retelling

Murderesses and Mysteries in Jane Steele | Spoiler-Free Review

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Jane Steele by Lyndsay Faye Genre: Young Adult, Historical Fiction, Mystery, Retelling (Jane Eyre) Author: Lyndsay Faye Published: March 2016 Publisher: Headline Review Pages: 432 {paperback} Audiobook Length: 12 hours Review on Goodreads Initial Thoughts Upon Finishing This was a ridiculous amount of fun. Never have I been so glad to have spontaneously decided to … Continue reading Murderesses and Mysteries in Jane Steele | Spoiler-Free Review

The Best Characters in A Curse So Dark and Lonely | Spoiler-Free Book Review

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A Curse So Dark and Lonely by Brigid Kemmerer 5/5 STARS Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy Author: Brigid Kemmerer Published: January 2019 Publisher: Bloomsbury Pages: 476 {paperback} Review on Goodreads HUGE thanks to Bloomsbury for sending me a copy of this in exchange for an honest review! Initial Thoughts upon Finishing Okay so I don’t know … Continue reading The Best Characters in A Curse So Dark and Lonely | Spoiler-Free Book Review

Swash-Buckling Sirens in To Kill a Kingdom || BOOK REVIEW

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To Kill a Kingdom by Alexandra Christo 4.5/5 STARS Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy [Paranormal], Retelling [The Little Mermaid] Author: Alexandra Christo Published: March 2018 Publisher: Bonnier Pages: 368 {paperback} Reivew on Goodreads Thank you Allen & Unwin for sending me a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review! Initial Thoughts Upon Finishing … Continue reading Swash-Buckling Sirens in To Kill a Kingdom || BOOK REVIEW

Never Growing Up in The Piper’s Price || BOOK REVIEW

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The Piper's Price by Audrey Greathouse 3/5 STARS Genre: Fantasy, Retelling [Peter Pan], Young Adult Author: Audrey Greathouse Published: February 2017 Publisher: Clean Teen Publishing Pages: 300 {e-book} Review on Goodreads this review is spoiler-free until I state otherwise Initial Thoughts Upon Finishing Gah I just love this retelling of Peter Pan! I think I … Continue reading Never Growing Up in The Piper’s Price || BOOK REVIEW

Uncontrollable Singing in RoseBlood || BOOK REVIEW

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RoseBlood by A.G. Howard 4/5 STARS Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy, Retelling [Phantom of the Opera] Author: A. G. Howard Published: January 2017 Publisher: Harry N. Abrams Pages: 432 {hardback} Review on Goodreads Initial Thoughts Upon Finishing Once again Howard has delivered! Whilst it took me a little bit of time to really get into this … Continue reading Uncontrollable Singing in RoseBlood || BOOK REVIEW

Wishing Upon a Star in Strings

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Strings by David Estes 4.5/5 STARS Genre: Young Adult, Sci-Fi, Dystopia, Retelling [Pinocchio] Author: David Estes Published: February 2016 Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform Pages: 366 {paperback}  Originally posted on Goodreads Initial Thoughts Upon Finishing I really did not know what to expect of a Pinocchio retelling by oh my god this was amazing. I was … Continue reading Wishing Upon a Star in Strings

Waiting on Wednesday [#41]

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Hello everyone! I hope you're all having a fabulous start to your week (sure it's midweek, but hush). I have just returned from a delightful weekend away on a farm and oh it was GLORIOUS. I did share just one photo with you all (I'm generous like that), if your interested, because you've gotta love … Continue reading Waiting on Wednesday [#41]

Falling Off Cliffhangers in A Court of Mist and Fury

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A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas GOODREADS 5/5 STARS Genre: Young Adult, High Fantasy, Retelling {Beauty and the Beast} Author: Sarah J. Maas Published: May 2016 Publisher: Bloomsbury Pages: 624 {paperback} Originally posted on Goodreads This review is spoiler free UNTIL I tell you otherwise. So read away, lassy. Initial Thoughts … Continue reading Falling Off Cliffhangers in A Court of Mist and Fury