A review by littlelights_xx
The Lost Storyteller by Amanda Block

adventurous dark sad slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

This book wasn't at all what I expected from the cover, and so I think I had an unfair negative lens on it from the start. The story itself was lovely; heartwarming and well-designed, and thoroughly well resolved at the end. Plus
I liked how the writer had given the characters realistic character flaws; the Dad couldn't remember some of the details of the fairytale book, and admits that he re-wrote then for her, rather than them being magically perfect the first time he thinks of them.
. I was also annoyed that
the two MCs got together at the end; I don't think they would have suited each other long term IRL.
. The book also had a very slow pace which I don't think suits me very well.

I was glad I only bought the e-book version in the end. It was OK, but not one I'll be recommending.
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