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fairytalearista's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
12_34's review
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.75
katherinejensen00's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-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? N/A
5.0
Beauty Beheld was a truly beautiful and touching retelling of Hansel and Gretel. I loved how it explored the theme of how people find identity, find belonging, and react to rejection. Ever and Isa are back. They have learned many lessons and really come into their own. They are stronger, more capable, more trusting, and more in love than ever. Ever gets to mentor a boy who is a lot like him and may potentially threaten the kingdom. Isa learns more about how to use truth to love people well. The kingdom is threatened, epic powers are revealed, hearts are touched, tears are shed, and love and faith prevail. This would be an enjoyable read for those who enjoy a good fairy tale retelling, strong character growth, Christian themes, creative gifts/powers, kingdom-level stakes, clean-moving romance (even among married couples), adoption themes, and adventure.
silver_valkyrie_reads's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
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
4.5
It's a little rough to review this one, because it's a good story, but it was also rough to read on a personal level. I do appreciate the author's portrayal of infertility here (especially in portraying a couple who maintain an at-base good relationship through the stresses and strains of infertility and everything else).
This set of books has continued to get better as it goes, because this one was interesting from the beginning of the story, unlike the earlier books that took a bit to work up to being interesting.
This set of books has continued to get better as it goes, because this one was interesting from the beginning of the story, unlike the earlier books that took a bit to work up to being interesting.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment
Moderate: Confinement and Infertility
Minor: Child abuse, Infidelity, Kidnapping, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and Fire/Fire injury
ravenmoon's review
4.0
Hansel and Gretel is not one of my favorite fairytales but I really enjoyed this book.
*I received an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. *
*I received an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. *
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