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2.63 AVERAGE
2.63 AVERAGE
I enjoyed aspects of this unique feminist driven tale of Sleeping Beauty with a twist. Instead of falling helplessly into a slumber to await her prince’s kiss, Bitsy, the fated main character, falls into a world of crime, evil and a thrilling unpredictable adventure.
While the overall premise for the tale was great, I did think it was a bit juvenile in the tone throughout and didn’t enjoy the first person POV with the fourth wall breaking. Personally I don’t care for tales with such a narrative. I found Bitsy to be a real “pick me” character with very little depth.
I desperately wish it hadn’t ended on a cliff hanger as I believe there’s is no continuation and a few bits were left unanswered. However, I enjoyed the world building and like the idea of the other world in which a hero is needed before it is destroyed.
Thank you so much to @harper360ya for sending me an e-arc of Creeping Beauty by Andrea Portes via @netgalley
While the overall premise for the tale was great, I did think it was a bit juvenile in the tone throughout and didn’t enjoy the first person POV with the fourth wall breaking. Personally I don’t care for tales with such a narrative. I found Bitsy to be a real “pick me” character with very little depth.
I desperately wish it hadn’t ended on a cliff hanger as I believe there’s is no continuation and a few bits were left unanswered. However, I enjoyed the world building and like the idea of the other world in which a hero is needed before it is destroyed.
Thank you so much to @harper360ya for sending me an e-arc of Creeping Beauty by Andrea Portes via @netgalley
This was a retelling on Sleeping Beauty!
After the princess, Bitsy pricks her finger on a spindle, she enters an unfamiliar world. In it, everyone is beautiful and aging is not a thing. Filled with twists and unpredictability, there is a lot to uncover.
I think the author took on a distinct writing style and the tone is interesting, but I felt like it was written for someone way younger. The plot felt like it was going in different directions so it was a little difficult to get into the story. However, what I liked was the ending.
If the characters were written with more depth and the plot that is more clear, I think that would have been better.
After the princess, Bitsy pricks her finger on a spindle, she enters an unfamiliar world. In it, everyone is beautiful and aging is not a thing. Filled with twists and unpredictability, there is a lot to uncover.
I think the author took on a distinct writing style and the tone is interesting, but I felt like it was written for someone way younger. The plot felt like it was going in different directions so it was a little difficult to get into the story. However, what I liked was the ending.
If the characters were written with more depth and the plot that is more clear, I think that would have been better.
slow-paced
I just wasn't enjoying and it and was very confused with what was going on
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
I was thoroughly confused at the beginning of this story but I managed to figure out what was happening as I kept reading. The pace of the book was slow at times and quick at others.
Overall, it was an interesting read.
Overall, it was an interesting read.
fast-paced
This book felt more juvenile for most of the book than I was expecting. I did like the fact that this book is a bit of "what was going through Sleeping Beauty's mind while she was asleep?" and what true motivation might the Villain have in making her sleep.
A lot of the book was a bit sluggish with the first person view from our Princess. I don't think any of the characters were fully developed enough for me to really enjoy this. But I did read this book pretty fast (probably because of the juvenile ness) .
I really didn't get why Peregrine (when we last saw him) did what he did. I never bought that he wanted a relationship with the Princess.
A lot of the book was a bit sluggish with the first person view from our Princess. I don't think any of the characters were fully developed enough for me to really enjoy this. But I did read this book pretty fast (probably because of the juvenile ness) .
I really didn't get why Peregrine (when we last saw him) did what he did. I never bought that he wanted a relationship with the Princess.
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
The description of the book instantly caught my attention. However, I thought it could have been executed better if there was more character development, som addition to the plot, and if it was targeted to middle grades rather than YA.