A review by jcoates
After the Forest by Kell Woods

adventurous medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

I’m not usually a reader of fairytale retellings but this was from an Illumicrate box. I listened to it instead of reading it and it was well-narrated. There’s a fanciful quality to the writing, it’s much told like a child-like story but done so in a way that’s engaging for an adult.

The plot was more interesting than the characters themselves, and the revelation at the end gives a nod to typical fairy tale tropes. Overall, I enjoyed the book and was eager to keep listening.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Rape, Alcoholism, Grief, and Violence