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dark
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
I was so excited to read my first Deirdre Sullivan but honestly this really disappointed. This is a collection of short stories, retellings of classic European fairytales, and while there are a few good ideas in there the execution mostly fell flat for me. The writing reads like it thinks its really profound but only like, one in five lines actually resonated with me. I quite enjoyed the respective retellings of Rapunzel, Hansel & Gretal and Bluebeard, but three stories out of thirteen are not good odds. Ultimately I was glad they were short stories because I don't think I could have read a novel in this style. Beautiful illustrations.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia, Misogyny, Incest, and Sexual violence
Moderate: Infertility, Body shaming, Ableism, Sexual harassment, and Eating disorder
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