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gillygab's review against another edition
4.0
I've loved Shannon Hale since I first stumbled across The Goose Girl. Her fairy tale retellings are always enjoyable. This series reminds me a lot of the TV series Once Upon a Time. It's a fresh spin on a new generation of fairy tale stars. It's wonderful to see the characters outside of their "stories" and to see how each feels about their destined role. This is a series that I plan to stick with to the end. It's too fun to give up.
anelya's review against another edition
5.0
Honestly, somehow this series is only getting better. The sly commentaries, the fourth wall breaks, the fantastic foreshadowing... I don't even know how to articulate properly just how this book is making me feel, but it's... Giddy. I think I'm very happy in a giddy way. I cannot wait to read the third book. And then whatever else there is. Maybe more from this same author. I'm so, so glad I took a chance and read that first book. I'm so extremely delighted that I did that. This is wonderful.
ah6922's review against another edition
4.0
The sequel to 'Storybook of Legends'.
Probably my favourite from the trilogy; waaaaayy more action-packed.
Probably my favourite from the trilogy; waaaaayy more action-packed.
tamaraniac's review against another edition
4.0
This book series is so cute!
http://tamaraniac.tumblr.com/post/85960859274/review-the-unfairest-of-them-all-ever-after-high-2
Of course, like any book, there are problems that the characters face. And those problems would be pretty (very) sad- if they weren't put in such a light hearted way. Plus, the ways they get resolved are so imaginative and full of little fairy tale and nursery rhyme references. I love them!
Mostly, I think I have a soft spot for anything mythology/fairy tale based. And this book adapts all the fairy tale elements so well! From the names of the second generation characters to the modern technology that is incorporated into their "Ever After" land, everything just fits together perfectly. A+ worldbuilding.
Cerise was really featured in this book, and it was great because she's my favorite character in this series. Also, I knew her secret. I knew it! Of course, there were plenty of clues. But still, it always gives me a little thrill when I figure out something before it's revealed...
Maddie. Maddie was also great in this one as usual. Her conversations with the Narrator are great. (They make me wonder who the Narrator is, seeing how they went to Ever After High... Milton Grimm's brother perhaps? Hmm?)
So, now, they really have to solve the problem of Wonderland, right? I hope that happens in the next book! Whatever happens, I look forward to more of the pure candy-coated adorableness that this series holds.
http://tamaraniac.tumblr.com/post/85960859274/review-the-unfairest-of-them-all-ever-after-high-2
Of course, like any book, there are problems that the characters face. And those problems would be pretty (very) sad- if they weren't put in such a light hearted way. Plus, the ways they get resolved are so imaginative and full of little fairy tale and nursery rhyme references. I love them!
Mostly, I think I have a soft spot for anything mythology/fairy tale based. And this book adapts all the fairy tale elements so well! From the names of the second generation characters to the modern technology that is incorporated into their "Ever After" land, everything just fits together perfectly. A+ worldbuilding.
Cerise was really featured in this book, and it was great because she's my favorite character in this series. Also, I knew her secret. I knew it! Of course, there were plenty of clues. But still, it always gives me a little thrill when I figure out something before it's revealed...
Maddie. Maddie was also great in this one as usual. Her conversations with the Narrator are great. (They make me wonder who the Narrator is, seeing how they went to Ever After High... Milton Grimm's brother perhaps? Hmm?)
So, now, they really have to solve the problem of Wonderland, right? I hope that happens in the next book! Whatever happens, I look forward to more of the pure candy-coated adorableness that this series holds.
carlyoc's review against another edition
4.0
Delightfully entertaining. Especially when Maddie Hatter interacts with the narrator. Just as cute as the webisodes, though in a different way. I like all the details and allusions that can be worked into a 350 page book that just don't make it into the two minute webisodeds.
averyrembish's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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? Yes
4.0
loverboy's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Confinement and Racism
Minor: Bullying and Emotional abuse
the_bookroyal's review against another edition
4.0
i really liked it. Maddie of course is still my favorite. learning more about cerise hood was interesting. :) I'm excited for the next one, very excited. I mean that ending though.