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216 pages • first pub 1981 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 0441153135
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Ace Books
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Master storyteller Robin McKinley here spins two new fairy tales and retells two cherished classics. All feature princesses touched with or by magic. There is Linadel, who lives in a kingdom next to Faerieland, where princesses are stolen away on ...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,038 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 45%
mysterious 45%
relaxing 40%
hopeful 27%
reflective 13%
emotional 9%
funny 9%
inspiring 9%
challenging 4%
dark 4%
tense 4%
Pace
slow 36%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Plot: 50%Strong character development?
No: 57% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 7%Loveable characters?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 71% | N/A: 14% | Yes: 14%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 69% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 15%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Kidnapping, ConfinementMinor
Child death, Death of parent, Toxic friendship216 pages • first pub 1981 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 0441153135
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Ace Books
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Master storyteller Robin McKinley here spins two new fairy tales and retells two cherished classics. All feature princesses touched with or by magic. There is Linadel, who lives in a kingdom next to Faerieland, where princesses are stolen away on ...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,038 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 45%
mysterious 45%
relaxing 40%
hopeful 27%
reflective 13%
emotional 9%
funny 9%
inspiring 9%
challenging 4%
dark 4%
tense 4%
Pace
slow 36%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Plot: 50%Strong character development?
No: 57% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 7%Loveable characters?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 71% | N/A: 14% | Yes: 14%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 69% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 15%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Kidnapping, ConfinementMinor
Child death, Death of parent, Toxic friendship