a creepy, feminist-leaning, coming-of-age retelling of Bluebeard by T. Kingfisher for whom I'm on a current kick (especially for her retellings)a creepy, feminist-leaning, coming-of-age retelling of Bluebeard by T. Kingfisher for whom I'm on a current kick (especially for her retellings)...more
purchased for my daughter based on TOB-followers reminiscing online and finally read together when on vacation. This is exactly the kind of story I wopurchased for my daughter based on TOB-followers reminiscing online and finally read together when on vacation. This is exactly the kind of story I would have enjoyed as a kid - plucky princess defies societal expectations, fun dragons, annoying would-be rescuers and a decent story with just the right amount of detail. Hoping it kicks of a series read. ...more
Wha.....what was that? Reminds me of The Fog where you have adorable (and cutesy-drawn) woodland and farm anthropomorphic creatures behaving and experiWha.....what was that? Reminds me of The Fog where you have adorable (and cutesy-drawn) woodland and farm anthropomorphic creatures behaving and experiencing very not-cutesy things. The cat couple fights and lies about money, I think there was a polyamory relationship in here that might be part of a cult, the mouse’s wolf friends ate happily eating the bunny children (who are complete with cute little Von Trapp children outfits).... I really don’t know what to think about this, except I want an adult coloring book of every page! :) ...more
Creepy yet beautiful. A good graphic novel for Halloween. These are fairytale monster stories in the manner of urban legend. The final story was definCreepy yet beautiful. A good graphic novel for Halloween. These are fairytale monster stories in the manner of urban legend. The final story was definitely the creepiest to me because I don't like wormy things. The finale is short but powerful....more
very sweet and beautifully drawn, if a rather short story. Felt a bit more like a snapshot or scene setting than a whole tale. queer representation witvery sweet and beautifully drawn, if a rather short story. Felt a bit more like a snapshot or scene setting than a whole tale. queer representation without commentary or politics.... whoddathought?...more
Best part - when the villainess says "you're just a fat, silly, crybaby!" And Amira retorts "that may be true but I'll never let you make me think thABest part - when the villainess says "you're just a fat, silly, crybaby!" And Amira retorts "that may be true but I'll never let you make me think thAts a bad thing again!"...more
3+ stars. Great rhymes, drawings and intention... choppy execution. This is a really cute feminist retelling of Cinderella for young children. However 3+ stars. Great rhymes, drawings and intention... choppy execution. This is a really cute feminist retelling of Cinderella for young children. However they have to know the story pretty well to follow along because it feels like pages are missing (I kept checking) and character names are delivered once without intro (e.g. "Grisella" instead of "her step-sister" or "Metatroyd" for a robot rat... then never again) plus the origin story is missing. But I appreciate the intent and my 2-year-old doesn't seem to mind or miss the point. (then again, our Cinderella DVD has almost fried it has been played so many times)!...more