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maddi_aaa's review
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
While I did not enjoy this, as it was largely distressing for me personally. The authors way of distinctly distinguishing each character was incredible. They each had a unique tone and personality, that I did in fact appreciate. With that being said I wasn’t fulfilled enough by the resolution to have endured the darkness and emotional topics. I may or may not read by this author again. Likely not.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Body horror, Gore, Fatphobia, Body shaming, and Gaslighting
Minor: Eating disorder, Abandonment, and Pregnancy
hahanimation's review against another edition
dark
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Pretty decent quick read, I liked it more than I expected given the concept. I think pushing it a little further would have made the book. Also Women ❤️🔥
I know it maybe would have been regressive but if they killed Will together as a group bonding activity I would probably have given it 5 stars haha
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Abandonment, Sexual violence, and Blood
Moderate: Torture, Self harm, and Physical abuse
maddy4prezident's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I picked up this book on an impulse, not knowing what it was really about other than a vague concept (grown up fairy tale women in group therapy), and I was so pleasantly surprised by the story. The way this story unfolds before the readers eyes is exceptionally compelling and so well done. I adored the commentary on how people view and treat women in this world, and I loved the way that this book incorporated the very literal plots from these fairy tales and applied it to otherwise very grounded characters. This book grapples with the fragility of being a woman while showcasing the power of sisterhood and solidarity. Overall, I really this book, and I would recommend it to any and everyone.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual harassment, Eating disorder, Self harm, Sexual violence, Pedophilia, Murder, and Misogyny
danibee's review
dark
emotional
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
The premise of this book is what would happen if the women from fairy tales (princesses and damsels in distress) were contemporary and went to group therapy together. I loved the story-telling within the books on the part of the characters, and I loved how darkly funny it was. However, I didn’t find the ending very satisfying and I wonder why one character had such a large part in all their stories?
Also - worth mentioning - the language used to describe a character with disability is outdated at best, appallingly rough at worst. I don’t know if this was a “character’s POV” description or what the author/editor/publisher thought was an appropriate way to describe that character’s body, but it’s *the* reason I don’t plan to recommend this book to others.
Also - worth mentioning - the language used to describe a character with disability is outdated at best, appallingly rough at worst. I don’t know if this was a “character’s POV” description or what the author/editor/publisher thought was an appropriate way to describe that character’s body, but it’s *the* reason I don’t plan to recommend this book to others.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Kidnapping, Murder, and Sexual violence
mercourier's review against another edition
dark
funny
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
This book has some cleverness to it but almost too clever. Some of the chapters dragged on a little too long and there was SO much trauma. Which is a good read of some these fairy tale women but some it seemed overwraught. The author definitely had a POV and it became heavyhanded. Overall I enjoyed the writing style and would read other books by this author.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual violence, Rape, and Body horror
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Child abuse, and Gaslighting
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