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This is a really easy read and I find it does have you reaching for the next one the duology as soon as you've finished.
However the second book in the duology is slightly more compelling.
I enjoy the romance of the two main characters although at times it feels rushed, this is not a book for slow burn lovers. It is easy to get past though as the plot is enticing and interesting to follow

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adventurous challenging emotional funny hopeful lighthearted sad 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

I loved this book, I don't even know how to describe how I feel.
I know it's a retelling, but I don't think I knew about it in the first place so ... Anyway, I didn't have much expectations while beigining but I was not disappointed in the least.
I think I went from every emotions possible with this book. But the last few chapters almost killed me with anticipation and I really didn't see this ending coming. I'm really excited to read book 2.
I spent my all read making theories about what could happen next or what could something, which is really exciting while reading and makes you not wan to put the book down.

Serilda was probably my fav character of the book, I love her so much, she's such a kind person and deserves so much better from the people in her town whom are such assholes to her for no reason. Also, she lost so much in this book, I seriously hope to see her getting the happy ending she deserves with Gild ;) she's very brave and doesn't hesitate to talk her mind or defend herself with her words which I admire so much. I found very interesting to realize that every stories she tells are not just stories but are in fact true.

Gild, I found him so cute and as well as Serilda, he has such a sad story. I hope to see more of him in the next book, cause I feel like we still don't know much about him. But he's so adorable.

Erlking, is such a great bad guy, cause we just hate him. There's not anything that makes us want for him to "win" or just feel bad for him (which is impossible in my opinion). Everything he did through Serilda's stories or during the present time is horrible and I hope he'll pay. If you hate him in the begining what he does to those children and him being responsible for Serilda's father's death (and probably her mother's too ? but I think we'll learn more of this in Book 2) just makes you hope for him to finally be taken by Velos (I truly hope and believe it's his end in book 2)

This first of the duology made my expectations for book 2 to be so high I hope I won't be disappointed.

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adventurous mysterious medium-paced

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

3.25

I’m not super familiar with the Rumplestiltskin fairy tale but this seemed like a fairly dark twist on the tale. I think it was a bit long and could’ve been edited down to keep it more condensed and punchy plot wise. I really enjoyed Serilda’s gift for storytelling throughout the book, but this did the whole - not a whole lot of action must be saving it all for book 2 thing

🌶️ 2.5/5 (closed door)

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dark mysterious tense slow-paced

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

3.75

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