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A review by gypsydawn
Once Upon a Fairy Tale Night: A Collection of Retellings by Amber Draeger, Becky Murray, Ashley McLeo, Angela Kulig, Romy Lockhard, S.A. McClure, Cassie Leigh, Angela Sanders, Dee Stone, Anna K. Rose, Dara Fraser, Leigh Kelsey, Pepper Paris, Aria Starling, Eliza Grace, Michael W. Huard, Maggie Alabaster, Kelly N. Jane, Deb Christie, C.L. Cannon, Emma Cole, T.K. Barber, Bokerah Brumley, Skyler Andra, L.A. Fox, C.J. Laurence, Dana Lyons, Lacey Carter Andersen, Delilah Rose, Lesley Ann, Edeline Wrigh, C.L. Riley, Eli Constant, Debra-Ann Kummoung, Sheena Austin, Laura Greenwood, Mara Dane, Nova Blake, Ivy Hearne, Margo Bond Collins, Tabitha Barret, L.A. Boruff, Kate Richards, Joanna Mazurkiewicz
5.0
I both love and abhor fairy tales, but fairy tale retellings? Those I can get behind in a BIG way. This collection packs a punch and runs the gamut, from the child of Beauty and The Beast, to Cinderella, The Land of Oz, to a Fairy godmother who isn't supposed to fall in love... and more. Seriously, no matter your taste or preference, there is something here, and some kind of romantic dynamic to meet it.
Nothing is as the original tales portrayed, but there are familiarities aplenty, or just a starting point - like Mercy's End, written by May Dawson, which features Mercy, the child of Beauty and The Beast. That story is a prologue of sorts for another tale coming out later, Mercy's Revenge. It sets up the events that are sure to go down in that novel, and gives foundation for the meetings that have come before. Honestly? I can't wait to see what happens between the trio of men and Mercy.... and the Assassins Guild, because, of course the land of Beauty and The Beast has an assassins guild. See why I love retellings? You can literally do ANYTHING, and make it work!
The rest of the book is much the same, twisting the narratives and creating new tales built upon the ideas of the former. Many are penned by authors I didn't recognize, like Pepper Paris or Tina Glasneck - but there were also names I was more familiar with; Emma Cole, May Dawson, Lacey Carter Anderson, just to name a few.
Overall, this is a great collection - offering something for everyone. If you don't like one of the stories, just move on to the next! And if you LOVE one? Well, following the author is easy enough. Enjoy!
Nothing is as the original tales portrayed, but there are familiarities aplenty, or just a starting point - like Mercy's End, written by May Dawson, which features Mercy, the child of Beauty and The Beast. That story is a prologue of sorts for another tale coming out later, Mercy's Revenge. It sets up the events that are sure to go down in that novel, and gives foundation for the meetings that have come before. Honestly? I can't wait to see what happens between the trio of men and Mercy.... and the Assassins Guild, because, of course the land of Beauty and The Beast has an assassins guild. See why I love retellings? You can literally do ANYTHING, and make it work!
The rest of the book is much the same, twisting the narratives and creating new tales built upon the ideas of the former. Many are penned by authors I didn't recognize, like Pepper Paris or Tina Glasneck - but there were also names I was more familiar with; Emma Cole, May Dawson, Lacey Carter Anderson, just to name a few.
Overall, this is a great collection - offering something for everyone. If you don't like one of the stories, just move on to the next! And if you LOVE one? Well, following the author is easy enough. Enjoy!