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thewoollygeek's review against another edition
5.0
I’m so sad, this is the last book in a series that completely stole my heart. This series and the book contains a beautifully written, told and constructed story, full of humor and great characters, strong heroines, but it’s the friendship that truly stands out, this band ragtag band of friends stole my heart and I don’t think I’ll ever be ready to leave them behind. Thoroughly and highly recommended
Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for a free copy for an honest opinion
Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for a free copy for an honest opinion
dave_holwill's review against another edition
5.0
A truly excellent ending to a truly brilliant series.
I loved this. I'm very wary or comparing anything to Terry Pratchett, but I could feel his influence at every turn from Nearby Village to the Citadel and all the way out to Ashtrie.
GHC has done a wonderful thing here, and now I have to go and read the Rooks...
I loved this. I'm very wary or comparing anything to Terry Pratchett, but I could feel his influence at every turn from Nearby Village to the Citadel and all the way out to Ashtrie.
GHC has done a wonderful thing here, and now I have to go and read the Rooks...
reaganmiller457's review against another edition
4.0
Thank you to NetGalley for providing me this advanced copy in return for an honest review
In order to get to this book, I had the pleasure of reading the entire trilogy, and I absolutely loved every installment. I binge-read the entire trilogy in less than a week because I could not get enough of Gabby Hutchinson Crouch's writing. Somehow she makes this retelling of fairytales so witty, profound, and funny. I loved how she was able to bring well-known characters into a fresh tale where they weren't necessarily tied down to their original narrative.
I loved the inclusion of romance in this book and how same-sex relationships were casual and inclusive. There was no exaggeration of them, but instead, the celebration of an entire community over two queens getting married to one another.
I liked this book a lot and would definitely recommend it to those that want a fun yet dark reading experience with fairytales.
CW: nakedness, brief fatphobia
In order to get to this book, I had the pleasure of reading the entire trilogy, and I absolutely loved every installment. I binge-read the entire trilogy in less than a week because I could not get enough of Gabby Hutchinson Crouch's writing. Somehow she makes this retelling of fairytales so witty, profound, and funny. I loved how she was able to bring well-known characters into a fresh tale where they weren't necessarily tied down to their original narrative.
I loved the inclusion of romance in this book and how same-sex relationships were casual and inclusive. There was no exaggeration of them, but instead, the celebration of an entire community over two queens getting married to one another.
I liked this book a lot and would definitely recommend it to those that want a fun yet dark reading experience with fairytales.
CW: nakedness, brief fatphobia
stephbookshine's review
5.0
*I received a free ARC of this book, with thanks to the author, NetGalley and Farrago. The decision to review and my opinions are my own.*
This is the third book in the Darkwood series, and hopefully not the last! I definitely recommend reading Darkwood and Such Big Teeth first, to really get the full picture of the characters and the wider storylines.
Gretel and Hansel Mudd return to join battle with the Huntsmen again, but this time they also have the dreaded Glass Witch to contend with. Luckily, they still have their faithful friends – Jack, Hex, Buttercup, Trevor, Snow, Gilde, Scarlett, Patience and Daisy – to help them with the increasingly dangerous challenges they face. Unfortunately, Morning Quarry is putting a plausibly pleasant face to one kind of evil, while another kind has chosen Hansel as its next victim.
Distracted by Jack smooching, Buttercup and Snow bickering, and her first ever menses, can Gretel hold it all together and logic them all out of this battle with her usual gadgets? It looks like they might need more magical help from a few more familiar – reimagined – faces!
This instalment is quite a bit darker than the first two: some of the Glass Witch’s punishments are quite nightmarish and there is far more random nakedness than you usually get in fairytales (not sexual nakedness… just not-having-on-of-clothes, as an occupational hazard of shapeshifting). Nothing to make it unsuitable for most middle-graders, but those of a sensitive (or prim) disposition may want to approach with caution!
As usual, there is plenty of humour and action; familiar fairytale folk and storylines twisted into something new and delightful, and more modern in feel, and some lovely messages about love, friendship and playing to your strengths.
The ending was very satisfying and provided plenty of closure, but honestly, I don’t care! I still want MORE from the Darkwoods and from Gabby Hutchinson-Crouch – there must be one or two more childhood legends lurking around for her to work her special magic on. Fingers crossed, eh?!
'Humans will always be petty and jealous and mean. They will always attempt to unseat the Glass Witch. When this latest lot try, they will regret it, as humans do. She will dance on them, in a dress woven from their screams, and shoes of broken glass. She will have a ball on their re-moulded bodies, and she will dance all night with this new, powerful witch boy. Her brand new Prince Charming.'
– Gabby Hutchinson-Crouch, Glass Coffin
Review by Steph Warren of Bookshine and Readbows blog
https://bookshineandreadbows.wordpress.com/2021/05/31/glass-coffin-gabby-hutchinson-crouch/
This is the third book in the Darkwood series, and hopefully not the last! I definitely recommend reading Darkwood and Such Big Teeth first, to really get the full picture of the characters and the wider storylines.
Gretel and Hansel Mudd return to join battle with the Huntsmen again, but this time they also have the dreaded Glass Witch to contend with. Luckily, they still have their faithful friends – Jack, Hex, Buttercup, Trevor, Snow, Gilde, Scarlett, Patience and Daisy – to help them with the increasingly dangerous challenges they face. Unfortunately, Morning Quarry is putting a plausibly pleasant face to one kind of evil, while another kind has chosen Hansel as its next victim.
Distracted by Jack smooching, Buttercup and Snow bickering, and her first ever menses, can Gretel hold it all together and logic them all out of this battle with her usual gadgets? It looks like they might need more magical help from a few more familiar – reimagined – faces!
This instalment is quite a bit darker than the first two: some of the Glass Witch’s punishments are quite nightmarish and there is far more random nakedness than you usually get in fairytales (not sexual nakedness… just not-having-on-of-clothes, as an occupational hazard of shapeshifting). Nothing to make it unsuitable for most middle-graders, but those of a sensitive (or prim) disposition may want to approach with caution!
As usual, there is plenty of humour and action; familiar fairytale folk and storylines twisted into something new and delightful, and more modern in feel, and some lovely messages about love, friendship and playing to your strengths.
The ending was very satisfying and provided plenty of closure, but honestly, I don’t care! I still want MORE from the Darkwoods and from Gabby Hutchinson-Crouch – there must be one or two more childhood legends lurking around for her to work her special magic on. Fingers crossed, eh?!
'Humans will always be petty and jealous and mean. They will always attempt to unseat the Glass Witch. When this latest lot try, they will regret it, as humans do. She will dance on them, in a dress woven from their screams, and shoes of broken glass. She will have a ball on their re-moulded bodies, and she will dance all night with this new, powerful witch boy. Her brand new Prince Charming.'
– Gabby Hutchinson-Crouch, Glass Coffin
Review by Steph Warren of Bookshine and Readbows blog
https://bookshineandreadbows.wordpress.com/2021/05/31/glass-coffin-gabby-hutchinson-crouch/
annarella's review
5.0
Unfortunately this is the last novel in this great series and I'm sad.
It is an excellent story, full of humor and well written.
I loved the great characters and loved the storytelling. It's a bit less funny than the previous books but an excellent story.
Highly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine
It is an excellent story, full of humor and well written.
I loved the great characters and loved the storytelling. It's a bit less funny than the previous books but an excellent story.
Highly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine
reaganmiller457's review
4.0
Thank you to NetGalley for providing me this advanced copy in return for an honest review
In order to get to this book, I had the pleasure of reading the entire trilogy, and I absolutely loved every installment. I binge-read the entire trilogy in less than a week because I could not get enough of Gabby Hutchinson Crouch's writing. Somehow she makes this retelling of fairytales so witty, profound, and funny. I loved how she was able to bring well-known characters into a fresh tale where they weren't necessarily tied down to their original narrative.
I loved the inclusion of romance in this book and how same-sex relationships were casual and inclusive. There was no exaggeration of them, but instead, the celebration of an entire community over two queens getting married to one another.
I liked this book a lot and would definitely recommend it to those that want a fun yet dark reading experience with fairytales.
CW: nakedness, brief fatphobia
In order to get to this book, I had the pleasure of reading the entire trilogy, and I absolutely loved every installment. I binge-read the entire trilogy in less than a week because I could not get enough of Gabby Hutchinson Crouch's writing. Somehow she makes this retelling of fairytales so witty, profound, and funny. I loved how she was able to bring well-known characters into a fresh tale where they weren't necessarily tied down to their original narrative.
I loved the inclusion of romance in this book and how same-sex relationships were casual and inclusive. There was no exaggeration of them, but instead, the celebration of an entire community over two queens getting married to one another.
I liked this book a lot and would definitely recommend it to those that want a fun yet dark reading experience with fairytales.
CW: nakedness, brief fatphobia
toblerowl's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
5.0
Fantastic final book, I love this trilogy so much. Real Pratchett vibes and that is intended as the highest compliment
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