasante
Fun, adventurous, a little bit mysterious.
The Cherry Blossom Queen by Maggie Tokuda-Hall
I was warned the dog would die… and I think that might have made it worse (not a spoiler, it tells you at the start). Because I knew what was coming, and ended up crying pretty much every time the dog was mentioned. Aside from that, this story was quite sweet.
Let Down Your H.A.I.R. by Meagan Spooner and Amie Kaufman
I did get a little confused when the name of the location changed, and it took me a couple of pages to figure out it was shortened (Maybe because it changed so suddenly, after using the normal version to that point). It took me several more pages to understand the reference, but I laughed when I did. The ways the names were used in this were quite clever.
I was a little bit iffy about the A.I. thing. I’ve got mixed feelings about that, but it’s hard to know where they land given the way the story ended.
I’m also not sure the way “blind” was used in this story was appropriate.
Coming back to the ending, I was not expecting that. No real thoughts, just stunned.
Fairest of All by Will Kostakis
This was definitely not what I was expecting. Inspired by Snow White, but in the P.O.V. of the villain in the story. It was clever and made me wonder what was going to happen. It’s not often I read a story that makes me despise the main character.
Alda, Aysel & the Edisto River by Amber McBride
I was really excited to read this one because I saw it had an interesting/unique format, but I found the story confusing and hard to understand at times. I still enjoyed reading it though.
If the Shoe Fits by Lili Wilkinson
This had me hooked right from the start.
Cinderella, but it’s a competition, and the main character isn’t supposed to be there. She stole a pair of shoes and snuck in, not because she wanted to marry the prince. Oh, no. She just wanted a holiday.
This was brilliant, I loved it. And the twist? I was yelling.
The Instant I Died by Gary Lonesborough
I’m not quite sure what this one was inspired by or about, but it made me cry. Pretty sure that’s the important thing when reading, right? Find the ones that make you cry, because that’s how you know they were good.
Luz Azul by Alexandra Villasante
Fun, adventurous, a little bit mysterious.
The Cherry Blossom Queen by Maggie Tokuda-Hall
I was warned the dog would die… and I think that might have made it worse (not a spoiler, it tells you at the start). Because I knew what was coming, and ended up crying pretty much every time the dog was mentioned. Aside from that, this story was quite sweet.
Let Down Your H.A.I.R. by Meagan Spooner and Amie Kaufman
I did get a little confused when the name of the location changed, and it took me a couple of pages to figure out it was shortened (Maybe because it changed so suddenly, after using the normal version to that point). It took me several more pages to understand the reference, but I laughed when I did. The ways the names were used in this were quite clever.
I was a little bit iffy about the A.I. thing. I’ve got mixed feelings about that, but it’s hard to know where they land given the way the story ended.
I’m also not sure the way “blind” was used in this story was appropriate.
Coming back to the ending, I was not expecting that. No real thoughts, just stunned.
Fairest of All by Will Kostakis
This was definitely not what I was expecting. Inspired by Snow White, but in the P.O.V. of the villain in the story. It was clever and made me wonder what was going to happen. It’s not often I read a story that makes me despise the main character.
Alda, Aysel & the Edisto River by Amber McBride
I was really excited to read this one because I saw it had an interesting/unique format, but I found the story confusing and hard to understand at times. I still enjoyed reading it though.
Seeing Colour by Jes Layton
This was so sweet, so beautiful, am definitely crying.
The Wooden Boy by Abdi Nazemian
Gay Pinocchio!!!
Morsel by Helena Fox
Hansel and Gretel but wow, what a twist. I wasn’t expecting this at all, it caught me off-guard and it crawled into the parts of me that feel things (that is to say: it made me cry).
The Keyhole by Michael Earp
I knew where this was going and I loved every second of it. I only wish I could read more with these characters.
Moonfall by Alison Evans
This one was a bit confusing, and a bit odd, but quite interesting.
This was so sweet, so beautiful, am definitely crying.
The Wooden Boy by Abdi Nazemian
Gay Pinocchio!!!
Morsel by Helena Fox
Hansel and Gretel but wow, what a twist. I wasn’t expecting this at all, it caught me off-guard and it crawled into the parts of me that feel things (that is to say: it made me cry).
The Keyhole by Michael Earp
I knew where this was going and I loved every second of it. I only wish I could read more with these characters.
Moonfall by Alison Evans
This one was a bit confusing, and a bit odd, but quite interesting.
mothsonmars's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
fast-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? It's complicated
4.5
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