maple_dove's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Red Riding Hood, Bluebeard, and The Little Mermaid, are my favorite chapters in this book. Red Riding Hood chapter is my top favorite though.
Soman Chainani took these stories (most of which are problematic) and made them relevant, feminist, and enjoyable.
Soman Chainani took these stories (most of which are problematic) and made them relevant, feminist, and enjoyable.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Kidnapping, Toxic relationship, Murder, Misogyny, and Sexism
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail and Infidelity
Minor: Fire/Fire injury
c_ab_bage's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
inspiring
reflective
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? Yes
4.75
some of my favorite fairytale retellings i’ve ever read, really loved the modernization of the lessons being taught while keeping the same
classical fairytale storytelling :)
classical fairytale storytelling :)
Content Warnings
Minor: Abandonment, Adult/minor relationship, Animal death, Blood, Bullying, Child abuse, Death of parent, Death, Emotional abuse, Grief, Homophobia, Infertility, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Misogyny, Racism, Rape, Sexism, Toxic relationship, and Violence
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