heather0927's review
adventurous
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? Yes
2.5
arabellasbookshelves's review against another edition
4.0
I tried reading some of these books a few years ago and some reason never really got into them but this time I was quickly obsessed and sucked into the world. I loved the concept of a dream world and having Aurora be more self sufficient in wanting to save herself when she realised things were wrong. I also love how she never depended on Phillip and was rather annoyed at him when he treated her like a damsel in distress and it was a very inspiring and refreshing look upon a fairytale. I loved the writing style and the character development and I also thought the pacing was just right for what the story was accomplishing and the overarching sorry was very gratifying and satisfying. I cannot wait to read more from the Twisted Tales stories.
cheshirebelle's review
4.0
Weer zo'n prachtige fairytale adaption. Toen ik zag staan dat ze nooit wakker zou worden, dacht ik hoe dan? Het sprookje gaat er toch ook om dat ze wakker is aan het einde? Maar weer eens prachtig neergezet en de schrijfstijl kan ik geen genoeg van krijgen. Ik ga snel verder in het volgende deel!
lunashadowwolf123's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
well its very different form the original but its still good
maxnightshade's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
reflective
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? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment and Death
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Rape and Suicide attempt
cosmicpeaches's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
weasley1912's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
4.0
catholicamanda's review
3.0
I wasn’t going to request this book through NetGalley since I wasn’t the biggest fan of the first book, A Whole New World. However, I logged into NetGalley one day and found that I had access to this title. I had to read it then because I was curious. And then I was pleasantly surprised. I enjoyed Once Upon A Dream more than A Whole New World.
The main reason that I enjoyed this book more was that the book did not spend the first third quoting the Disney film. Rather, the book starts at the end of the Disney movie when Prince Phillip kisses the Princess Aurora. In the movie, this kiss wakes Aurora and there is much rejoicing. In the book, Phillip also falls into the deep sleep with Aurora and they are both now stuck in the dream.
This is such an interesting idea and I loved how this dream-world has some dark elements. It isn’t a pretty dream by any means. Maleficent is part of the dream world. She is, in some way, forming the dream to her wishes. This is kind of confusing to explain and yet it was interesting.
Aurora is trying to figure out what is real and what is not. She knows something isn’t right and yet she can’t point to what it is. Maleficent has, in the dream, basically adopted Aurora as a daughter of sorts. Aurora has to get past that misconception before she can really figure things out.
If you decide to read Once Upon A Dream, I hope you enjoy it. It was an interesting read and, like I said, I enjoyed it more than A Whole New World.
This review first appeared at Orandi et Legendi.
I received this book for free from the publisher via NetGalley for review consideration. This in no way affects my opinion of the title nor the content of this review.
The main reason that I enjoyed this book more was that the book did not spend the first third quoting the Disney film. Rather, the book starts at the end of the Disney movie when Prince Phillip kisses the Princess Aurora. In the movie, this kiss wakes Aurora and there is much rejoicing. In the book, Phillip also falls into the deep sleep with Aurora and they are both now stuck in the dream.
This is such an interesting idea and I loved how this dream-world has some dark elements. It isn’t a pretty dream by any means. Maleficent is part of the dream world. She is, in some way, forming the dream to her wishes. This is kind of confusing to explain and yet it was interesting.
Aurora is trying to figure out what is real and what is not. She knows something isn’t right and yet she can’t point to what it is. Maleficent has, in the dream, basically adopted Aurora as a daughter of sorts. Aurora has to get past that misconception before she can really figure things out.
If you decide to read Once Upon A Dream, I hope you enjoy it. It was an interesting read and, like I said, I enjoyed it more than A Whole New World.
This review first appeared at Orandi et Legendi.
I received this book for free from the publisher via NetGalley for review consideration. This in no way affects my opinion of the title nor the content of this review.
harleequill's review
3.0
The third of the Twisted Tales series I’ve read so far, and again I’m left feeling disappointed. This one was pretty slow. I found it hard to get into at the beginning, and hard to get into at the end. I hated the way Liz wrote Aurora’s character through this whole book. The only real saving grace for me was the adorable Prince Phillip, and his father.