lisabooksit's review against another edition
2.0
What do Rob Zombie's Michael Myers and Cinderella's step-mother have in common? Read on if inquiring minds want to know.
Ok... I'm definitely not in the norm on my rating... and I'm ok with that. Too often, I try and force myself to like something everyone else does but I just can't here.
Just as Rob Zombie's rendition of Michael Myers had me feeling sorry for him and actually sympathizing with ending up the way he did, so did this telling of Lady Tremaine's 'fairy tale'. It was no wonder they ended up the way they did and I felt sorry for her to until the end. She was horridly abused and mistreated and while she ended up doing the second in the end, I kinda get it! I can't imagine going through what she did and ending up anything else but a monster... hmmm... just like Michael Myer's in the RZ version! They didn't have a chance.
Just as my disappointment in my favorite thriller villain having a reason, I felt the same here. I like when the evil are just evil. I didn't want to feel sorry for them, they are bad guys!
Ok... I'm definitely not in the norm on my rating... and I'm ok with that. Too often, I try and force myself to like something everyone else does but I just can't here.
Just as Rob Zombie's rendition of Michael Myers had me feeling sorry for him and actually sympathizing with ending up the way he did, so did this telling of Lady Tremaine's 'fairy tale'. It was no wonder they ended up the way they did and I felt sorry for her to until the end. She was horridly abused and mistreated and while she ended up doing the second in the end, I kinda get it! I can't imagine going through what she did and ending up anything else but a monster... hmmm... just like Michael Myer's in the RZ version! They didn't have a chance.
Just as my disappointment in my favorite thriller villain having a reason, I felt the same here. I like when the evil are just evil. I didn't want to feel sorry for them, they are bad guys!
book_buddy_rob's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
toddmm92's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
candi's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
arabellasbooks's review against another edition
3.0
Fast paced and easy to read, I am just not a huge fan of the Cinderella / Lady Tremaine storyline in general. An interesting insight into the hopes and let downs of love and the impact of selfish parenting.
justab00kl0v1ngg1rl's review against another edition
4.0
I got this book for free from NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.This is book # 8 in a 9 book series.It can be read as a standalone read.If you love Disney villains this is a must read series.
jen1505's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
shannonvonpesach's review against another edition
dark
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
So idk about this one. I felt very sorry voor Lady Tremaine, disliked sir Richard. But what was wrong all of a sudden with Circe?
I was glad reading about the odd sisters again after Evil thing but I do feel a bit confused rather then enlightened. I also have a feeling Serena goes darker and darker with her books atm.
I was glad reading about the odd sisters again after Evil thing but I do feel a bit confused rather then enlightened. I also have a feeling Serena goes darker and darker with her books atm.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse and Sexism
Moderate: Domestic abuse and Child abuse
Minor: Death of parent
restless_pandora's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0