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A review by amybraunauthor
The Blood Spell by C.J. Redwine
5.0
Just when I think I can't love the RAVENSPIRE books anymore, a new one comes out and proves me wrong! Cinderella retellings were never my favourite, but I will happily make an exception of my dear, beloved Blue!
The story had a great setting and new, fantastic characters. Each one was complex, even the villain, who nobody would disagree was the definition of wicked, had a sympathetic motivation for her actions. The plot moved at a good pace and I never felt bored, especially when the climax began and Blue turned out to be an even greater hero than I could have imagined. This story is also very heavy on romance, and I mention that only as a note. I have no complaints about it and definitely felt my heartstrings being tugged a little bit.
Blue is a wonderful lead character. She's sweet and strong and brave, even if she likes to follow the rules to a T. In contrast, Kellan is quite complicated, and not entirely the reckless prince he makes himself out to be. He has a big heart, and his chemistry with Blue is one of the things that made me adore the final few pages so much. I also have to sing the praises of Kellan's deaf sister Nessa, who is one of the most adorable little girls in fiction.
This truly did read like a fairytale, and is a far cry from the Disney classic. It is a lot darker with a ferocious monster and Blue's relationship with her adopted guardian is not a pretty one. I truly enjoyed the way magic was used in this story however, along with the winks at the classic.
I adored this story and am already waiting for the next RAVENSPIRE book. I can only imagine which fairy tale will be next! A must read if you like classic retellings, strong young woman, charming princes and princesses, and a giant heap of opposites-attract romance!
P.S.: When are we going to get a Hansel and Gretel story? They might only make cameos, but I love that duo and want more of them!
The story had a great setting and new, fantastic characters. Each one was complex, even the villain, who nobody would disagree was the definition of wicked, had a sympathetic motivation for her actions. The plot moved at a good pace and I never felt bored, especially when the climax began and Blue turned out to be an even greater hero than I could have imagined. This story is also very heavy on romance, and I mention that only as a note. I have no complaints about it and definitely felt my heartstrings being tugged a little bit.
Blue is a wonderful lead character. She's sweet and strong and brave, even if she likes to follow the rules to a T. In contrast, Kellan is quite complicated, and not entirely the reckless prince he makes himself out to be. He has a big heart, and his chemistry with Blue is one of the things that made me adore the final few pages so much. I also have to sing the praises of Kellan's deaf sister Nessa, who is one of the most adorable little girls in fiction.
This truly did read like a fairytale, and is a far cry from the Disney classic. It is a lot darker with a ferocious monster and Blue's relationship with her adopted guardian is not a pretty one. I truly enjoyed the way magic was used in this story however, along with the winks at the classic.
I adored this story and am already waiting for the next RAVENSPIRE book. I can only imagine which fairy tale will be next! A must read if you like classic retellings, strong young woman, charming princes and princesses, and a giant heap of opposites-attract romance!
P.S.: When are we going to get a Hansel and Gretel story? They might only make cameos, but I love that duo and want more of them!