3.78 AVERAGE

adventurous emotional inspiring lighthearted fast-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
adventurous dark funny mysterious fast-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: No

5⭐️

It was not Grim and Rosie's relationship that made me so hooked, even though they got me kicking my feet and giggling at how cute they are. It was Aunt Maeve and Rosie's relationship that fully got my attention, specifically because of that one tale where her aunt still loved her despite what she found out *trying to not spoil things for future readers hehe*. I was bawling by the end of that chapter because these two love each other so much and I think there is nothing more precious than that.

For Grim and Serena, MYGOD THESE TWO ARE ADORABLE!!! They had me verbally go "awwwww" when they do small small things together or for each other, like cooking food or brewing tea for the other. They are just so wholesome I'm actually envious
adventurous dark emotional lighthearted tense fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

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adventurous emotional mysterious medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: N/A
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

I really enjoyed the whimsy of this book. It was definitely a unique take on a fairytale retelling and it was refreshing in that aspect. The main characters were all very likable and you could understand their motivations in the story. I found the villain to be a little meh, and I wish we had gotten more of his backstory. I know there is going to be a sequel, and I am looking forward to new adventures in this world. 
adventurous hopeful lighthearted medium-paced
adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious sad tense fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
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DID NOT FINISH: 46%

I was having high expectations for that book, and they unfortunately didn't meet them :( The tales' solutions are way too easy and the relationship between Serena and Grim seemed better written at the beginning 
adventurous lighthearted relaxing fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: No
adventurous fast-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