luna_rondo's review against another edition
4.0
I didn't like where this story was going, but this Toyland storyline was definitely a highlight!
stacyjenson's review against another edition
4.0
It was really upsetting, and I debated whether a story that provokes such a strong reaction is deserving of 5 stars. But, I'm a mother now and dark stories about children will always salt an open wound in me, and I can't grant it full accolades
nickkimball's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
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
ayushk21's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
raloveridge's review against another edition
4.0
It's been a while since I've enjoyed a Fables arc as much as I did this one, which is saying something. A tale that started out with the Cubs (ughhhhhhhhhh but seriously) and wound up in a dark, twisted, interesting place: winner in my book! Issues 114-121.
voxlunae's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
4.75
annakim's review against another edition
4.0
Compared to some of the more recent volumes, I think this one is incredibly dark. The story is complex, but Bill Willingham does a nice job connecting the threads, though there is a bit of a question as to what happens with the other three Winds when they fail to find the children. I especially loved the bonus story of Bigby's early years when he was still the Big Bad Wolf, told by his own son, no less!
marimoose's review against another edition
4.0
I kind of lost it at the magical toy boat scene. That was definitely when I knew the series was picking up and slightly much better than most of the Mister Dark saga. I loved reading about the cubs, and that scene at the end was so disturbing and sad that I ate the last star away from my rating. The two shorts on Bigby were awesome, too.