annettebooksofhopeanddreams 's review for:

Rapunzel's Gambit by Mary Mecham

4.0

adventurous emotional funny lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

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Mary Mecham's books have been a hit or miss for me. There are ones I love so much that I'd wish everyone would read them and there are ones I enjoyed a little less. I have to admit that for some time I was afraid that this book wasn't gonna work for me. There were a few elements of the story I didn't entirely feel. However, the book did make up for everything and explained everything. Once more information was given and more was revealed things started to make sense. And the moment I finished the book I had a huge smile on my face. This book IS like a game of chess. All the characters are pieces on the board and it's not about what happens in the short run, it's about what happens in the end. So, if you read this book and it sometimes feels a little chaotic and you're not entirely sure what to think of some characters: stick with it. All will be well in the end. More than well, actually!