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all_books_great_and_small's review
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
I received an advance reader copy of this book to read in exchange for an honest review via netgalley and the publishers.
TW: Parental abuse/neglect, alcohol, homophobia, cannibalism, transphobia and arson/fire.
At Midnight is a collection of 15 short fairytale retellings reimagined. I really enjoyed reading one before bed every other night and found the book entertaining and intriguing. Some of the stories I wasn't as keen on as others, and I would check the trigger warnings before reading this book. My favourites were; Fire Rhinestone which was a retelling of the Little Matchstick Girl, Mother's Mirror which was a retelling of snow white, Sharp as any thorn (sleeping beauty), Once Bitten Twice Shy (Little Red Riding Hood) and The Emperor and the Eversong (The Nightingale). If you're a fan of retellings like me I highly recommend giving this a read!
TW: Parental abuse/neglect, alcohol, homophobia, cannibalism, transphobia and arson/fire.
At Midnight is a collection of 15 short fairytale retellings reimagined. I really enjoyed reading one before bed every other night and found the book entertaining and intriguing. Some of the stories I wasn't as keen on as others, and I would check the trigger warnings before reading this book. My favourites were; Fire Rhinestone which was a retelling of the Little Matchstick Girl, Mother's Mirror which was a retelling of snow white, Sharp as any thorn (sleeping beauty), Once Bitten Twice Shy (Little Red Riding Hood) and The Emperor and the Eversong (The Nightingale). If you're a fan of retellings like me I highly recommend giving this a read!
brittburkard's review against another edition
dark
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
3.75
As in any anthology there are stories I really loved and some that just didn't quite hit for me. I think my favorite was the Little Mermaid retelling, but there were several in here that were fantastic.
reederi's review against another edition
adventurous
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
steph0611's review against another edition
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
3.5
binnybeenreading's review
i just read the ones i was interested in and skipped the rest.
porshea's review against another edition
Hard to track stories via audiobook; didn't maintain my attention story to story
crocheteer34's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- 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
3.0
Moderate: Cannibalism
elysekimberly's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Ranking:
1. Sharp As Any Thorn
1. Sharp As Any Thorn
2. Fire & Rhinestone
3. A Story Of A Girl
4. Coyote In High Top Sneakers
5. The Emperor and the Eversong
6. Mother’s Mirror
7. The Littlest Mermaid
8. Once Bitten, Twice Shy
9. Sugarplum
10. HEA
11. Just A Little Bite
12. A Flame So Bright
13. The Sister Switch
14. Say My Name
15. In the Forest of the Night
Graphic: Blood, Death, and Murder