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bethjordahl's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
A retelling of Aladdin set it 1400s Germany. This book from the series definitely surprised me! I liked it even more than I expected. I loved the characters. The twists and turns kept me very engaged.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse, Physical abuse, Violence, and Kidnapping
Minor: Racism
passionatereader78's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This is the retelling of Aladdin! It was so well written. It even has Abu in it. I enjoyed every page. Aladdin is caught stealing from soldiers and is sent to Hagenheim, Germany to live with a priest. When the priest dies, Aladdin goes to the castle and become fast friends with the Duke's daughter, Kirstyn. They grow up together and enjoy long walks. When Aladdin realizes Kristyn is the woman he wants to marry, he sets out to make his own fortune so he can ask for Kirstyn's hand. While Aladdin is away Lady Kirstyn is kidnapped.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death
Moderate: Physical abuse, Violence, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Racism
christygsp's review against another edition
3.5
A twist on Aladdin and Joseph from the bible.
What would have happened if Aladdin had been taken from those Arabian nights and deposited into a European place? This book is a potential answer.
Almost nothing the same as the actual Aladdin story, except his name and Abu’s name (though not a cute and mischievous monkey, but a little boy instead in this story).
I liked it. Christian themes were nice throughout. Not what I expected when I hear the words “Aladdin retelling” though.
What would have happened if Aladdin had been taken from those Arabian nights and deposited into a European place? This book is a potential answer.
Almost nothing the same as the actual Aladdin story, except his name and Abu’s name (though not a cute and mischievous monkey, but a little boy instead in this story).
I liked it. Christian themes were nice throughout. Not what I expected when I hear the words “Aladdin retelling” though.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Kidnapping
Moderate: Confinement, Domestic abuse, Gore, and Violence
Minor: Sexual harassment
f_r_e_d's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
tense
medium-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
5.0
So good! I love this series!
(Although I'm probably being biased.)
(Although I'm probably being biased.)
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence and Kidnapping
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