Take a photo of a barcode or cover
3.94 AVERAGE
3.94 AVERAGE
funny
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
I very much enjoyed this book! This is one of my favorites from this series. (so far) The faith content, the villian, the love interest, and the plot were all great. There are some sad moments, but the truth covered in this book about God's Love was top notch. Highly recommend!
Retelling of Rapunzel in Germany at the time of the Holy Roman Empire.
I'm giving this book the benefit of the doubt even though it's really a 3.5 star book.
-the book was very similar to tangled AT PARTS though it definitely differed.
-the book was set in the 1400s and I'm delightfully surprised that rapunzel knew how to throw a knife and an array of other things. and she desperately wanted to learn how to read. I admire that SO MUCH.
-the book referenced and quoted the Bible, which is something I don't see a lot, and it was pleasantly different. it also touched on the love and power of God, which I know about because I'm religious, so it was something I liked.
-however, the writing was not very descriptive. it felt like things moved very fast and happened quickly. (which I didn't hate, I just wanted some more details)
-rapunzel's character felt like two different people at times: one minute she was a badass who could throw knives and she was sassing Sir Gerek, but the next she was quavering and being docile towards her "mother"
-I do LOVE that she asked Gerek for a recommendation as a maid at the castle, to be independent of her mother and make money on her own
-I liked gerek for the most part. I admired his desire to marry a woman before having sex with her. I disliked his attitude towards rapunzel at first: "she's a peasant, I can't think like that. I can't fall for her!1!1!" fuck societal norms. anyways, it took him like 2/3 of the book to realize he loved her and was gonna ask her to marry him, but the whole book he felt this notion of protecting her. yes, he saved her on multiple occasions, as she acted as the atypical "damsel in distress" but I wish she would've saved herself in more of those situations than just one or two because I think that would have made Gerek less inclined to be borderline overprotective
-I am and always will be a fan of benevolent and beloved rulers because history usually remembers the the tyrants and the man-whores; so I enjoyed seeing the duke and the lady in charge of the kingdom because they were genuinely good people
-I also found out that this was a sixth book in a series of books, but I don't think they're all that connected, so I don't think I missed TOO much. I might eventually read the others, but probably not anytime soon
-the book was very similar to tangled AT PARTS though it definitely differed.
-the book was set in the 1400s and I'm delightfully surprised that rapunzel knew how to throw a knife and an array of other things. and she desperately wanted to learn how to read. I admire that SO MUCH.
-the book referenced and quoted the Bible, which is something I don't see a lot, and it was pleasantly different. it also touched on the love and power of God, which I know about because I'm religious, so it was something I liked.
-however, the writing was not very descriptive. it felt like things moved very fast and happened quickly. (which I didn't hate, I just wanted some more details)
-rapunzel's character felt like two different people at times: one minute she was a badass who could throw knives and she was sassing Sir Gerek, but the next she was quavering and being docile towards her "mother"
-I do LOVE that she asked Gerek for a recommendation as a maid at the castle, to be independent of her mother and make money on her own
-I liked gerek for the most part. I admired his desire to marry a woman before having sex with her. I disliked his attitude towards rapunzel at first: "she's a peasant, I can't think like that. I can't fall for her!1!1!" fuck societal norms. anyways, it took him like 2/3 of the book to realize he loved her and was gonna ask her to marry him, but the whole book he felt this notion of protecting her. yes, he saved her on multiple occasions, as she acted as the atypical "damsel in distress" but I wish she would've saved herself in more of those situations than just one or two because I think that would have made Gerek less inclined to be borderline overprotective
-I am and always will be a fan of benevolent and beloved rulers because history usually remembers the the tyrants and the man-whores; so I enjoyed seeing the duke and the lady in charge of the kingdom because they were genuinely good people
-I also found out that this was a sixth book in a series of books, but I don't think they're all that connected, so I don't think I missed TOO much. I might eventually read the others, but probably not anytime soon
What a book!! After reading the last pages of The Princess Spy, I couldn't wait long to start this book. From the moment I started reading it, I was engrossed in the storyline and couldn't put it down. I loved every moment of it and by the second half, there was no stopping me from finishing it! What an awesome rendition of the fairytale, Rapunzel!
My first ever Melanie Dickerson book! I understand the hype now - such a fun story with lovable characters and an exciting plot!
Some cringy and repetitive bits, but an enjoyable enough Rapunzel retelling.
2.5/5 rounded up
it was fine ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ could’ve used more rapunzel for me personally and i don’t really have an attachment to the characters but it was fine
it was fine ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ could’ve used more rapunzel for me personally and i don’t really have an attachment to the characters but it was fine
Rapunzel is all grown up Never trust anyone they will only hurt you. Never trust a man, they will only use you. These are the only things that Rapunzel has been brought up with. She is kept in the shadows and never to be seen. Her mother keeps her far from anyone and does not want her to marry. Yet everything changes once a brave knight saves her from robbers and changes her life.
Pro:
- I grew up with fairytales and Disney movies. Where the female character was always weak and waiting for a guy to come and rescue them, riding into the sunset. Yet Dickerson writes Rapunzel as a strong headed and vocal woman. She wants to be more than a married woman and mother. She wants to learn skills that are not tied to a domestic life. I mean I wanna learn how to throw a knife. you never know when you may need that. But most of all she wants to one thing. It is not to be beautiful nor to have a husband but to READ!! She wants to learn how to READ!! Yay to a strong character with knowledge on her mind. Books before diamonds!!
- In fairytales and YA novels i find that the romance is always front and center. Girl wants to be with boy and will do nothing to get him. Or as Frozen pointed out " you can not marry someone you have known for 1 day!'. I have to tip my hat to Dickerson on how she wrote Gerek and Rapunzel's relationship. I liked how they didnt just simply fall in love at first sight. They got to know each other over time through...... READING. They got to know all their good and bad qualities. Who could have thought two people could get to know each other before they are in a relationship.
- A way to a girls heart is through..... her mind! Well at least mine... give me a great novel and tea and Im a happy girl (and maybe a churro). What does Gerek do? Teach Rapunzel how to read and than lend her books to read. He loves to hear her read to him. Plus he's a gentleman and to top it off a knight. He has his own demons to deal with which makes him more complex and real.
Cons:
- There is a lot of build up which makes you want to keep reading and speeds up the pace. But when there is suppose to be a huge climax the speed just hults. Epic battle turns into a quick surrender or an epic fight between good and evil and its merely a hand slap contest. I would have liked if these battle would have had more dramatics or depth.
- In a few spots the pace slows and a few events could have been taken out. I think Dickerson was trying to capture a little much into one book.
Quotes:
- The truth is kinder than a lie
- Dangerous men are the ones who take care not to look dangerous
- What does character have to do with being handsome
- How did a person ever know another person well enough to trust them, to absolutely trust that the person wouldn't hurt them
- A man can love you, but only imperfectly
* A copy was provided by Netgalley and the publisher for an honest review
Pro:
- I grew up with fairytales and Disney movies. Where the female character was always weak and waiting for a guy to come and rescue them, riding into the sunset. Yet Dickerson writes Rapunzel as a strong headed and vocal woman. She wants to be more than a married woman and mother. She wants to learn skills that are not tied to a domestic life. I mean I wanna learn how to throw a knife. you never know when you may need that. But most of all she wants to one thing. It is not to be beautiful nor to have a husband but to READ!! She wants to learn how to READ!! Yay to a strong character with knowledge on her mind. Books before diamonds!!
- In fairytales and YA novels i find that the romance is always front and center. Girl wants to be with boy and will do nothing to get him. Or as Frozen pointed out " you can not marry someone you have known for 1 day!'. I have to tip my hat to Dickerson on how she wrote Gerek and Rapunzel's relationship. I liked how they didnt just simply fall in love at first sight. They got to know each other over time through...... READING. They got to know all their good and bad qualities. Who could have thought two people could get to know each other before they are in a relationship.
- A way to a girls heart is through..... her mind! Well at least mine... give me a great novel and tea and Im a happy girl (and maybe a churro). What does Gerek do? Teach Rapunzel how to read and than lend her books to read. He loves to hear her read to him. Plus he's a gentleman and to top it off a knight. He has his own demons to deal with which makes him more complex and real.
Cons:
- There is a lot of build up which makes you want to keep reading and speeds up the pace. But when there is suppose to be a huge climax the speed just hults. Epic battle turns into a quick surrender or an epic fight between good and evil and its merely a hand slap contest. I would have liked if these battle would have had more dramatics or depth.
- In a few spots the pace slows and a few events could have been taken out. I think Dickerson was trying to capture a little much into one book.
Quotes:
- The truth is kinder than a lie
- Dangerous men are the ones who take care not to look dangerous
- What does character have to do with being handsome
- How did a person ever know another person well enough to trust them, to absolutely trust that the person wouldn't hurt them
- A man can love you, but only imperfectly
* A copy was provided by Netgalley and the publisher for an honest review
3.5 stars. This book was really good, but now I feel like the books in the series seem too similar.
Great crossover for adult inspirational fiction readers or those who like reworked fairy tales.