katieminard's review
adventurous
funny
mysterious
reflective
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? It's complicated
4.75
banjireads's review
3.0
A reimagined twist on the story of Sleeping Beauty. There are things I like and things I didn’t. It was like an equal of the two. Overall, it’s wholesome. A story of a girl who learns to fight for herself by trying to save someone else. It’s sweet, it’s quick. It’s high stakes told in a low stakes way lol if that even makes sense. The multiverse + Sleeping Beauty.
“I hope you find your happily ever after, or whatever.” “Already did,” I say, and it’s possible that my voice is a little gluey, too. “I’m just looking for a better once upon a time.”
“I hope you find your happily ever after, or whatever.” “Already did,” I say, and it’s possible that my voice is a little gluey, too. “I’m just looking for a better once upon a time.”
chelseamoretz's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
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
3.75
aimzthereader's review
adventurous
dark
inspiring
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
elisia_reads's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
it was a fun little twist on the sleeping beauty story and a good palette cleanser from other books i’ve been reading
gaeista's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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? Yes
5.0
sarahsnacks's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
2.0
witchivor's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
3.75
It took me a bit to get into this, but in the end quite liked it. I liked the themes - free will, independence - and the deconstruction of the Sleeping Beauty fairy tale(s). I did feel at times that the themes and deconstruction could have benefitted from a 'show, don't tell' approach. The length was good, and the second half if much stronger than the first. I didn't care for Zinnia at first, but she grew on me. I wish Primrose had been more fleshed out as a character, but really liked Charm.
toloveisdestroy's review
5.0
Finally read the first novel! It was just as enjoyable as it’s sequel and filled in a few of the holes in plot I was curious about (mostly friends lol). Honestly here for realistic depictions of medical issues and the fun mix of modern and fantasy.