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sereia8's review against another edition
4.0
Jessica Day George was at a fantasy/science fiction conference at BYU and I met her there at a book signing yesterday. She is funny, clever, smart and sassy. She has had a passion for Norway her whole life and she said that this book is her very heart and soul. It's a re-telling of East of the Sun, West of the Moon.
eponineeurydice's review against another edition
5.0
Ah, I loved this! This is such a beautiful wintry fairytale, perfect to read on a cozy December day. It was so sweet and simple, yet so comforting and lovely. I felt like I was reading an old folktale, and I was living for it. This is such an underrated book, but if you like cozy Winter fantasies, the Eros and Psyche Greek myth, Beauty and the Beast, Nerwegian folklore or just a good retelling, I would highly recommend this. It would be a favorite, had there not just been a few tiny things I didn't love, but it truly was just such a nice, heartwarming read.
eileenmarie's review against another edition
5.0
Childhood fav that still holds up. It’s just so cozy and I love it.
tashaseegmiller's review against another edition
4.0
Delightful fairy tale that whisked me away to the lands of the north. Fun read and solidifying George's talent as a writer for me.
harleyrae's review against another edition
4.0
This book was certainly an enjoyable read. I have read a couple of Jessica Day George's other books and really love them, so when I finally got the chance to pick this book up I was very excited. That being said while I enjoyed this book, I did not love it as much as the books in her princess series. First off I wish I was a bit more familiar with the fairy-tale East of the sun and West of the moon, but i'm not so sadly that hindered my enjoyment a bit. I also thought not much really happened, if I was in The Lass's situation I'd be asking more questions personally. I did like the beauty and the beast aspects thrown in though, there weren't many but the ones I did notice I enjoyed.
One of my biggest issues though was that something felt like it was missing. The love was very insta-love , I feel like we missed out on really seeing it grow, especially since we spent very little time with the love interest.
All in all I enjoyed this book, but just wish there was a bit more to it.
One of my biggest issues though was that something felt like it was missing. The love was very insta-love , I feel like we missed out on really seeing it grow, especially since we spent very little time with the love interest.
All in all I enjoyed this book, but just wish there was a bit more to it.
brendalovesbooks's review against another edition
4.0
The whole time I was reading this, I couldn't remember what it was called. That really has nothing to do with my enjoyment of the story, though, so we'll move on from that. This was a well-written re-telling of the nordic fairy tale, East of the Sun, West of the Moon. It's a fairly quick read, and I thoroughly enjoyed it.
I found some parts of the plot to be a little unbelievable, and I always get a little annoyed with overly curious characters, even when they have every reason to be curious. I guess it's just one of those reading pet peeves of mine. I don't care too much for stories where the main character has no idea what's going on, and nobody will answer their questions.
That being said, the story was interesting enough to keep me reading, and I would recommend this one to fans of YA fantasy or fairy tale retellings.
I found some parts of the plot to be a little unbelievable, and I always get a little annoyed with overly curious characters, even when they have every reason to be curious. I guess it's just one of those reading pet peeves of mine. I don't care too much for stories where the main character has no idea what's going on, and nobody will answer their questions.
That being said, the story was interesting enough to keep me reading, and I would recommend this one to fans of YA fantasy or fairy tale retellings.
sienaro's review
5.0
I loved this book so much, I stayed up way too late reading it and failed an exam the next morning but it was so worth it. The lass, a girl who's mother hated her so much that she wouldn't name her, talks to a horse who gives her a name but keeps it a secret. And then she makes a deal with a bear. I know. It sounds weird. But its Beauty and the Beast with trolls and a late night man who sneaks into the lass' bedroom. The lass is a fantastic character and the only thing I hated about this book was I couldn't put it down.
misspippireads's review against another edition
5.0
I read Sun and Moon, Ice and Snow several years ago and wanted to re-read it after listening to West of Moon by Margi Preus. Preus' character Astri tells with story of East of the Sun, West of the Moon throughout the novel. Sun and Moon, Ice and Snow is a complete retelling of East of the Sun, West of the Moon. George does include a select bibliography at the back of the book which "inspired, influenced, and aided in the writing" of her book.
After a re-read, I still enjoyed the story and wanted to read it in one sitting. I didn't remember the whole tale, so a second read was very entertaining. George's big fairytale influences were East of the Sun, West of the Moon with a hint of Beauty and Beast. It also felt a little bit like The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe by C. S. Lewis.
I would recommend this retold fairytale to teens or adults. It's a solid read. It has mystery and myth with undying love and adventure. George shares Norwegian and Old Norse words throughout the story to give it great authenticity.
Reviewed from a library copy.
After a re-read, I still enjoyed the story and wanted to read it in one sitting. I didn't remember the whole tale, so a second read was very entertaining. George's big fairytale influences were East of the Sun, West of the Moon with a hint of Beauty and Beast. It also felt a little bit like The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe by C. S. Lewis.
I would recommend this retold fairytale to teens or adults. It's a solid read. It has mystery and myth with undying love and adventure. George shares Norwegian and Old Norse words throughout the story to give it great authenticity.
Reviewed from a library copy.
sallyavena's review against another edition
4.0
An interesting take on a old Norse fairy tale that kind of reminded me of Beauty and the Beast.