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A review by annettebooksofhopeanddreams
Spindles and Spells by Laura Greenwood
4.0
When I read fairytale retelling or fairytale inspired I get curious. So, this book was on my wishlist for quite some time already and last week I had the best excuse ever to get the book. Since I already read a Laura Greenwood book that week, I had to wait a week to read this one, but this morning it was finally time to select this book on my kindle and to get started.
The book is quite short. During my hour of reading in bed I was already 70% in. Which was a good thing, because due to work I didn't have much time to read the rest of the day. Apart from short the book is also a very light and easy read. I would call it a YA, aimed at the younger young adults. I'm pretty sure that my 14 year old cousin would love the characters, the world and the story. For me it felt a little childish at times and yet I did enjoy it quite a lot and want to read the other books in this series too.
Because the concept is really nice! Princes, Princesses and other people are attending Grimm Academy when they are living with a prophecy, mostly a curse. There they get the tools to deal with that prophecy and to make sure it doesn't come true. It makes the plot quite predictable, it's a fairytale after all, but it also gave Briar a certain control over her fate. I really liked her figuring out everything, asking and accepting help and eventually finding a solution.
I also liked the characters. No, they were not too complicated or detailed, but they had a kindhearted and warm personality that made me care for them anyway. And although the relationship was very much love at first sight, the characters took the time to talk and get to know each other, even though those conversations weren't that deep. They were very true to their fairytale personas, with just a few nice little extra's.
All in all, this story is some sort of fairytale. The writing is simple, but that makes it a quick and easy read. If you just want a nice, heartwarming and predictable fairytale-like story that doesn't need to be complicated, layered or deep, this book is a perfect choice!
The book is quite short. During my hour of reading in bed I was already 70% in. Which was a good thing, because due to work I didn't have much time to read the rest of the day. Apart from short the book is also a very light and easy read. I would call it a YA, aimed at the younger young adults. I'm pretty sure that my 14 year old cousin would love the characters, the world and the story. For me it felt a little childish at times and yet I did enjoy it quite a lot and want to read the other books in this series too.
Because the concept is really nice! Princes, Princesses and other people are attending Grimm Academy when they are living with a prophecy, mostly a curse. There they get the tools to deal with that prophecy and to make sure it doesn't come true. It makes the plot quite predictable, it's a fairytale after all, but it also gave Briar a certain control over her fate. I really liked her figuring out everything, asking and accepting help and eventually finding a solution.
I also liked the characters. No, they were not too complicated or detailed, but they had a kindhearted and warm personality that made me care for them anyway. And although the relationship was very much love at first sight, the characters took the time to talk and get to know each other, even though those conversations weren't that deep. They were very true to their fairytale personas, with just a few nice little extra's.
All in all, this story is some sort of fairytale. The writing is simple, but that makes it a quick and easy read. If you just want a nice, heartwarming and predictable fairytale-like story that doesn't need to be complicated, layered or deep, this book is a perfect choice!