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sampauwels's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Made me fall in love with stories all over again. Made me both want to read and write a whole lot more. I was stuck in a year-long writing block when I felt my writing style wasn't what I wanted it to be anymore/hadn't grown up with me into my twenties in a way and this book singlehandedly pulled me out of that. I remember starting it as an audiobook but immediately after the first chapter ordering a physical copy because I just wanted to experience the prose...?? with my eyes ?? I guess.
harleyrae's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoyed this! While I found parts of this to book to be incredibly predictable, it was still very enjoyable overall. I’m excited to see what the rest of this series has to offer.
katasaurus's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death
Moderate: Death and Violence
Minor: Sexual harassment and Sexual content
andiemags53's review against another edition
3.0
i love fairy tales. Especially this one. I loved that Ani didn't get her crown the old fashioned way. And that she had to realize who she was first. I am really excited to get to start the next one.
schrammanda's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
monarchbooks's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
A bit too tense for my taste
morgob's review against another edition
5.0
This was one of those books that made me feel so happy and light at the end that I wanted to scream. Alas, I could not, because my boyfriend was asleep in the other room. Even though this book was meant primarily for people younger than me, it was still a really good, fulfilling story. It was like a mixture of The Alchemist and Once Upon a Marigold. I love both of those books dearly, so it only seems right that I love this book as well. My friend Maya told me to read this our freshman year of college, actually, and I'm only just getting around to it now. Although I wish I had read it when we were still together and talked often, I'm very glad I got to it eventually. I can definitely see why she likes it so much. The story and the characters were charming. It's set up like a typical fairytale, and you can definitely see the Grimmness, and it is a whirlwind the whole way through. Plus, it's got a happy ending! Overall, a very pleasing read.
nenolove's review against another edition
5.0
An amazing modern fairy tale entwined with a little bit of magic and of course love. The story was magnificently written and had an ending that made you want to read more. Can't wait to read the second book! ^^
mildlemons's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
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? Yes
5.0
edshara's review against another edition
4.0
This was an easy and pleasant read. The characters were easy to like and the conflict was tense without being brutal. I had some issues with Ani throughout, but in the end she was who I expected her to be. The romance felt like instalove but it wasn’t annoying.
If you are an animal lover, please note, you’re going to want to tread carefully. I felt like that part of the story was, a bit much, but I think it could have been worse. I’m looking forward to continuing the series.
If you are an animal lover, please note, you’re going to want to tread carefully. I felt like that part of the story was, a bit much, but I think it could have been worse. I’m looking forward to continuing the series.