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ana_bernardes's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
sarahthereadingaddict's review against another edition
5.0
Each of these stories is filled with Mystery, intrigued and tension.
I thought each of the short stories had a great presence within the book and there was not one that stood out more than another because they were all great.
I also love the reason for these authors all coming together to do this book. Our world is precious and it needs protecting in whatever way, big or small we can help.
Gems of Fae and Foolery
I love the sense of adventure in this story and the exciting trials and tribulations along the way.
The Lucky Tortoise
I really like the friendship between the boy and tortoise, it's so lovely and naive and they're hard not to love. Tortoise is protective and a very honourable friend to have.
Feather Green
I love the defiance of youth in this story, a family tradition that he does not want to go along with. Its an interesting book of fantasy with a hint of things that could really happen.
Apple and the Dead Forest
Firstly I loved this quote on the title page 'Every story begins in the heart of another story'
I enjoyed the friendship between Píngguǒ and Min. There questioning of reality and fantasy is really interesting as it can also be relatable in life. There are lots of things we as humans question daily.
This was a thought provoking story.
To Snare a Prince
I enjoyed the bit in this where.... Asks the table cloth for something... I would love magic like that to summon whatever I fancied to eat or drink. That's my kind of magic.
Blood of the Unicorn
Family duty that Calypso doesn't want to take on, I enjoyed discovering the answer the question I had from the beginning will she defy her family and if so, at what cost. I really enjoyed this book.
Dimension of Sasquatch
This is an interesting book. I find it really great how someone can come up with another dimension, another world. I love the mystery and fantasy of this story.
The Fern Flower
I really like the title of this story. I love the growing friendship between Savko and Miray. I also really like Mirays ability with animals.
Willow Daughter
This was beautifully written. I really enjoyed the idea of being able to gather what you want but with the compromise of being relieved of something special.
One fair eve
When selfishness becomes Selflessness. Viktor and Pip are great characters.
I thought each of the short stories had a great presence within the book and there was not one that stood out more than another because they were all great.
I also love the reason for these authors all coming together to do this book. Our world is precious and it needs protecting in whatever way, big or small we can help.
Gems of Fae and Foolery
I love the sense of adventure in this story and the exciting trials and tribulations along the way.
The Lucky Tortoise
I really like the friendship between the boy and tortoise, it's so lovely and naive and they're hard not to love. Tortoise is protective and a very honourable friend to have.
Feather Green
I love the defiance of youth in this story, a family tradition that he does not want to go along with. Its an interesting book of fantasy with a hint of things that could really happen.
Apple and the Dead Forest
Firstly I loved this quote on the title page 'Every story begins in the heart of another story'
I enjoyed the friendship between Píngguǒ and Min. There questioning of reality and fantasy is really interesting as it can also be relatable in life. There are lots of things we as humans question daily.
This was a thought provoking story.
To Snare a Prince
I enjoyed the bit in this where.... Asks the table cloth for something... I would love magic like that to summon whatever I fancied to eat or drink. That's my kind of magic.
Blood of the Unicorn
Family duty that Calypso doesn't want to take on, I enjoyed discovering the answer the question I had from the beginning will she defy her family and if so, at what cost. I really enjoyed this book.
Dimension of Sasquatch
This is an interesting book. I find it really great how someone can come up with another dimension, another world. I love the mystery and fantasy of this story.
The Fern Flower
I really like the title of this story. I love the growing friendship between Savko and Miray. I also really like Mirays ability with animals.
Willow Daughter
This was beautifully written. I really enjoyed the idea of being able to gather what you want but with the compromise of being relieved of something special.
One fair eve
When selfishness becomes Selflessness. Viktor and Pip are great characters.
alexandergrantwriter's review against another edition
5.0
~ Fun Anthology! ~
I’m not normally an anthology reader, but I try to get to them when I can if some of my friends or writers I like are included in them!
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I read and reviewed Enchanted Waters and really enjoyed it as well as the conservation donation angle so I knew I had to jump in and read Enchanted Forests too!!
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I’m really glad I did! I enjoyed all the stories, and love that this is supporting rainforest conservation!! They did a great job assembling the team of authors and the book was pretty cleanly edited which is always nice to see!!
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Great job!! I definitely recommend if you like anthologies and I can’t wait for the next one!!
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***Thank you so much to Astrid V.J. and the other authors for providing me with an early e-arc to read and review! All thoughts and opinions expressed are my own.***
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I’m not normally an anthology reader, but I try to get to them when I can if some of my friends or writers I like are included in them!
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I read and reviewed Enchanted Waters and really enjoyed it as well as the conservation donation angle so I knew I had to jump in and read Enchanted Forests too!!
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I’m really glad I did! I enjoyed all the stories, and love that this is supporting rainforest conservation!! They did a great job assembling the team of authors and the book was pretty cleanly edited which is always nice to see!!
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Great job!! I definitely recommend if you like anthologies and I can’t wait for the next one!!
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***Thank you so much to Astrid V.J. and the other authors for providing me with an early e-arc to read and review! All thoughts and opinions expressed are my own.***
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lolloreads00's review against another edition
4.0
I was so glad when I received an ARC to this one and can truly say, I really enjoyed it!! As someone who doesn’t read a lot of fantasy this truly has something for everyone one. The short story format really worked for me. It was a great reintroduction to the genre and I’m looking forward to reading more of these authors books. And fantasy in general.
All of the stories were really good but one of them really stuck out to me. The Lucky Tortoise by Ben long, a very thought provoking story. It’s about the concept of luck and why it sometimes seems to be lacking. Others that stood out to me were Willow Daughter by Astrid VJ and The fern flower by Elena Shelest.
It also going to support a good cause, all profits from this anthology will be donated to Rainforest Foundation who support indigenous and traditional peoples of the world’s rainforests. Which is amazing!
I would highly recommend this to any fantasy lover that’s looking for short stories but also fantasy newbies.
All of the stories were really good but one of them really stuck out to me. The Lucky Tortoise by Ben long, a very thought provoking story. It’s about the concept of luck and why it sometimes seems to be lacking. Others that stood out to me were Willow Daughter by Astrid VJ and The fern flower by Elena Shelest.
It also going to support a good cause, all profits from this anthology will be donated to Rainforest Foundation who support indigenous and traditional peoples of the world’s rainforests. Which is amazing!
I would highly recommend this to any fantasy lover that’s looking for short stories but also fantasy newbies.
mhmrose's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
*This is a review of one of the stories, One Fair Eve that I received an ARC for*
After being rejected from the music school of his dreams, Pip makes a deal that has dire consequences he didn't see coming. The best way to describe One Fair Eve is a classic folk tale remade in the contemporary with a moral lesson about the dangers of greed, pride and expecting greatness without any hard work. Pip was the perfect character for this tale and very relatable in his struggles and want to achieve his dreams even when all seems lose.
Overall, One Fair Eve was a brilliant tale that shows each deal has consequences one cannot escape and must learn to overcome.
Thank you, Lyndsey Hall and StoryOrigin for sending me an ARC in exchange for my honest review.
After being rejected from the music school of his dreams, Pip makes a deal that has dire consequences he didn't see coming. The best way to describe One Fair Eve is a classic folk tale remade in the contemporary with a moral lesson about the dangers of greed, pride and expecting greatness without any hard work. Pip was the perfect character for this tale and very relatable in his struggles and want to achieve his dreams even when all seems lose.
Overall, One Fair Eve was a brilliant tale that shows each deal has consequences one cannot escape and must learn to overcome.
Thank you, Lyndsey Hall and StoryOrigin for sending me an ARC in exchange for my honest review.
amenalf53's review
5.0
4.5/5 stars
I really enjoyed reading this anthology. All of the stories are well aligned to the theme of the grandeur and wonders of forests, and together they blend simply fun tales with cautionary ones about the environment. I did not like every story — and for the ones with more convoluted and less clear writing, I have to mention that I’m rounding up to 5 stars here — but I could see the role they all played. My personal favorites were Feather Green, The Fern Flower, and One Fair Eve.
{Honest review for an ARC}
I really enjoyed reading this anthology. All of the stories are well aligned to the theme of the grandeur and wonders of forests, and together they blend simply fun tales with cautionary ones about the environment. I did not like every story — and for the ones with more convoluted and less clear writing, I have to mention that I’m rounding up to 5 stars here — but I could see the role they all played. My personal favorites were Feather Green, The Fern Flower, and One Fair Eve.
{Honest review for an ARC}
anushka_adishka_diaries's review against another edition
4.0
“Every story begins inside the heart of another story.”
~Apple and The Dead Forest (Enchanted Forests), Xander Cross
~Apple and The Dead Forest (Enchanted Forests), Xander Cross
readitwithred's review against another edition
4.0
This is just such a wonderful collection of stories and for such an amazing cause!
What I love most about Anthologies with different authors is all the different styles and stories mixed in. Each short story can be read in one sitting, and though I did feel some were more aimed at children, you could still enjoy them at any age.
I can just imagine each author receiving the title as their starting point and would love to see how they all arrived at such different but interesting stories.
I really enjoyed reading each short story and would love to read more from these authors.
What I love most about Anthologies with different authors is all the different styles and stories mixed in. Each short story can be read in one sitting, and though I did feel some were more aimed at children, you could still enjoy them at any age.
I can just imagine each author receiving the title as their starting point and would love to see how they all arrived at such different but interesting stories.
I really enjoyed reading each short story and would love to read more from these authors.
tbrwarriors_87's review against another edition
4.0
This book is a collection of short fantasy stories written by talented authors. What's even more, is these authors wanted their book to stand for something bigger and so, since their stories were based around magical forests and mystical beings they choose the charity Rainforest Foundation to aid their organization with their wonderful work and awareness in Rainforest conservation.
These stories were honestly so precious, once I picked the book up it was hard to put it down. In the evenings I could not wait to get to reading. Each story was so original, tackling both light-hearted innocent issues to slightly bigger heavier topics. Some stories were dark and moody while others were light and adventurous. I can tell you that a book hasn't been this much of a page-turner in a while. I have discovered that I enjoy anthologies/collections of short stories (although I suppose depending on the genre) but there is something to be said for knowing something completely different is coming after the story you are currently reading. I highly recommend this book
I will say, there were one or two stories that really left me wanting more, the ending didn't resolve the conflict in total for me and therefore I was left feeling a little disappointed.
Below is a very short description of each story for you :)
Gems of Fae and Foolery - By Alice Ivinya
Two enslaved dwarfs ban together with an unthinkable ally in order to escape their current life.
The Lucky Tortoise - By Ben Lang
A kind Prince in a horrible world befriends and finds solace in a Tortoise in the kingdom.
Feather green - By Jennifer Kropf
A young girl with a strong magical connection to the forest loses everything as a result of the Royal family.
Apple and the dead forest - By Xander Cross
In a post-apocalyptic world, we follow three teenagers as they decide to investigate the myth of the dragon that might be able to help the world heal.
To snare a prince - By Sky Sommers
An almost retelling of Hansel and Gretel. Gretel takes over her grandmother's "apothecary" in her cabin in the woods until she returns. Only to have animals and dragons appear at her door.
Blood of the Unicorn - By N.D.T Casale
A sweet orphaned Princess who wants nothing more than to work with her plants for the rest of her existence is told she will be Queen soon. Innocently in anger she makes a wish that ends up coming true and changes everything.
Dimension of the Sasquatch - By Donna White
A futuristic story following a "dimension walker" as she sets out to retrieve a seed from a tree in one of the dimensions but runs into some narrowing trouble along the way.
The Fern Flower - By Elena Shelest
Orphaned and traumatized Miray promises her adoptive mother that she will join the annual festival this time. She collides with a mischievous gentleman and they end up on an adventure they never bargained on.
Willow Daughter - By Astrid V.J
An old soul tells a story of his youth. Strolling through the forest he came across the Willow's daughter and gets tricked into freeing her. This leads to a war he never wanted to be a part of.
One Fair eve - By Lyndsey Hall
A young man and wonderful Pianist gets rejected to his dream Conservatory. Eager to fix it and not work on the mines with his father he declares he is willing to do anything for a chance at another audition. His declaration is heard and he signs away his soul
I highly recommend this collection of beautiful stories.
These stories were honestly so precious, once I picked the book up it was hard to put it down. In the evenings I could not wait to get to reading. Each story was so original, tackling both light-hearted innocent issues to slightly bigger heavier topics. Some stories were dark and moody while others were light and adventurous. I can tell you that a book hasn't been this much of a page-turner in a while. I have discovered that I enjoy anthologies/collections of short stories (although I suppose depending on the genre) but there is something to be said for knowing something completely different is coming after the story you are currently reading. I highly recommend this book
I will say, there were one or two stories that really left me wanting more, the ending didn't resolve the conflict in total for me and therefore I was left feeling a little disappointed.
Below is a very short description of each story for you :)
Gems of Fae and Foolery - By Alice Ivinya
Two enslaved dwarfs ban together with an unthinkable ally in order to escape their current life.
The Lucky Tortoise - By Ben Lang
A kind Prince in a horrible world befriends and finds solace in a Tortoise in the kingdom.
Feather green - By Jennifer Kropf
A young girl with a strong magical connection to the forest loses everything as a result of the Royal family.
Apple and the dead forest - By Xander Cross
In a post-apocalyptic world, we follow three teenagers as they decide to investigate the myth of the dragon that might be able to help the world heal.
To snare a prince - By Sky Sommers
An almost retelling of Hansel and Gretel. Gretel takes over her grandmother's "apothecary" in her cabin in the woods until she returns. Only to have animals and dragons appear at her door.
Blood of the Unicorn - By N.D.T Casale
A sweet orphaned Princess who wants nothing more than to work with her plants for the rest of her existence is told she will be Queen soon. Innocently in anger she makes a wish that ends up coming true and changes everything.
Dimension of the Sasquatch - By Donna White
A futuristic story following a "dimension walker" as she sets out to retrieve a seed from a tree in one of the dimensions but runs into some narrowing trouble along the way.
The Fern Flower - By Elena Shelest
Orphaned and traumatized Miray promises her adoptive mother that she will join the annual festival this time. She collides with a mischievous gentleman and they end up on an adventure they never bargained on.
Willow Daughter - By Astrid V.J
An old soul tells a story of his youth. Strolling through the forest he came across the Willow's daughter and gets tricked into freeing her. This leads to a war he never wanted to be a part of.
One Fair eve - By Lyndsey Hall
A young man and wonderful Pianist gets rejected to his dream Conservatory. Eager to fix it and not work on the mines with his father he declares he is willing to do anything for a chance at another audition. His declaration is heard and he signs away his soul
I highly recommend this collection of beautiful stories.