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its_thekla's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
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
4.25
dang. i was not expecting this book to be as good as it was. solid world building, fantastic characters. i kind if wish it were longer, as there was still quite a bit unresolved
ineslts's review against another edition
5.0
Not the reading I had expected... At all.
This book intrigued me from the moment I saw it. It took me some time to get to it - as it seems to happen often these days - but wow! And it's not even a sudden change, looking back, I just wasn't looking at the picture right until it hit me smack in the face!
By the time I realized just how far from what I had imagined the story really was, I could not stop. Please understand that this point, for me, was a bit before the middle of the book and it happened at 5am.
Believing this should be enough for you to see how I enjoyed this story, I leave you with an important question as I often do:
Given the choice, will you run or take your stand?
This book intrigued me from the moment I saw it. It took me some time to get to it - as it seems to happen often these days - but wow! And it's not even a sudden change, looking back, I just wasn't looking at the picture right until it hit me smack in the face!
By the time I realized just how far from what I had imagined the story really was, I could not stop. Please understand that this point, for me, was a bit before the middle of the book and it happened at 5am.
Believing this should be enough for you to see how I enjoyed this story, I leave you with an important question as I often do:
Given the choice, will you run or take your stand?
annachannabanana's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Physical abuse
Minor: Murder and Rape
sauvegypsy's review against another edition
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.75
piripiri232's review against another edition
adventurous
inspiring
reflective
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? Yes
4.25
annettebooksofhopeanddreams's review against another edition
4.0
I can't remember if I realized this was a Fairytale retelling when I added it to the wishlist. I at least looked forward to the book. So when it was in the Book Box Club I was even more happy. And even though I didn't remember that it was a retelling, I noticed it quite soon, especially since the Goose Girl is one of my favorite fairytales.
And from the very first page this story really sucked me in. That's firstly because of the writing style. The writing style really fits this world, these characters and the fairytale retelling genre in general. It set the atmosphere and it was really part of the world building. I even noticed that I was reading a little slower than usually because I wanted to drink in all the sentences and all the words. I wanted to make sure I really enjoyed it.
I also really enjoyed the world building. I'm pretty sure that this world is much larger than what we've seen of it now, but the taste we've gotten was really well done. I really felt the difference between the two courts and the two kingdoms. I really understood the political conflict, the difference between the commoners and the lords and ladies and also the issues and everything that needed to change to make this world a better place.
Which also played a huge role in the development and growth of our main character. Her conflict and the clashes between her own wishes and longings and what the world needs were so incredibly well done and well written. And although a lot of sad things happened, I also understand how each tragic event eventually leads to the decision the main character is putting off for such a long time. The journey is beautifully paced and beautifully written and the ending is therefore even more beautiful.
I'm very happy that the last short story revealed that the author will return to this world in her next book. I will surely pick it up!
And from the very first page this story really sucked me in. That's firstly because of the writing style. The writing style really fits this world, these characters and the fairytale retelling genre in general. It set the atmosphere and it was really part of the world building. I even noticed that I was reading a little slower than usually because I wanted to drink in all the sentences and all the words. I wanted to make sure I really enjoyed it.
I also really enjoyed the world building. I'm pretty sure that this world is much larger than what we've seen of it now, but the taste we've gotten was really well done. I really felt the difference between the two courts and the two kingdoms. I really understood the political conflict, the difference between the commoners and the lords and ladies and also the issues and everything that needed to change to make this world a better place.
Which also played a huge role in the development and growth of our main character. Her conflict and the clashes between her own wishes and longings and what the world needs were so incredibly well done and well written. And although a lot of sad things happened, I also understand how each tragic event eventually leads to the decision the main character is putting off for such a long time. The journey is beautifully paced and beautifully written and the ending is therefore even more beautiful.
I'm very happy that the last short story revealed that the author will return to this world in her next book. I will surely pick it up!
olivecatlady's review against another edition
adventurous
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
4.0
rebeccazh's review against another edition
4.0
Mar 2021: reread in preparation of [b:The Theft of Sunlight|17317376|The Theft of Sunlight (Dauntless Path, #2)|Intisar Khanani|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1592799670l/17317376._SY75_.jpg|23985987]. i really liked this unique retelling of the goose girl fairytale and the themes of silence, strength and courage, and the dangers of being a woman in a patriarchal/misogynistic world. i'm always so sad when falada dies in these retellings