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The Sisters Grimm by Menna van Praag

sophieacain's review against another edition

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adventurous dark mysterious slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

jentidders's review

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Confusing POVs, annoying characters, timeline all over the place, annoying streotypical romance, poor worldbuilding, tired tropes, fat phobia... NOPE.

geekcliche's review against another edition

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

4.25

clairisy's review against another edition

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3.0

2.5

what is with the CONSTANT change between first, second and third person in this book it’s mind numbing

martareader's review against another edition

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5.0

tw: rape, self harm
4.5*
AMAZING.
Would 100% recommend if you're looking for a book with a very unique plot and a fairytale-esque tone.

summerseeds's review against another edition

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DNF.

I don’t necessarily think there is anything wrong with what I read, it was fine if not a little disjointed, but it’s just not my kind of book. I’m not interested enough in the lives of these “sisters Grimm” to keep going.

I’m sure it will appeal to others, but I went in knowing this wasn’t a book I’d usually read. I was taking a chance.

eapoe1234's review against another edition

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dark emotional tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

otterlybookish's review against another edition

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dark tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

eldritchreader's review against another edition

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4.0

A gorgeous fantasy that portrayed a fantastic blend of magic and realistic fiction. There was something unique and fresh in the way this story has been crafted in such an overarching and detailed way. At times, this complexity and detail made the story feel quite dense and erring this book away from a possible young adult audience. The expansive amount of POVs within this story only adds to this.

Despite the complexity and detail, there was an overall sense of lacking explanation at times. This took away from a smooth reading experience for the reader.

But for readers looking for an intense and captivating fairytale-esque story, this is a fantastic read with countless elements to applaude.

kirstycreads's review against another edition

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adventurous mysterious tense
  • 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