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rafacolog's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Violence, Torture, Emotional abuse, Death, and Gore
betweentheshelves's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Such an interesting re-telling of Sleeping Beauty! Of course, I knew to expect the darker twists and turns because it is Neil Gaiman after all. I didn't really know where he was going to take it, but I was engrossed in every second of it. If you love fairy tale re-imaginings, you definitely have to check this one out.
I also appreciated the fact that it almost reads like a picture book, because of the illustrations and the tone. But, it's juxtaposed with the darker nature of the story (much like a lot of the original fairy tales from Brothers Grimm). I just really enjoyed this, and am glad I finally got to read it!
I also appreciated the fact that it almost reads like a picture book, because of the illustrations and the tone. But, it's juxtaposed with the darker nature of the story (much like a lot of the original fairy tales from Brothers Grimm). I just really enjoyed this, and am glad I finally got to read it!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence
Moderate: Death, Confinement, and Torture
Minor: Gore, Domestic abuse, and Emotional abuse
thereaderfriend's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Liked the idea of this more than the book itself. The writing didn't keep up to my means of expectation. It wasn't engaging enough bc it lacked the magical wording I expected. The artwork and plot twists seemed to carry the story, but it was fine. Had potential to be great. Also was disappointed with something that's a spoiler. Stop reading if you don't want to read the spoiler. how the author had the queen kiss awake the princess was underwhelming bc it seemed to bring lgbtqia+ representation into it but it ended up being a gotcha moment. This moment was a hint at a possible romance but it was instantly turned down. And then at the end, the queen walks away from the direction of her castle, hinting that she wants to move on and/or is reflecting on that moment, which hinted queerness but was dismissed. Disappointed but not surprised.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence
Moderate: Death, Confinement, and Torture
Minor: Blood, Domestic abuse, Grief, Violence, Emotional abuse, and Gore
whitto's review
adventurous
dark
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
This book was STUNNING! I absolutely loved it and I could not stop staring at the illustrations that were as much a part of the story as the words.
Content Warnings
Minor: Blood, Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Grief, Gore, Torture, and Violence
This is a dark fairy tale that is not for children. I would say age 15+ or for a 12 year old who can handle brief gore
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