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3.95 AVERAGE
3.95 AVERAGE
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
Loveable characters:
Yes
A retelling of the Goose Girl fairy tale. I was not really familiar with this story before reading this, but the magic and wonder seeps through. I've reread this many times, each time caught up in the emotions and lessons anew.
adventurous
dark
emotional
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
This was everything I was expecting it to be as a retelling of one of my favorite stories, the Goose Girl. Alyrra is unassuming and didn’t immediately pull me in, but I think that’s what I ended up loving about her character. She is strong in silence and also in finding her own voice without being the commonly written “badass” of typical YA novels. I was pleasantly surprised by the way this book pulled me in slowly and made me care for each of the characters in a way that was personal. There are definitely a few heart-wrenching moments held within these pages.
The Goose Girl by Shannon Hale was one of my favorite books growing up, so it was interesting to see a different twist on the fairytale. I loved the magic aspect of it, and I thought the retelling was very well done!
Stunning.
I wasn’t sure if I’d like this book. I tried to start it a few mos ago and put it down. The language is simple, simpler than I expected. But this story is so achingly beautiful. What a gift. Thank you to the author for writing this book.
I wasn’t sure if I’d like this book. I tried to start it a few mos ago and put it down. The language is simple, simpler than I expected. But this story is so achingly beautiful. What a gift. Thank you to the author for writing this book.
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Before reading this novel, I didn’t have a single clue about Goose Girl being an actual fable. And to be honest, I still don’t really care. But I did love this book.
It’s been a LONG time since I’ve read a good fairytale-esque story. It’s been even longer since I’ve read a Princess court novel that didn’t make me gag (looking at you, ACOWAR). This book does a great job of keeping the adventure and romance balanced. There are some cliches but as it’s a fairytale retelling, I didn’t mind that much.
It’s been a LONG time since I’ve read a good fairytale-esque story. It’s been even longer since I’ve read a Princess court novel that didn’t make me gag (looking at you, ACOWAR). This book does a great job of keeping the adventure and romance balanced. There are some cliches but as it’s a fairytale retelling, I didn’t mind that much.
Struggling to read physical books due to small children and not always having the books with me when I have the opportunity to read.
adventurous
challenging
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
dang. i was not expecting this book to be as good as it was. solid world building, fantastic characters. i kind if wish it were longer, as there was still quite a bit unresolved
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-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
Content Warnings
Moderate: Physical abuse
Minor: Rape, Murder