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madiganinwonderland's review
4.0
4.5
This was a great fairy tale retelling book. It was incredibly unique and interesting and I had a wonderful time figuring out which story belonged to what fairy tale and seeing how beautifully they connected.
I can't say enough how much I loved the original take on all of these stories. It was so refreshing and comforting even though most of these stories don't have fairy tale endings, or endings at all.
It's really hard to say which story was my favorite. They all had parts that I'm glad I got to experience.
The writing in this is actually nice to read. It's very different from any other author I've read and in the best way possible. The format itself of the book was also nice to read. It's huge print, and dialect isn't quoted, but just in the paragraphs. I thought it would annoy me at first, but honestly it somehow seems like that's the most acceptable way this story could have been told.
My only issue with this book was I felt like it dragged ever so slightly with some of the stories. Not all, but it can take a while to be able to catch on with the stories themselves. But that's just a minor issue that I think could have been solved if I actually read this over a shorter amount of time instead of it taking me literally two months to read.
Awesome book, did not expect it to be so. I totally recommend if you're into retellings and/or LGBTQ representation.
This was a great fairy tale retelling book. It was incredibly unique and interesting and I had a wonderful time figuring out which story belonged to what fairy tale and seeing how beautifully they connected.
I can't say enough how much I loved the original take on all of these stories. It was so refreshing and comforting even though most of these stories don't have fairy tale endings, or endings at all.
It's really hard to say which story was my favorite. They all had parts that I'm glad I got to experience.
The writing in this is actually nice to read. It's very different from any other author I've read and in the best way possible. The format itself of the book was also nice to read. It's huge print, and dialect isn't quoted, but just in the paragraphs. I thought it would annoy me at first, but honestly it somehow seems like that's the most acceptable way this story could have been told.
Spoiler
Something that was my favorite about these tales is probably the most cliche thing to be liking about them: the fact that a good number of these "princesses" we were following were lesbians. It wasn't all in your face or screaming FEMINIST POWER! It was just a thing. It was just who they were, almost as if it was an afterthought of their personality their author created, except seemed very crucial to the story at the same time.My only issue with this book was I felt like it dragged ever so slightly with some of the stories. Not all, but it can take a while to be able to catch on with the stories themselves. But that's just a minor issue that I think could have been solved if I actually read this over a shorter amount of time instead of it taking me literally two months to read.
Awesome book, did not expect it to be so. I totally recommend if you're into retellings and/or LGBTQ representation.
smallmac's review
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
ell_jay_em7's review
4.0
I really liked this, especially the second half. Though flawed (maybe just a bit outdated) it was often entrancing and I got very absorbed in and fascinated by her take on famous fairy tales.
athena_buttons's review
adventurous
dark
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.25
gabalodon's review
5.0
Beautiful, savory collection of short fairy tale retellings about witches and self-determination and finding your own power in the world.
lady_stardust27's review
reflective
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? It's complicated
4.75
misha_ali's review
dark
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
medium-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? Yes
4.25
An interesting and easy-to-read collection of reskinned fairy tales, each subsequent one an exploration of a side character in the previous one, all the way back to the original story about witches and love and choosing how you want to live. I appreciate that many of these are reworked versions of the classic fairy tales and some are queer. Enjoyable, and a very easy read.
sbcrra's review
adventurous
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? N/A
3.0
agarocks's review
3.0
The book is a series of re-written fairytales, all connected with each other one way or another. It's very charming, and romantic at times, and enough of a page-turner to make me read the entire thing in one sitting. It's a breath of fresh air for classic fairytales, givinng new agency to both heroines and the villians. Loved it!
kerrence30's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Great little set of short stories, all linked to eachother, dark and witty.