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lisamchuk's review against another edition
5.0
A very cute graphic novel - proof a story doesn't have to be sad to be great!
readerette's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
A cute continuation of the first volume, but it didn't go anywhere.
applegnreads's review against another edition
3.0
interesting but i does make you wonder if there will ever be an end. we're not making a whole lot of progress in the main story line... still... waiting...
emilyyjjean's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
5.0
I loved this series so much. I did originally pick up the normal vol. 2, so I was very confused when the story just abruptly stopped. I then was able to request the definitive edition, and I'm glad I did because it kind of rounds out the series. Still left with some questions, and I wish there were more to read, because I really loved all the characters.
rmkg's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
I think I liked this volume better than the first volume. Lots of domestic sweetness. I do really wish we got more of Jain’s backstory!
unladylike's review against another edition
3.0
Plenty of cute and endearing moments in this volume, but, as I said in my review of the first volume, it failed to raise any serious dilemmas. The potential for telling modern versions of classic western faerie tales with more themes of gender, class, sexual, and racial inequality is huge in this series, but it never lives up to its potential. All of the problems are solved so obviously that it felt like the author was holding my hand the entire way along the path. This seems a stark and disappointing contrast to most faerie tales I've read.
theangrystackrat's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
johnnymacaroni's review against another edition
5.0
I loved this book. Reread the first one because I couldn't remember anything and I loved it just as much as the first time. Book 2 is just as splendid! Great illustrations...clear, detailed, very realistic. And the story or should I say stories are wonderful... mix of fantasy, folklore, and everyday human struggles and joys! I want to keep reading these forever!
stacksoftbr's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
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? It's complicated
5.0
Like a warm hug.
We catch up with the inhabitants of the Castle as they explore the castle, get a girl a wardrobe, make a cross and play ninepins.
Some backstory for a few of the characters is also shown.
Anything they do in this cozy fantasy is interesting
We catch up with the inhabitants of the Castle as they explore the castle, get a girl a wardrobe, make a cross and play ninepins.
Some backstory for a few of the characters is also shown.
Anything they do in this cozy fantasy is interesting