A review by kvangundy
The Kingdom of Sweets by Erika Johansen

challenging dark mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

This was an interesting read. I wanted to love it, but it got a bit dark for me. It was an interesting take on the Nutcracker. All the characters were there, but in such a different manner. I enjoyed it, but not as much as I would have liked. 4 stars.