Camille Griep

This is a book that ended up redeeming itself. For about half of the book, I was amused but wasn't invested in the characters or the stories. Yes, it was fun that Snow White was basically the antithesis of a Disney princess, and I liked that this focused on what happens after "and they lived happily ever after." But the characters didn't really come to life for me until well into the story.

But what really bumped this up was the ending. This is not a happily ever after. This is a book about following your heart, doing the best given circumstances, and friendship--and when friendship isn't enough.

I loved that this book did not take the easy way out. And in the end, the three princesses are each following their own lives, separately.… (meer)

3.5 Stars

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New Charity Blues is marketed as a retelling of the Trojan War, but as such, the comparisons are rather subtle and I wouldn't recommend it being read like that. After a devastating plague survivors have scrambled together to form two communities, one poor, one relatively rich. When one girl is allowed into the New Charity from the City, she is surprised to see the riches there and she might hold the future of the entire world in her hands.

This was an interesting read. The focus was not so much on the post-apocalyptic setting of the story but more about relevant questions of good and evil, what we would like and what we should do. As such, very interesting. The dual POV was not my favourite but I enjoyed reading the novel nevertheless.

Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for providing me with a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review!… (meer)

3.5... can't say I *really* liked it... but I did like it.

Spunky take on happily ever after... in letter form... revolving around Snow White (Bianca), Cinderella (Ceci), Sleeping Beauty (Rory) and Rapunzel (the titular Zell).

Unicorns and pink bunnies aside, it does get a bit sordid in parts and I found their forays into Disneyland hilarious.

Be forewarned though that they whole thing is written in letter form, so if that isn't your thing then steer clear. But honestly, if you're looking for a fairy tale retelling that isn't all sunsets and roses and a bit more spunky. Then give it a whirl.

I do have to admit that I couldn't go through the book all in one sitting, you do have to keep in mind that this has a slice-of-life-ish type of thing going for it so be prepared for the mundane.

Huhu.… (meer)