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A review by darquedreamer
An Unnatural Beanstalk by Brittany Fichter
5.0
An Unnatural Beanstalk is a whimsical adventure. It’s full of wit and charm, and a dash of danger. This is a fun retelling you don’t want to miss!
Most of us have seen or heard a version of the original tale as children. Jack came home with some magic beans that grew a gigantic bean stalk. Atop the beanstalk was a giant (or ogre depending on the version) that had an unpleasant disposition, and a hankering for human. Among his possessions were a golden goose, and a magic harp.
Brittany has taken this original tale and added a touch of whimsy, a dash of pizzazz, and a splash of charm to the mix. Along with some unpredictable, yet fitting twists, she created a retelling that reads better than the original! This has become my new favorite retelling of Jack and the Beanstalk!
The writing was elegant and captivating. It drew me in and made me feel. It was unique and at the same time reminded me of K.M. Shea’s writing style. So, for that reason, I loved it even more.
Not only was this meant to be a retelling of a classic faerie tale, but it was also meant to be a continuation of sorts of the world that these 6 authors have built. So, the tale stood out on its own with the many beautiful facets of Brittany’s writing that I now love, but it also kept the same feeling that book 1, A Goose Girl, gave me. I found that quite exciting, because it really highlighted Brittany’s talent.
I really enjoyed coming back to the world of the Entwinted Tales. Brittany painted me a vivid picture and placed brilliant images in my mind. She also created some fabulous characters for her retelling that made me want more from her as an author. I was wooed by Jack, felt sympathy for Eva, and consistently wanted to slap the Duke! Brittany also showed me another side of our grumbly Faerie Godfather!
This one was exhilerating! I loved every minute of it! It read as a standalone, but was so much better having been read after A Goose Girl. I’ve already fallen in love with this whole series and would recommend it to all faerie tale lovers!
Thank you to the author for providing me with this free e-copy in exchange for my honest review and as part of my Faerie Tale Friday post.
Most of us have seen or heard a version of the original tale as children. Jack came home with some magic beans that grew a gigantic bean stalk. Atop the beanstalk was a giant (or ogre depending on the version) that had an unpleasant disposition, and a hankering for human. Among his possessions were a golden goose, and a magic harp.
Brittany has taken this original tale and added a touch of whimsy, a dash of pizzazz, and a splash of charm to the mix. Along with some unpredictable, yet fitting twists, she created a retelling that reads better than the original! This has become my new favorite retelling of Jack and the Beanstalk!
The writing was elegant and captivating. It drew me in and made me feel. It was unique and at the same time reminded me of K.M. Shea’s writing style. So, for that reason, I loved it even more.
Not only was this meant to be a retelling of a classic faerie tale, but it was also meant to be a continuation of sorts of the world that these 6 authors have built. So, the tale stood out on its own with the many beautiful facets of Brittany’s writing that I now love, but it also kept the same feeling that book 1, A Goose Girl, gave me. I found that quite exciting, because it really highlighted Brittany’s talent.
I really enjoyed coming back to the world of the Entwinted Tales. Brittany painted me a vivid picture and placed brilliant images in my mind. She also created some fabulous characters for her retelling that made me want more from her as an author. I was wooed by Jack, felt sympathy for Eva, and consistently wanted to slap the Duke! Brittany also showed me another side of our grumbly Faerie Godfather!
This one was exhilerating! I loved every minute of it! It read as a standalone, but was so much better having been read after A Goose Girl. I’ve already fallen in love with this whole series and would recommend it to all faerie tale lovers!
Thank you to the author for providing me with this free e-copy in exchange for my honest review and as part of my Faerie Tale Friday post.