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thebookhousegirl's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
sashae2001's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Fairy tale retellings? Yes!
Murder mystery? Yes!!
I love anything that includes a fractured fairy tale. I'm not usually one for murder mysteries but my friend and I read this together and it was fun to figure out who could be behind it all with someone else.
Highly recommend if you are a fairy tale fan of any kind.
Murder mystery? Yes!!
I love anything that includes a fractured fairy tale. I'm not usually one for murder mysteries but my friend and I read this together and it was fun to figure out who could be behind it all with someone else.
Highly recommend if you are a fairy tale fan of any kind.
mkesler14's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
I loved this books take on Grimm fairytales! Fairytale stories meet murder mystery. The book is mainly character driven for the first 2/3 of the book in my opinion, the overarching plot of the murder mystery really doesn’t happen until the last couple of chapters. I think the intent of the book was to set up the characters and story to start a series. Intrigued to see where the sequel of this series takes us. I love the spin on each of the characters as they relate to characters we know and love. A unique concept for sure, and lots of LGBTQ+ content too! My friend and I read together in our book club, it was really fun trying to figure out who was who based off context clues.
My only thing is since this may be setting us up for more, there’s a good chunk of loose ends/plot holes. I also wish we could’ve seen a little more plot development in the first two parts.
Last thing: Ella Stan for Life ✌🏼
My only thing is since this may be setting us up for more, there’s a good chunk of loose ends/plot holes. I also wish we could’ve seen a little more plot development in the first two parts.
Last thing: Ella Stan for Life ✌🏼
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Suicide, and Murder
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders
catmorph's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
varya_rom's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
relaxing
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? No
4.25
jenny_by_the_book's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
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
4.0
vonderbash's review against another edition
1.0
If you read the blurb, this sounds like it’s going to be perfect. I was so excited.
Concept? Fantastic
Characters? Lovely
Diversity and representation? A+++
Cover? What dreams are made of
Execution, however fell flat. Very little happens, too many narrators slow down the plot, the killer is easy to guess, and it ends on a weird cliffhanger. The diversity quickly turns into stereotypes and seems like it’s just trying to check boxes. I have no desire to read the second one, unfortunately.
2022 has been the year of books I should love but I am disappointed by, and I’m so bummed this was part of that trend.
Concept? Fantastic
Characters? Lovely
Diversity and representation? A+++
Cover? What dreams are made of
Execution, however fell flat. Very little happens, too many narrators slow down the plot, the killer is easy to guess, and it ends on a weird cliffhanger. The diversity quickly turns into stereotypes and seems like it’s just trying to check boxes. I have no desire to read the second one, unfortunately.
2022 has been the year of books I should love but I am disappointed by, and I’m so bummed this was part of that trend.
janagaton's review against another edition
3.0
Characters & diversity & representation = stellar. Plot & execution = not so much.