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4.39 AVERAGE
4.39 AVERAGE
funny
lighthearted
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
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
tense
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
Sizzling push pull between two very different characters with hearts of gold. Twist on an old tale with a lovely cast of side characters. Couldn't put it down. Already an auto read author for me.
Perfect for romance fans of Stephanie Burgis, T Kingfisher's White Rat side quests, and India Holton.
Perfect for romance fans of Stephanie Burgis, T Kingfisher's White Rat side quests, and India Holton.
adventurous
emotional
funny
informative
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
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
Thank you to A.J. Lancaster, Victory Editing, and NetGalley for this ARC!
⭐️- Worldbuilding
Finally, I find a book that really respects faerie folklore and utilizes it in such a creative and compelling way! The descriptions, types of magic and the imagery of faerie land were absolutely beautiful, and very reminiscent of The Cruel Prince. I’m glad we got to see other aspects of faerie land as well from other inhabitants to various monarchies! In terms of the human land, I think the amount of information was just enough to distinguish such a contrast between the two worlds. The world followed the rules of faerie while still being unique enough and true to its own.
⭐️- Plot
The plot was refreshing. While a romance and a retelling of a classic faerie tale, it didn’t feel like it in a way that was detrimental. It supplemented the story but did not feel like the overall point. I’m not much for romance, but this story was satisfying in a way I didn’t anticipate. I found myself intrigued with what would happen next, especially with the climax of the book!
⭐️- Character Development
I found myself absolutely intrigued by the two protagonists, and wanted the absolute best for them. The arcs made perfect sense between the individuals and the way their stories and personalities intertwined made for good lore and banter through if the book. Their magic and how it worked in compliment and contrast had me ever curious how it would play out throughout the book. The side characters also made the story more palpable. It’s finally nice to see a female main character in a romance book who is able to have friends outside of the love interest and his friends/acquaintances. I was worried I wouldn’t be able to access easy relatability with a protagonist twice my age, but I found that she acted somewhat around my age. That being said, I realized this made more sense than I thought it would given how the curse took place and how Gisele’s people skills might have been developed based on who she was able to interact with and so on.
⭐️-Writing
I’m thrilled the story was in third person! Ever a fan, I raced through this book with excitement! The author’s voice was very thorough in characterization for Gisele, which I thought really served the story well in the way it was told. The descriptions and imagery excited the senses, especially in how faerie and it’s magic was explained!
⭐️- Personal Preference
I got a couple chapters in, before I knew I would need to actually buy this book. This book is a definite reread and one I will be recommending to the readers I know. It is exactly what I’ve been waiting for.
Thank you again, this was such a pleasure to read!
emotional
funny
hopeful
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:
Complicated
Princess Giselle has always known she would be taken to the Fae lands by a wicked fae as a result of a first born bargain her mother made, and so she waits. And waits. Until her 40th birthday passes and she decides to take the matter into her own hands and find her Malediction herself. Unfortunately he's not the evil fae sorcerer she'd thought him to be and he actually needs her help to find his name before they can truly resolve the bargain.
I really enjoyed the nod to Howl's Moving Castle in this one from Malediction's Howl-esque personality to the gorgeousnes of the sentient house Skymallow (seriously I wish my flat was sentient and cleaned itsself!). This is a much more mature retelling of Rumplestiltskin than others I've read and there are some spicy scenes so avoid if thats not your sort of thing with fairytale retellings - I found them to be well written and well deserved after so much yearning!
Its been a while since I read a fairytale retelling and this was a delightful visit back to the genre that bought me so much joy when I was at university 😊
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for my review copy.
I really enjoyed the nod to Howl's Moving Castle in this one from Malediction's Howl-esque personality to the gorgeousnes of the sentient house Skymallow (seriously I wish my flat was sentient and cleaned itsself!). This is a much more mature retelling of Rumplestiltskin than others I've read and there are some spicy scenes so avoid if thats not your sort of thing with fairytale retellings - I found them to be well written and well deserved after so much yearning!
Its been a while since I read a fairytale retelling and this was a delightful visit back to the genre that bought me so much joy when I was at university 😊
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for my review copy.
adventurous
emotional
funny
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
“He was just so entirely… not terrifying, and she’d lived her whole life in fear of him, which now seemed so absurd that there wasn’t anything else to do but laugh at that, too.”
Lovely and cozy, “How to Find a Nameless Fae” was exactly the breath of calm air that I needed. The funny and adorable banter of it was apparently exactly just the recipe to get me out of a horrendous reading slump of months, a thing entirely out of character for me and that was getting truly worrying.
But Gisele and Mal were so cute, I could just squish them together! They were really a matched pair, they end up fitting so well.
“How to Find a Nameless Fae” was exactly the low-stakes, older-protagonists, magical house, low-angst, mild-spice that I needed. It's a very “you know it's gonna end well, but the (magical, flying) ride is very enjoyable and fun to read” type of story. Super recommend for a well-spent afternoon.
>I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.<
Lovely and cozy, “How to Find a Nameless Fae” was exactly the breath of calm air that I needed. The funny and adorable banter of it was apparently exactly just the recipe to get me out of a horrendous reading slump of months, a thing entirely out of character for me and that was getting truly worrying.
But Gisele and Mal were so cute, I could just squish them together! They were really a matched pair, they end up fitting so well.
“How to Find a Nameless Fae” was exactly the low-stakes, older-protagonists, magical house, low-angst, mild-spice that I needed. It's a very “you know it's gonna end well, but the (magical, flying) ride is very enjoyable and fun to read” type of story. Super recommend for a well-spent afternoon.
>I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.<
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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
Using the well-known trope of 'Rumpelstiltskin' and give it a more mature and romantic vibe, this author has succeeded in creating a more character driven romance.
The fantastic banter, humour and sarcasm, makes this story a new favourite of mine.
There are a lot of details to discover as you read, and re-read this book, as this author is well known in putting many 'easter eggs' and other hidden details in her books, that re-reading them creates an entirely new experience. World building is done right here.
So, strap yourself in for this fantastic and humorous romp, as this author has spun gold again.
The fantastic banter, humour and sarcasm, makes this story a new favourite of mine.
There are a lot of details to discover as you read, and re-read this book, as this author is well known in putting many 'easter eggs' and other hidden details in her books, that re-reading them creates an entirely new experience. World building is done right here.
So, strap yourself in for this fantastic and humorous romp, as this author has spun gold again.
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Completely charming and immensely touching (also funny and v good spice)