hbstorysmith 's review for:

Rapunzel's Gambit by Mary Mecham

4.5

adventurous hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

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This is a Rapunzel retelling that I can get behind. I loved Rapunzel and absolutely adore Pollox. Their dynamic was really well written and i loved that we could see them change and grow as they continued to work together. I thought that despite the same scenario being played out ,i.e. her being rescued multiple times, it didn't feel repetitive and the story continued to progress nicely. I appreciated the strategic elements of the story both in the form of chess and in the entire gambit that happens.