Reviews

Disney Cautionary Tales by Ridley Pearson

lillanaa's review

5.0

This book was received as an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This was so, so good. Billie and Tim are a couple of my fave new protagonists, and this is an easy read that you can pick up and put down easily with the different stories weaving through. I did initially think it would be a lot more tuned to being short stories, but this really turns into being a beautifully strung together novel. There's a ton of knowledge of both Disney and the original stories some of these were based on here, and Pearson does a fantastic job of working in everything. This is one I'd highly recommend, no matter the age, and it feels so weirdly warm and comforting while being a great adventure at the same time.

emilyyjjean's review against another edition

adventurous dark tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

Solid read—the story was interesting enough to keep me reading more. My issue with the story is I would've either rather seen a collection of stories or I would've liked the story to just focus on Billie and Tim. I don't really know why we read those short stories at the beginning, unless they somehow connected to the moral of Billie and Tim's story? (I just didn't really get that introspective). I'm not saying both parts were bad, I just don't really see how they connected is all. 

Loved the connection to different Disney stories though. Billie and Tim were great characters that I wouldn't mind reading more about.

Jan 26, 2024: I forgot to add that I ended up also checking out the ebook version because of the illustrations. I was not disappointed; they were beautifully drawn, and they bring life to the story. 

awalton03's review

adventurous dark mysterious tense fast-paced

4.25

km_loves_books's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

This is a unique take on the reader being “dropped in” to an existing/ well known story. However, this book is a combination of a few different stories strung together, so it jumps back and forth between different stories at once and that can be confusing for some readers.

jdalton's review

5.0

Thank you Disney and Netgalley for a review copy of this book.

This book is more than just takes but making the Disney stories and characters we know and love come to life! I loved feeling like I was another character along for the ride. It’s just spooky enough that it’s fun for adults but not so scary for the kiddos.

sanachalhoub's review

adventurous mysterious tense medium-paced

4.0

bossladdo's review

adventurous mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

2.5

stophie12's review

adventurous emotional lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

3.75

notteson's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious tense 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? Yes

3.0

This book was delightfully spooky, and I enjoy books that leave the reader with an ending that might not be classically "happy". I'll be recommending this to my middle grader readers that want something to get them in the mood for spooky season, but not something that's outright scary.

Thank you to NetGalley and Disney Publishing Worldwide for an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

disnelyse's review

adventurous dark hopeful medium-paced

3.5