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a_reader_obsessed's review
2.0
2.5 Stars
I would like to say that this sequel to [b:Americana Fairy Tale|22928119|Americana Fairy Tale (Fairy Tales of the Open Road, #1)|Lex Chase|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1408581473l/22928119._SX50_.jpg|42497513] delivered on all the goods, but unfortunately, it fell a bit short.
What this did accomplish though was continuing a fascinating unique world where reincarnated versions of various fairy tale characters we all know and love (or love to hate) exist, and each has a predestined fate to overcome or succumb to.
Corentin and Taylor have already saved humankind once, and they just want to live their lives anonymously with no Enchant interference. Thing is, when you’re a cursed Huntsman who loses his memory every 7 days and a princess who can’t harness the powerful dragon magic of Sleeping Beauty, one is going to inevitably have some issues when living a self imposed bubble of exile, because ignoring a problem never ever erases it.
And boy do these two have some problems. There’s Taylor’s “Snow White” brother Atticus, who’s crazy and missing. There’s the evil witch Idi, who’s bound to make a reincarnated appearance at any moment to wreak more havoc. Don’t forget Corentin’s memory issues and feelings of low self worth and Taylor’s inability to communicate or control his magic. Harsh awful truths are just chomping at the bit to be revealed and once set free, will test both to their limits where nothing will be the same again.
This has a lot of potential, and maybe the final book will be the end all be all, but beware a huge lack of explanation, a dark twisted exploration into legend and lore, and plenty of uncomfortable violence and off putting smexy.
I’ve come this far and I’m going to read the conclusion, but my high hopes and expectations might be just that - a fairy tale - and I’m worried they’re not going to come true.
I would like to say that this sequel to [b:Americana Fairy Tale|22928119|Americana Fairy Tale (Fairy Tales of the Open Road, #1)|Lex Chase|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1408581473l/22928119._SX50_.jpg|42497513] delivered on all the goods, but unfortunately, it fell a bit short.
What this did accomplish though was continuing a fascinating unique world where reincarnated versions of various fairy tale characters we all know and love (or love to hate) exist, and each has a predestined fate to overcome or succumb to.
Corentin and Taylor have already saved humankind once, and they just want to live their lives anonymously with no Enchant interference. Thing is, when you’re a cursed Huntsman who loses his memory every 7 days and a princess who can’t harness the powerful dragon magic of Sleeping Beauty, one is going to inevitably have some issues when living a self imposed bubble of exile, because ignoring a problem never ever erases it.
And boy do these two have some problems. There’s Taylor’s “Snow White” brother Atticus, who’s crazy and missing. There’s the evil witch Idi, who’s bound to make a reincarnated appearance at any moment to wreak more havoc. Don’t forget Corentin’s memory issues and feelings of low self worth and Taylor’s inability to communicate or control his magic. Harsh awful truths are just chomping at the bit to be revealed and once set free, will test both to their limits where nothing will be the same again.
This has a lot of potential, and maybe the final book will be the end all be all, but beware a huge lack of explanation, a dark twisted exploration into legend and lore, and plenty of uncomfortable violence and off putting smexy.
I’ve come this far and I’m going to read the conclusion, but my high hopes and expectations might be just that - a fairy tale - and I’m worried they’re not going to come true.
teresab78's review
5.0
****Reviewed for Prism Book Alliance®****
4.5 Stars - Bayou Fairy Tale finds us two years after the defeat of Idi and the incarceration of Atticus in a mental facility. On the surface, things seem to be going well, but we soon see that all is not a perfect as desired.
I loved the story and the setting, but must talk about what annoyed the heck out of me first, just to get it out of the way. Taylor and Corentin DO NOT TALK. They do not talk about what is going on with each other, they hide secrets and both feel they are not worthy of the other. There are some major self-esteem issues going on, as well as the SECRECY! This does not make for a pleasant home life for either of them. It is one of my biggest pet peeves when people decide they know best and act without consulting their partner, especially by hiding truths.
Now that that is out of the way… You’ll see I still rated the book 4.5 Stars out of 5. Why? Because the rest of the story is vivid, compelling, and unique. I loved Idea and the concept behind it. I loved how even bleak and desolate frozen New Orleans was depicted in such rich atmosphere. I could see the ice shrouded streets and the life that lay beneath.
I loved Ringo and Honeysuckle as the sidekicks. I also appreciated the other story book characters that were introduced. Even with Taylor and Corentin’s problems, I still adored both of them.
The book ends on very shaky ground. It isn’t really even a HFN, but there is hope and a burning desire to read book 3!
4.5 Stars - Bayou Fairy Tale finds us two years after the defeat of Idi and the incarceration of Atticus in a mental facility. On the surface, things seem to be going well, but we soon see that all is not a perfect as desired.
I loved the story and the setting, but must talk about what annoyed the heck out of me first, just to get it out of the way. Taylor and Corentin DO NOT TALK. They do not talk about what is going on with each other, they hide secrets and both feel they are not worthy of the other. There are some major self-esteem issues going on, as well as the SECRECY! This does not make for a pleasant home life for either of them. It is one of my biggest pet peeves when people decide they know best and act without consulting their partner, especially by hiding truths.
Now that that is out of the way… You’ll see I still rated the book 4.5 Stars out of 5. Why? Because the rest of the story is vivid, compelling, and unique. I loved Idea and the concept behind it. I loved how even bleak and desolate frozen New Orleans was depicted in such rich atmosphere. I could see the ice shrouded streets and the life that lay beneath.
I loved Ringo and Honeysuckle as the sidekicks. I also appreciated the other story book characters that were introduced. Even with Taylor and Corentin’s problems, I still adored both of them.
The book ends on very shaky ground. It isn’t really even a HFN, but there is hope and a burning desire to read book 3!
ifihadatail7's review
4.0
i had a tough time getting through the first 10o pages or so, but then it picked up and flew!!! major cliffhanger at the end...on to book 3!!!
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