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bkudahl's review against another edition
1.0
A lot of questions left unanswered at the end and it felt very rushed..
mbenzz's review against another edition
2.0
Wow...this was QUITE the feministic man-hating mess. I was really excited to read this book as I read and LOVED 'Eventown,' but this was a huge disappointment. The dialogue felt very juvenile, and a lot of pages were just feelings and emotions being repeated over and over, like the book needed to be 'filled out.'
What I loved about 'Eventown' was the overall positive message of the story. Unfortunately, the only message I got from 'Ever Cursed' is that all men are bad (seriously...ALL men in this are bad with the exception of Abbott) and only want to rape women and take power and control of all things.
That aside, though, I was still on board with the story for the majority of it. This was a solid three stars for me until about 87% of the way through. The ending was so ridiculous and so "We Are Women, Hear Us ROAR" that I just couldn't take it.
In the end, I'm going with two stars because it wasn't so bad it was unreadable. I read the entire thing, and while there were parts that were juvenile and repetitive, it wasn't a terrible story, but the ending is not good. It also kind of negates the ENTIRE plot since not all the items were acquired and handed over freely. And the crowns...for all women? No. Just....no.
My suggestion? Skip this. Yes, the cover is beautiful, but that's about all it has going for it.
What I loved about 'Eventown' was the overall positive message of the story. Unfortunately, the only message I got from 'Ever Cursed' is that all men are bad (seriously...ALL men in this are bad with the exception of Abbott) and only want to rape women and take power and control of all things.
That aside, though, I was still on board with the story for the majority of it. This was a solid three stars for me until about 87% of the way through. The ending was so ridiculous and so "We Are Women, Hear Us ROAR" that I just couldn't take it.
In the end, I'm going with two stars because it wasn't so bad it was unreadable. I read the entire thing, and while there were parts that were juvenile and repetitive, it wasn't a terrible story, but the ending is not good. It also kind of negates the ENTIRE plot since not all the items were acquired and handed over freely. And the crowns...for all women? No. Just....no.
My suggestion? Skip this. Yes, the cover is beautiful, but that's about all it has going for it.
annettebooksofhopeanddreams's review against another edition
5.0
From the moment I saw this book I knew I wanted to have it. Everything about it screamed my name. The fairytale like elements, the princess, the witch, the curse and the beautiful cover that is really intriguing and fascinating. I tried to get an ARC from Netgalley, but didn't get that one. I had high hopes the book would be in a book box, but that wasn't the case either. So, I didn't have much of a choice, I had to buy the book myself.
And from the very first page I was sucked into the story. Firstly because of the writing style. It's hard to describe why it worked so well for me. Most likely because it's not too flowery and complicated, but it seems to be written with emotion. It's not just about the words. It's also about the meaning behind the words, why the characters use those words or think those words. And yet, it still breaths the fairytale vibe. It was like reading an old fairytale.
What surprised me the most however was the plot. I probably missed it, but I loved the feminist themes in this story. And what I loved most is that the themes only become clear when we're further in the story. It's growing. We get the time to take in the society and world and then when we start to feel at home we're confronted with all its issues and problems. And just like in real life, once my eyes were open I felt the need to get back to all those old scenes and read them with new eyes.
It are however the characters stealing the show and leading the way. Both of our girls have so much growing and learning to do and it's so lovely to watch them grow and learn and figure out this world. I think both girls are in a way very different, just like all girls are different, and yet it's so beautiful to watch them getting to know each other, understanding each other and realizing that together that are so much stronger than apart.
If you don't shy away from feminist themes and love a fairytale vibe, this is the perfect book to get!
And from the very first page I was sucked into the story. Firstly because of the writing style. It's hard to describe why it worked so well for me. Most likely because it's not too flowery and complicated, but it seems to be written with emotion. It's not just about the words. It's also about the meaning behind the words, why the characters use those words or think those words. And yet, it still breaths the fairytale vibe. It was like reading an old fairytale.
What surprised me the most however was the plot. I probably missed it, but I loved the feminist themes in this story. And what I loved most is that the themes only become clear when we're further in the story. It's growing. We get the time to take in the society and world and then when we start to feel at home we're confronted with all its issues and problems. And just like in real life, once my eyes were open I felt the need to get back to all those old scenes and read them with new eyes.
It are however the characters stealing the show and leading the way. Both of our girls have so much growing and learning to do and it's so lovely to watch them grow and learn and figure out this world. I think both girls are in a way very different, just like all girls are different, and yet it's so beautiful to watch them getting to know each other, understanding each other and realizing that together that are so much stronger than apart.
If you don't shy away from feminist themes and love a fairytale vibe, this is the perfect book to get!
izzys_internet_bookshelf's review against another edition
3.0
3.5/5
Finally getting around to finishing some books. I was excited for this book, the ending made it good but because of that the rest of the book was really flat to me. I was waiting for action to happen. I was so excited to finally finishing it and knowing how the story ended.
Finally getting around to finishing some books. I was excited for this book, the ending made it good but because of that the rest of the book was really flat to me. I was waiting for action to happen. I was so excited to finally finishing it and knowing how the story ended.
myriadreads's review against another edition
5.0
This feminist fairy tale hit me hard and made me think and process my own life experiences in a new way. It's about women taking control of the narrative and their lives to write their own story. The princesses of Ever fall under a curse on their 13th birthdays, and their mother is in a glass box on display. It seems that the people of the kingdom approves of them being weak, and needing care, but Jane is determined to break the curse and live her own life. The story is told from the perspective of Princess Jane and Reagan, the witch who cast the curse. In order to free herself and her sisters, Jane will have to team up with Reagan. In the process she finds the truth and her strength, to make life better for all the women of Ever. Trigger warning for sexual assault and eating disorders, but don't let that deter you. This is a fantastic read for teens and adults who are ready to explore the concepts of personal empowerment, self-blaming, and rising from the ashes.
holdenkillfield's review against another edition
1.0
Eh. This story was a slog to get through. Languid pacing, unnecessarily long exposition, and short inserts of the actual action of the plot that moved the story forward. The climax wasn't climactic at all, and the second ah-ha big reveal was weighed down with repetitive narrative over and over again. The topic of sexual assault is just thrown in as a weak plot device for a severe subject matter that wasn't utilized in a way that made any sense to the story and wasn't substantial enough. There isn't a resolution to the trauma and issues that the OTHER kingdoms inflicted on the people of Ever. The story ended, and I guess I'm supposed to assume that the healing process has begun for everyone. Still, it's a feeble ending once again, just doing the bare minimum giving a superficial conclusion for survivors and victims of sexual assault.
lsparrow's review against another edition
3.0
Even the "good" people and systems can sometimes be more concerned about retaining power than doing the right thing. A story about finding your own power.
kassidyreads's review against another edition
DNF - 16%
I'm always adding random books to my TBR because I like the cover. Often the cover is the only good thing about the book.
I'm always adding random books to my TBR because I like the cover. Often the cover is the only good thing about the book.
In this, the story is boring, doesn't really make sense and is overall very surface level.