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shaekin's review
5.0
These are pretty good for how short they are, with interesting characters and interactions that somehow don't feel rushed. Really enjoying them more than expected.
justcatherine's review
5.0
This short read packed in SO MUCH emotion. I didn't expect *this* when I began reading and my heart was invested within so few paragraphs. Typically endings like this feel implausible and rushed, but somehow Marshall makes this seem not only plausible, but Right. Cleverly set and carefully revealed.
christelisreading's review
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
2.0
ivorypalaceprincess's review
4.0
This story *hearteyes*
I loved it this morning, in about 20 minutes or so, so it's not much of a time commitment, which is nice. It also makes good use of that time, packing a lot of story and emotion into such a short amount of space. It also plays with the original story in such clever ways!!
The best part though was the way the author managed to make the two main characters such a strong ship with so much against them (they don't know each other well and the main character is very apprehensive). But it works in such a satisfying way that I was honestly floored? At one point I thought I knew where the story was going and I actually said out loud "I don't I'm going to like this..." and then two pages later and I was almost crying like "Okay, I love this"
My one complaint is that maybe I would have liked a tad more screentime with the prince because he was a gem and I'd have liked to get to know him a little better. But it's also kind of a selfish desire, more than a real critique because the author did a good job developing him and making us love him in the few scenes he got.
Over all, I would highly recommend <3
I loved it this morning, in about 20 minutes or so, so it's not much of a time commitment, which is nice. It also makes good use of that time, packing a lot of story and emotion into such a short amount of space. It also plays with the original story in such clever ways!!
The best part though was the way the author managed to make the two main characters such a strong ship with so much against them (they don't know each other well and the main character is very apprehensive). But it works in such a satisfying way that I was honestly floored? At one point I thought I knew where the story was going and I actually said out loud "I don't I'm going to like this..." and then two pages later and I was almost crying like "Okay, I love this"
My one complaint is that maybe I would have liked a tad more screentime with the prince because he was a gem and I'd have liked to get to know him a little better. But it's also kind of a selfish desire, more than a real critique because the author did a good job developing him and making us love him in the few scenes he got.
Over all, I would highly recommend <3
ghostlydreamer's review
5.0
4.5, rounded up to 5. When I went into this, I wasn't expecting to get anything resembling what I got. And I'm so glad for what I DID get. The Princess and the Pea is not a fairytale I was very familiar with before, in part because I was rarely interested in it. Of course I was familiar with the basic tale, but I really loved what the author did with this one. There were certainly some darker themes present, such as abuse, familial pressure, and escape. But there was also this everpresent theme of choice. Of having the personal autonomy to make your own decisions in life and not let others dictate that for you. There was definitely some insta-love, which could only have been expected, not only for a fairytale retelling but for a retelling this short. And in some ways, that took away a little bit of my enjoyment because while it fell in perfectly with the freedom of having choice, that final choice felt a little too hasty and presumptious for my taste. But I can't fault the author or the story for that, because again, it makes perfect sense for what this is. Overall, this was a solid retelling that took a tale I was less interested in and made it something special. It touches on important topics and neither walks on eggshells nor becomes too triggering. The balance the author struck felt just right. If you're looking for a retelling that goes beyond the usual expectations and if you don't mind that it's a little darker, I'd suggest this one.
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