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3.59 AVERAGE
3.59 AVERAGE
A wonderful compilation of fairy tales in one story. I look forward to reading the next in the series.
When Sunday, the seventh daughter of a seventh daughter, kisses a frog and transforms him back into a prince, she sets off a series of fantastical events that uncovers deep family secrets and magical powers she never knew she possessed.
I really enjoyed this fairy tale mash-up that took a lot of twists and turns as the story unraveled. I was expecting a more traditional adaptation of the Princess and the Frog, but instead got a delightful story that was only loosely based on that tale. Lots of fun fairy tale references here. I did find the pacing to be a bit slow, I think due to the flowery language which did help set the fairy tale tone of the book.
A fun read perfect for graduates of the Sisters Grimm series and teens fond of fractured fairy tales.
I really enjoyed this fairy tale mash-up that took a lot of twists and turns as the story unraveled. I was expecting a more traditional adaptation of the Princess and the Frog, but instead got a delightful story that was only loosely based on that tale. Lots of fun fairy tale references here. I did find the pacing to be a bit slow, I think due to the flowery language which did help set the fairy tale tone of the book.
A fun read perfect for graduates of the Sisters Grimm series and teens fond of fractured fairy tales.
4 very yummy soft and frosted ginger cookies.
Cover Love:
Yes, very pretty and definitely has the feel of a fairy tale.
Why I Wanted to Read This:
I saw an ad for book 2, Hero, which made me curious about this one. I don't know how this escaped my notice!
Romance?: Of course!
My Thoughts:
I just adored this book. I check it out from my public library along with the audio CDs. I started listening to it on a trip, but switched to the print version because I could read faster than listen. The audio version is wonderful and got me very hooked in the story.
This is a darling fairy tale and so perfect. There are a ton of references to other fairy tales and a lot of whimsy and nonsense, but there is also a darkness to this world. Some true evil! The dual tones were fun and kept me more engaged in the story.
I loved Sunday and Rumbold. One thing I really liked was the way the author discussed the transition for Rumbold between frog to man. It was hard on his body! He didn't just wake up a man and start moving around being a man, it was work. It made him more of a real person rather than just a manly fairy tale prince.
I loved Sunday's family and would like to hear a few more of their stories. It liked how the author drops us into the middle of this family and their stories. Sunday is the youngest in the family so there are already siblings who have died and met their own fairy tale princes. I would love it if we went back someday and heard more about Tuesday and Monday's stories.
The romance between Sunday and Rumbold was very sweet. I loved that Sunday was so willing to love a frog. And how she could feel a connection with Rumbold before even finding out he was her frog!
There is a lot of evil in this world as well. Scary stuff! The idea of fairy godmothers in this world is interesting because it seems most people have one and they are not always good fairy godmothers but they are still there helping or hindering.
There was just nothing too magical or romantic or fun in the world. It was fun to visit and I look forward to Saturday's story in Hero!
To Sum Up: A great new fairy tale that will be big with the reader in my library. Can't wait to book talk this one!
Cover Love:
Yes, very pretty and definitely has the feel of a fairy tale.
Why I Wanted to Read This:
I saw an ad for book 2, Hero, which made me curious about this one. I don't know how this escaped my notice!
Romance?: Of course!
My Thoughts:
I just adored this book. I check it out from my public library along with the audio CDs. I started listening to it on a trip, but switched to the print version because I could read faster than listen. The audio version is wonderful and got me very hooked in the story.
This is a darling fairy tale and so perfect. There are a ton of references to other fairy tales and a lot of whimsy and nonsense, but there is also a darkness to this world. Some true evil! The dual tones were fun and kept me more engaged in the story.
I loved Sunday and Rumbold. One thing I really liked was the way the author discussed the transition for Rumbold between frog to man. It was hard on his body! He didn't just wake up a man and start moving around being a man, it was work. It made him more of a real person rather than just a manly fairy tale prince.
I loved Sunday's family and would like to hear a few more of their stories. It liked how the author drops us into the middle of this family and their stories. Sunday is the youngest in the family so there are already siblings who have died and met their own fairy tale princes. I would love it if we went back someday and heard more about Tuesday and Monday's stories.
The romance between Sunday and Rumbold was very sweet. I loved that Sunday was so willing to love a frog. And how she could feel a connection with Rumbold before even finding out he was her frog!
There is a lot of evil in this world as well. Scary stuff! The idea of fairy godmothers in this world is interesting because it seems most people have one and they are not always good fairy godmothers but they are still there helping or hindering.
There was just nothing too magical or romantic or fun in the world. It was fun to visit and I look forward to Saturday's story in Hero!
To Sum Up: A great new fairy tale that will be big with the reader in my library. Can't wait to book talk this one!
This was an easy read - a good in-between book for when you need something fun but not too serious.
I think the different fairytales being woven together into one story was pretty well done. It was fun and magical but I just couldn't get past all of the unanswered questions & stories (Rumbold's past, his father's past, his mother, Sunday's sisters, etc.) For the most part, I was confused half the time on the past stories that were told throughout the book. I don't understand how Tuesday died, how the brother died - there was a lot I couldn't understand. I wasn't sure how some of the past stories affected the present either... so yeah. I was a bit confused 90% of the time but I still wanted to see what happened in the end.
I saw that there are more books in this series but I'm not sure if I want to read them since the other sisters don't seem super interesting. Overall, this was a good book but if you do want to read it, be prepared to not know what's happening half the time...
I think the different fairytales being woven together into one story was pretty well done. It was fun and magical but I just couldn't get past all of the unanswered questions & stories (Rumbold's past, his father's past, his mother, Sunday's sisters, etc.) For the most part, I was confused half the time on the past stories that were told throughout the book. I don't understand how Tuesday died, how the brother died - there was a lot I couldn't understand. I wasn't sure how some of the past stories affected the present either... so yeah. I was a bit confused 90% of the time but I still wanted to see what happened in the end.
I saw that there are more books in this series but I'm not sure if I want to read them since the other sisters don't seem super interesting. Overall, this was a good book but if you do want to read it, be prepared to not know what's happening half the time...
At first I thought this book was almost too cute but then it took kind of a dark turn. I enjoyed the story and I'll read the rests of the series at some point but I'm not in a rush.
I LOVED this book. So much so that I couldn't put it down. So much so that I must immediately rush out and buy my own copy (read a library copy) so that I can read it again and again.
I love the interplay of elements from so many fairy stories and nursery rhymes, especially several that are less well-known. The chemistry between Sunday and Grumble is wonderful, and there is so much emotion and lightness and joy (and yes, sorrow too) in this book. It brought me to the brink of tears a time or two, but mostly it made me smile with a happy glow.
Love this book. Just... Love. *dreamy sigh* <3
Oh, and slight reality check - the circumstances for which Grumble was cursed are bizarre and disjointed and not satisfactorily explained. ButIdon'tcare. So there.
This was really interesting. I liked the different fairy tales finding their way to be mixed into the story. And the plot of the book was intriguing. I found myself not wanting to put this book down. I also like the quote on the front of the book about this book being the baby of Neil Gaiman and the Brothers Grimm.
3.5 I liked this book its a cute story, though at times I was confused. I don't know if I was me or the writing style, but I felt like things weren't always explained fully. I loved all the different characters and all of Sunday's family.
I like it because it's an incorporation of all the fairy tales. It just makes sense to my child-like alterego :)