A review by reedalong
A Spindle Splintered by Alix E. Harrow

adventurous emotional hopeful lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

I listened to this as prep for reading the sequel, and wow am I glad I did. I remembered enough to get by, certainly, but reintroducing myself to these characters and their story was a delight.

Zinnia zips through her story with the healing rush of a person with flickering hope. And the princess in this is as self-sufficient as we (and Zinnia's best friend Charm) can hope for in a fairytale.

If you enjoy retellings and flipping tropes on their heads, give this one a read. It's brief and fun and easy!