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bashsbooks's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
What Once Was Mine is a very fun book. As an avid reader of fanfiction, I love the transformative possibilities that come with the question "what if x was different?" and I felt like this book answered that question for Tangled pretty well. And this whole series gives a pretty positive spin to this kind of fanfiction-adjacent transformative property, so that's cool. I don't know that I fully understand the inclusion of the frame story (although it was really sweet! It just felt kind of unnecessary as well). I also don't know why there was repeated Bathory slander (on one hand, I think it's weird as someone who assumes that most of the vampiric tales about her were lies, but on the other, it's very fanfic core). Will probably read a few other Twisted Tales.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Murder, Kidnapping, Emotional abuse, Child abuse, Violence, Blood, Cancer, Medical content, Confinement, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Classism
Minor: Pregnancy, Terminal illness, Death of parent, and Fatphobia
ashes_book_cave's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
inspiring
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse and Violence
Moderate: War and Death
noodle_ferret's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
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? N/A
5.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Cancer, Violence, and Animal death
notevahere's review
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Injury/Injury detail, and Blood
fiwwa's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
"Who cares what you should do? Life is short. People are cruel. Have fun while the sun shines and let everyone else sort themselves out."
This is so far my favorite Twisted Tale that I've read. Conceal, Don't Feel was more of a bedtime story than an actual twisted tale, and So This is Love has a sloow pace it makes me bored.
First of all, the tension between Rapunzel & Gina >> Rapunzel & Flynn. Gina is my favorite character she's not even the main but oh my God GIRL BOSSSSS I just love her adventurous and brave personality. And Flynn is more softer and sweeter here, it's not a bad thing obvi but I was kinda hoping that there'll be banter between him and Punzie. There's ONE THING I hope will come up as a plot twist that Eugene and Gina are actual siblings after Arianna brought that up.
So Gothel isn't exactly a real villain here. Sure, she's cruel, just... not really like that. She's a real bitch tho, body shamed my girl Punzie and how she killed her parents (which she DIDN'T, Gothel made that up). Then who's the villain, you wonder? The psycho herself, Countess Bathory. And I know Gothel betrayed Rapunzel but still she raised Rapunzel for almost two decades and Rapunzel shoo-ed her like it's nothing IT'S KINDA RUDE TO ME??
Lastly, I know that Rapunzel's hair has magic from Moondrop Flower but honestly I'm still confused what the magic really is?? Is it that complicated or it's my bad that I didn't take notes...
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Torture, Kidnapping, and Violence
Minor: Cancer
luxintenebris's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
a lot more detailed, darker but enjoyable, especially for those who enjoyed the film.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Kidnapping
Moderate: Violence
Minor: Murder and Blood
zoeebone's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Blood and Violence
travelthrupages's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Thank you #NetGalley for the ebook of this Twisted Tale!
This was my first Twisted Tale. The story of Rapunzel has always been a favorite, so I was excited to see a brand new take on this classic story. I was impressed with the twist and enjoyed the extra action that was included. Definitely brought a bit more to this princesses story than we already had. There were definitely times were I couldn't take my eyes off the pages. However, there were times were I really thought this was more of an adult book. Not because of the material in the book, but because of the words. It felt like some big words were just placing in here and they didn't seem to fit since this is a middle-grade read, not a YA or adult series.
Outside of that, I loved how Maximus made his debut. Flynn is still an all time favorite Disney male character. The growth in Rapunzel was great. I loved that there was a bit more modern changes to her character and she realized she had a voice. She also gave that voice over to Gina, who was a great addition to the story. Every woman needs an amazing female friend, which isn't always provided in the fairy tales.
One of the main things I loved was the addition of Brendan reading his version of the story to his sister while she was receiving chemo. The author's note dives a little more into why this was added, but I thought it was really beautiful and definitely added to the story!
I can't wait to read more of these Twisted Tales!
This was my first Twisted Tale. The story of Rapunzel has always been a favorite, so I was excited to see a brand new take on this classic story. I was impressed with the twist and enjoyed the extra action that was included. Definitely brought a bit more to this princesses story than we already had. There were definitely times were I couldn't take my eyes off the pages. However, there were times were I really thought this was more of an adult book. Not because of the material in the book, but because of the words. It felt like some big words were just placing in here and they didn't seem to fit since this is a middle-grade read, not a YA or adult series.
Outside of that, I loved how Maximus made his debut. Flynn is still an all time favorite Disney male character. The growth in Rapunzel was great. I loved that there was a bit more modern changes to her character and she realized she had a voice. She also gave that voice over to Gina, who was a great addition to the story. Every woman needs an amazing female friend, which isn't always provided in the fairy tales.
One of the main things I loved was the addition of Brendan reading his version of the story to his sister while she was receiving chemo. The author's note dives a little more into why this was added, but I thought it was really beautiful and definitely added to the story!
I can't wait to read more of these Twisted Tales!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Abandonment, Confinement, and Violence
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