A review by akhamilton
Beautiful by Juliet Marillier
3.0
Perhaps I didn't read the description well enough when I started this story. I assumed the entire novel was a retelling of the traditional east-of-the-sun story. Imagine my surprise when that concluded in part 1. I LOVED the way in which that story was upended - Hulde's perspective, the three pets, the "friend" in need of help.
Part 2 came as a bit of a shock and, as a result, was difficult for me to embrace. Honestly, I almost DNF because I was not connecting with the plot as much as I did in the first part. I'm glad I stuck it out though. Hulde's journey was, in fact, beautiful!
If you're a fan of fairy tales and are willing to give a chance on a story that moves a bit slowly in the middle, you won't be disappointed.
Part 2 came as a bit of a shock and, as a result, was difficult for me to embrace. Honestly, I almost DNF because I was not connecting with the plot as much as I did in the first part. I'm glad I stuck it out though. Hulde's journey was, in fact, beautiful!
If you're a fan of fairy tales and are willing to give a chance on a story that moves a bit slowly in the middle, you won't be disappointed.