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The Girl Who Ruled Fairyland - For a Little While by Catherynne M. Valente
4 reviews
creolelitbelle's review
emotional
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
This book should definitely NOT be read before the actual first book in the series, [book:The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland in a Ship of Her Own Making|9591398], because a major spoiler would be found that would disrupt the ending of September's first story. The day after finishing that book, I felt instantly compelled to read its prequel. I only knew this would be about Mallow, and for a minute at the beginning I forgot the focus is Mallow and NOT Maud. The tale is brief but gives insight into how Mallow came to rule Fairyland. I enjoyed it, as I have been enchanted by this world already.
Moderate: Murder and Violence
cocacolor's review
adventurous
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0
My first encounter with the Fairyland series. Mallow is my favorite protagonist, unique among fairy-tale heroines in a way that September isn't, with her hinted-at past and lack of whimsy. A little darker in tone than the Fairyland books proper, and it glosses over the climactic action, but as well-paced and beautifully written as a full Fairyland novel. I recommend reading this before THE GIRL WHO CIRCUMNAVIGATED FAIRYLAND IN A SHIP OF HER OWN MAKING, so as to fully understand Mallow as a character before her introduction.
Graphic: Body horror
Moderate: Violence, Cannibalism, Blood, and Murder
Minor: War, Genocide, and Alcohol
breadwitchery's review
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Death, Blood, and Violence
jkmcne's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Moderate: Cannibalism, Death, and Violence
There is nothing I can say about the content warnings without spoiling this book as most of the more graphic parts happen within the climax. so spoilers...
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