I absolutely love fairytale retellings so I had to immediately read Rebecca F. Kenney's newest release, The Midnight King; a Cinderella retelling. I recently read The Horseman of Sleepy Hollow by her and gave it five stars so I had high hopes for this one. I didn't love it quite as much as The Horseman… Continue reading Novella Review for “The Midnight King: A Cinderella Retelling” by Rebecca F. Kenney🏰
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This Book is Magical- Review for “Beauty” by Robin McKinley
Deerskin by Robin McKinley was my favorite book of 2023 so I knew I wanted to make reading her other books a priority. I decided to start with Beauty: A Retelling of the Story of Beauty & The Beast. I think the title pretty much explains exactly what you're going to get out of this… Continue reading This Book is Magical- Review for “Beauty” by Robin McKinley
Book Review for “The Book of Gothel” by Mary McMyne
The Book of Gothel by Mary McMyne is my most disappointing read of 2022 so far. It had so much potential and up until around the halfway point, I loved it but it fell flat after that. This review will have spoilers. Synopsis: Everyone knows the tale of Rapunzel in her tower, but do you… Continue reading Book Review for “The Book of Gothel” by Mary McMyne
Book Review for “Son of the Shadows” by Juliet Marillier
Son of the Shadows by Juliet Marillier is book two in the Sevenwaters Series. I have reviewed book one, Daughter of the Forest, and I recommend reading that review first. This is a six book, historical fantasy series that follows different generations of a prominent family in ancient Ireland. Son of the Shadows picks up… Continue reading Book Review for “Son of the Shadows” by Juliet Marillier
Book Review for “Daughter of the Forest” by Juliet Marillier
Daughter of the Forest by Juliet Marillier has taken the title of all time favorite fantasy. It is book one of the Sevenwaters Series; a six book, historical fantasy series about a prominent family in ancient Ireland. It takes place during a time when Christianity is new and older beliefs are still prominent. There’s fae,… Continue reading Book Review for “Daughter of the Forest” by Juliet Marillier
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