A review by awebofstories
A Mirror Mended by Alix E. Harrow

adventurous fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

After reading this book, I realized something very quickly: it has the same plot as Marvel's Dr. Strange and the Multiverse of Magic.  There is nothing wrong with that--superhero movies are modern fairy tales, and fairy tales have familiar tropes.  It also shows that this story doesn't need fancy special effects or lazy misogyny (looking at you, Marvel) to succeed.

Zinnia has been jumping around various Sleeping Beauty stories for a few years now, and then, one day, she ends up in Snow White's story.  But she's not with Snow White, she's with the Evil Stepmother, who is really, really sick of being a villain.  Harrow uses the jumping-off point to use the idea of a multiverse to develop her characters deeply.  I think I may have enjoyed this book more than its predecessor.

I am greatly enjoying these Fractured Fairy Tales, and I hope that Harrow continues to keep them coming.  I mean, aren't we due for a Cinderella tale?
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