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224 pages • first pub 1981 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780698119604
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Puffin
Publication date: 13 October 2003
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 1,030 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 42%
mysterious 42%
relaxing 42%
hopeful 28%
reflective 14%
emotional 9%
inspiring 9%
dark 4%
funny 4%
Pace
slow 38%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 53% | Plot: 46%Strong character development?
No: 61% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 15%Loveable characters?
Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 76% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 75% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 8%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Confinement, KidnappingMinor
Child death, Infertility, Death of parent
224 pages • first pub 1981 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780698119604
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Puffin
Publication date: 13 October 2003
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 1,030 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 42%
mysterious 42%
relaxing 42%
hopeful 28%
reflective 14%
emotional 9%
inspiring 9%
dark 4%
funny 4%
Pace
slow 38%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 53% | Plot: 46%Strong character development?
No: 61% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 15%Loveable characters?
Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 76% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 75% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 8%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Confinement, KidnappingMinor
Child death, Infertility, Death of parent