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a_ab's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Since I dislike the original fairytale in all its aspects, I went into this book with a lot of hesitation.
But I needn't have worried — once again, this author's retelling far exceeded even my most optimistic expectations. It's a loose retelling, which is a huge advantage in my book. And it shifts the focus of the story onto the strength, friendship, loyalty and found-family love which help withstand and overcome the seemingly hopeless circumstances dictated by the greedy power-hungry villains of the world.
The story is a little too dark to be eagerly rereadable, but it's short and I can see myself wanting to revisit it despite the darkness.
But I needn't have worried — once again, this author's retelling far exceeded even my most optimistic expectations. It's a loose retelling, which is a huge advantage in my book. And it shifts the focus of the story onto the strength, friendship, loyalty and found-family love which help withstand and overcome the seemingly hopeless circumstances dictated by the greedy power-hungry villains of the world.
The story is a little too dark to be eagerly rereadable, but it's short and I can see myself wanting to revisit it despite the darkness.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Child abuse, Chronic illness, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Grief, and Kidnapping
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