simplycelestial's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
loriemegistus's review against another edition
5.0
This was absolutely fantastic. So many fairytale retellings with dark, DARK twists made it a great read for October although you could honestly read it any time. I also like the added mental health nod as the main character has OCD. I highly recommend this book if you like dark, fairytales!
kittic's review against another edition
5.0
I returned to this book having read it several years ago. I enjoyed it even more on the second read. Loss and fantasy intertwine in a tale of adventure, peril and personal connection as David faces nightmares, fairy tales and the realities of a life altering grief.
mzpants1256's review against another edition
adventurous
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
armandilloh's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
reflective
medium-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? Yes
3.75
doctabird's review against another edition
4.0
Very creative weaving and reimagining of several different fairy tales.
aoutramafalda's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
crystal_reading's review against another edition
4.0
Really reminded me of A Tale Dark and Grim that I read recently. Seriously dark, twisted stuff in here. It was a bit predictable, but is a great story about stories and how they have a life of their own.
artemis7's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
reflective
medium-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