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a_reader_obsessed's review
1.0
1 Star
Whelp. My dream of a satisfying conclusion did not come true with the finale to this trilogy.
It seems I just don’t have the brain power to infer basically the entire story arc that is this series, especially when the story hopped all over the place, literally and figuratively, as Taylor and Corentin traverse across space and time to get the elusive apple to kill Taylor’s psychotic brother Atticus.
All the points go towards a really unique and gleefully twisted look at reincarnated fairy tale characters that live amongst us lowly humans. The setup was intriguing but sadly, there were just too many plot threads that were sorely left dangling or without proper explanation.
Many others have enjoyed this alternate universe and apparently understood what the author was trying to convey. I needed a translator, but that’s moot since I’m simply grateful I can finally put this series to bed. The End.
Whelp. My dream of a satisfying conclusion did not come true with the finale to this trilogy.
It seems I just don’t have the brain power to infer basically the entire story arc that is this series, especially when the story hopped all over the place, literally and figuratively, as Taylor and Corentin traverse across space and time to get the elusive apple to kill Taylor’s psychotic brother Atticus.
All the points go towards a really unique and gleefully twisted look at reincarnated fairy tale characters that live amongst us lowly humans. The setup was intriguing but sadly, there were just too many plot threads that were sorely left dangling or without proper explanation.
Many others have enjoyed this alternate universe and apparently understood what the author was trying to convey. I needed a translator, but that’s moot since I’m simply grateful I can finally put this series to bed. The End.
teresab78's review
5.0
****Reviewed for Prism Book Alliance®****
Urban Fairy Tale was a wonderful conclusion to the Screwed up Princess and the Skillful Huntsman Trilogy. The first five percent had me a little confused, but it quickly became apparent what was going on. From there it is a non-stop roller coaster ride of danger, treachery, humour, and love.
I liked that we didn’t have the relationship drama the last book had. Taylor and Corentin have reached an understanding and the quest ahead is for the breaking of Corentin’s curse and to stop Atticus once and for all.
Once again the world is vibrant and the story book characters imaginative. I did find some of Atticus’s misdeeds to be gorier than I expected. There is a lot of dark in this book. There were times I was on the edge of my seat.
However, I was in good hands and finished the story very happy. I can see future stories in this world and I look forward to them!
Urban Fairy Tale was a wonderful conclusion to the Screwed up Princess and the Skillful Huntsman Trilogy. The first five percent had me a little confused, but it quickly became apparent what was going on. From there it is a non-stop roller coaster ride of danger, treachery, humour, and love.
I liked that we didn’t have the relationship drama the last book had. Taylor and Corentin have reached an understanding and the quest ahead is for the breaking of Corentin’s curse and to stop Atticus once and for all.
Once again the world is vibrant and the story book characters imaginative. I did find some of Atticus’s misdeeds to be gorier than I expected. There is a lot of dark in this book. There were times I was on the edge of my seat.
However, I was in good hands and finished the story very happy. I can see future stories in this world and I look forward to them!
dreamerfreak's review
4.0
Song: "Every Night" by Imagine Dragons
Idi watching in befuddlement as Corentin scrapbooks....
Idi watching in befuddlement as Corentin scrapbooks....
suze_1624's review
3.0
Won from DSP on Joyfully Jay, and as it is book three with what looks like extensive fantasy world building I think I was always going to struggle to keep up. Full on fantasy where the real world is buried deep is not my forte - I am very literal, no imagination! - so am in awe of people who can create such stories.
I liked the humour, the references to writers (plot bunnies), Taylor and his Dad's big moment at the family home, and oddly I liked the goriness of what happened to people when Atticus destroyed their page in The Book - fairytales were originally more gruesome than sweet.
I did struggle with some of the more convoluted storylines - Taylor's dream state I wasn't sure if he was there or not when things were happening.
I did find all the characters quite a lot for me to keep track off though it will probably be ok if you've read the other books.
The story of two broken boys - Atticus and Taylor - did get to me, it took perhaps a third of the book for the story to hook me in to going with the flow instead of trying to decipher it all!! And I found myself siding with Atticus, wanting him to get his Happily Ever After.
So, I did like it. i enjoyed the road trip, the beginning and end confused my poor brain but it was magnificently put together! Fans of major fantasy stories will love, would recommend following the story from book 1.
I liked the humour, the references to writers (plot bunnies), Taylor and his Dad's big moment at the family home, and oddly I liked the goriness of what happened to people when Atticus destroyed their page in The Book - fairytales were originally more gruesome than sweet.
I did struggle with some of the more convoluted storylines - Taylor's dream state I wasn't sure if he was there or not when things were happening.
Spoiler
And at the start I got that it was a dream and I was expecting it to circle back round to that as truth at the end but was disppointed there - maybe that would have been too easy!I did find all the characters quite a lot for me to keep track off though it will probably be ok if you've read the other books.
The story of two broken boys - Atticus and Taylor - did get to me, it took perhaps a third of the book for the story to hook me in to going with the flow instead of trying to decipher it all!! And I found myself siding with Atticus, wanting him to get his Happily Ever After
Spoiler
and I don't think I'm certain about what happened with he and Idi at the endSo, I did like it. i enjoyed the road trip, the beginning and end confused my poor brain but it was magnificently put together! Fans of major fantasy stories will love, would recommend following the story from book 1.
ifihadatail7's review
5.0
4.5 stars.
A fantastic wrap up to the Fairy Tale trilogy, it's fast paced from the start, while the heroes fight to save the wayward Princess Atticus.
A fantastic wrap up to the Fairy Tale trilogy, it's fast paced from the start, while the heroes fight to save the wayward Princess Atticus.
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