2.5 stars I received a copy of this book through Goodreads in exchange for an honest review. First off, the hardcover edition of this book is just gorgeous. I loved the texture of the jacket itself and the design fits the feel of the book very well. As many reviews have pointed out, not a…
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4 stars I watching the movie over and over again as a child. It has been years since I last watched it, but from what I remember, the plot and dialogue of the book closely follow that of the movie. Lovely world-building. Some parts felt a bit rushed, but overall I enjoyed the level of…
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4 stars My favorite in the series so far (I’ve read them hopelessly out of order). This little story is odd and strange, but in the charming way that Rowell does so well. I think Amazon kind of missed in trying to brand this as a series of fairytale retellings. None of the ones I’ve…
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3 stars Overall, this was an entertaining start to a series featuring mythical creatures, powerful Elders, and an alchemist that’s a few hundred years old. The writing was decent. I found some of the sections trivial but I stuck around for the adventures and cool connections to mythology/legends and was not disappointed. I didn’t necessarily…
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3 stars I’m a bit conflicted about this story, mostly because it was not what I was expecting. I absolutely love reimagined fairy tales so when I saw this series, I immediately jumped at it. Not realizing this was the fourth book, I started with this one (possibly because from the title and cover I…
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5 stars A captivating series featuring dynamic characters, mysterious conspiracies, and gorgeous scenery. As with the previous books, the artwork in this one is absolutely stunning. I am always blown away with the details of the art. Whether its fight scenes, deep conversations, or scenery shots, each panel is so well done. It is a…
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4 stars This is the second book in the Zoey and Sassafras series. The book starts out with a short prologue basically explaining the concept of the series. Because of this, the first book does not necessarily have to be read in order to enjoy this one, however it is helpful in understanding the events…
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3 stars To be honest, I’m not a huge fan of the Wild West aesthetic, but I love retellings and have a special spot in my heart for the worlds Shannon Hale creates. So I had no idea what I was in for with this book. By the end though, I really enjoyed the story….
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4 stars Another all-new adventure featuring Princess Magnolia and her friends. In this one, the princesses participate in a science fair, complete with creative inventions, animal habitats, and a model volcano. However, all is not as it seems and the Princess in Black soon shows up to save the day (with some help, of course)….
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3 stars A fun read for unicorn-lovers. With adorable names, unique powers, and fun adventures, these unicorns demonstrate the importance of friendship and being kind to one another. This book is written at a Grade 2 reading level and considered of interest to 1st to 2nd graders. In this first book, we are introduced to…
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