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fairytalearista's review
Hey there! I'd just like to let readers know if they're reading this edition of the book - the green edition where I have a badly-photoshopped sword in my hand, (Yes, *I* have the sword. That was me on the cover, pretending to be Robin,) then I apologize. This book has since received a major edit, where I gave the whole thing a complete overhaul - and it now has a shiny pink edition with a horse on the cover. Please read that one.
I do not profess to have fixed every issue with the book, but I took into consideration a lot of the complaints I was seeing about it and fixed or addressed everything I could.
Thanks so much!
I do not profess to have fixed every issue with the book, but I took into consideration a lot of the complaints I was seeing about it and fixed or addressed everything I could.
Thanks so much!
amelianicholebooks's review
5.0
I loved this fun take on so many fairytales and folktales! An enjoyable book for all ages!
meganmcculloughbooks's review
4.0
Sew It's a Quest took me on a wild ride through many fairy tale retelling with hilarious twists. I must say I enjoyed it.
I must say I loved each one of the character's voices. Robin is extremely headstrong and says whatever she thinks. Robert is more reserved and doesn't talk a lot. Rosamond talks in a dreamlike manner. Doranna mixes up words (though this does get distracting at times).
The plot. Well, the plot is fantastic, yet simple. It revolves around Robin and Robert trying to get their gifts switched. Just like any quest, things happen along the way. This book revolves around many fairy tales in one.
There is one thing I didn't like about it, however. (Warning, this next part has some spoilers.) I didn't like how Robin and Eric's relationship unfolds. I like them together, but I think their relationship growth should have taken longer. To me it seemed like they hated one another, spent a couple of days together playing chess, and then decided to get married. (End spoilers.)
Overall, I enjoyed this book. I do recommend it!
I must say I loved each one of the character's voices. Robin is extremely headstrong and says whatever she thinks. Robert is more reserved and doesn't talk a lot. Rosamond talks in a dreamlike manner. Doranna mixes up words (though this does get distracting at times).
The plot. Well, the plot is fantastic, yet simple. It revolves around Robin and Robert trying to get their gifts switched. Just like any quest, things happen along the way. This book revolves around many fairy tales in one.
There is one thing I didn't like about it, however. (Warning, this next part has some spoilers.) I didn't like how Robin and Eric's relationship unfolds. I like them together, but I think their relationship growth should have taken longer. To me it seemed like they hated one another, spent a couple of days together playing chess, and then decided to get married. (End spoilers.)
Overall, I enjoyed this book. I do recommend it!
ebdawson's review
3.0
An entertaining read that twists together several familiar fairy tales in a playful manner. Part Ella Enchanted (unwanted fairy gifts) part Phantom Tollbooth (funny books that have literal punchlines), part Once Upon a Time, this story has a myriad of twists and turns.
I had a difficult time connecting to Robin, the more dominant of the twin main characters. She goes beyond stubborn and independent to rude, immature, and rather annoying. I feel like Robert could have been more interesting if he had had more of a dominant role and any sort of arc. Rosamond may have been my favorite character, but I wasn't so crazy about the twist that happened with her at the end.
Overall I would say this book had many clever scenes and clever lines but was a bit wobbly as a cohesive story. Still, lovers of fairytales will find much to enjoy!
I had a difficult time connecting to Robin, the more dominant of the twin main characters. She goes beyond stubborn and independent to rude, immature, and rather annoying. I feel like Robert could have been more interesting if he had had more of a dominant role and any sort of arc. Rosamond may have been my favorite character, but I wasn't so crazy about the twist that happened with her at the end.
Overall I would say this book had many clever scenes and clever lines but was a bit wobbly as a cohesive story. Still, lovers of fairytales will find much to enjoy!
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