This was a fun, quick read. I liked learning Gaston’s backstory and relationship with the prince (Kingsley). However, Gaston’s character is so entirelThis was a fun, quick read. I liked learning Gaston’s backstory and relationship with the prince (Kingsley). However, Gaston’s character is so entirely opposite what we saw of him in the movie that it was kind of hard to accept. And did we need another book covering Beauty and the Beast? It would be more fun to hear the backstories of villains from movies not yet included in the series. I am looking forward to the next book....more
I’ve read reviews that raved about this one and some that panned it. I get the criticisms, but overall I enjoyed this one. It was a bit slow at times,I’ve read reviews that raved about this one and some that panned it. I get the criticisms, but overall I enjoyed this one. It was a bit slow at times, but the twists were great....more
I enjoyed this book, but I don’t think I’ll continue the series. The characters are compelling, and the writing is good. I guess I’m just not investedI enjoyed this book, but I don’t think I’ll continue the series. The characters are compelling, and the writing is good. I guess I’m just not invested enough to continue....more
A creepy, gothic, YA haunted house story. The House of Masks is a character itself with gorgeous insect-themed stained glass windows, matching masks, A creepy, gothic, YA haunted house story. The House of Masks is a character itself with gorgeous insect-themed stained glass windows, matching masks, hidden staircases, locked doors, and too many insects....more
As much as I enjoy this series, I don’t like Mare. She suffers a lot in this book, and I feel for her, but she is still annoying. Also, here’s a messaAs much as I enjoy this series, I don’t like Mare. She suffers a lot in this book, and I feel for her, but she is still annoying. Also, here’s a message to all the readers & characters: DON’T trust Maven!! He is all villain....more
Two novellas: Queen Song & Steel Scars. It’s interesting to see some of the events that led to Red Queen, but I didn’t learn anything new, and there wTwo novellas: Queen Song & Steel Scars. It’s interesting to see some of the events that led to Red Queen, but I didn’t learn anything new, and there wasn’t much action....more
Sam is human all summer but turns into a wolf when winter comes. Grace was once bitten by a wolf but saved by a mysterious boy. Grace never turned, buSam is human all summer but turns into a wolf when winter comes. Grace was once bitten by a wolf but saved by a mysterious boy. Grace never turned, but we don’t know why. We know Sam has been watching over her, and Grace feels connected to his wolf. A sweet, wolfy romance that spans three books and is a delight to read. The story is told from multiple POVs, and I like seeing the different viewpoints. Book one was my favorite, and three was my least favorite, but overall a great series....more
A fun re-imagining of Snow White. The evil queen is misunderstood. The witch is trying to help the family. The dwarves are boys who are being forced tA fun re-imagining of Snow White. The evil queen is misunderstood. The witch is trying to help the family. The dwarves are boys who are being forced to work in a mine. Snow White is used to living in a castle with all the privileges that come with it. When forced to flee that comfort, she learns survival skills and takes care of seven boys in a cabin in the woods. The story was a little slow going, and I kept thinking everyone was lying. But as I waited for the other shoe to drop, the story unfolded. Overall, the book was good but not extraordinary - a good retelling that fans of Snow White will enjoy. Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the digital ARC in exchange for an honest review....more
I loved this one. It is set in a magical university, has excellent world-building, and loads of teen drama. The kids are stuck in the wilderness with I loved this one. It is set in a magical university, has excellent world-building, and loads of teen drama. The kids are stuck in the wilderness with a limited amount of magic and are trying to find their way home. I don’t want to give anything away, but I was surprised more than once. I can’t wait to see what happens in the next book....more
My favorite of the series so far. I still don’t get Agatha and Sophie’s relationship and will never understand why Agatha puts up with her. Tedros is My favorite of the series so far. I still don’t get Agatha and Sophie’s relationship and will never understand why Agatha puts up with her. Tedros is annoying, and I don’t get what Agatha sees in him. I like Hort’s character development in this one. I wonder where the series will go next....more
So, there is a video game called The Mirrorverse involving Disney heroes with amplified power tasked as Guardians fighting against evil beings createdSo, there is a video game called The Mirrorverse involving Disney heroes with amplified power tasked as Guardians fighting against evil beings created by Fractured Magic. This book turns that into an action-packed story. Snow White discovers abilities she didn’t know she had and joins Mickey and the Guardians in fighting against the Evil Queen, who uses fractured magic to create creatures who attack them. I enjoyed the story. Seeing Snow White realize she was more than just a damsel in distress was fabulous. Rapunzel, Sleeping Beauty, Stitch, and Sulley are also part of the Guardians, and it’s fun to watch them banter and work together to fight evil. Hades helps the Guardians and delivers some funny sarcasm along the way. If you are a Disney fan, then this book is for you....more
There is an uneasiness that remains after your best friend tries to kill you. - first line
This book turns the first one on its head. The School for GooThere is an uneasiness that remains after your best friend tries to kill you. - first line
This book turns the first one on its head. The School for Good is now the School for Girls, and Evil is the School for Boys. Instead of Good and Evil being enemies, Girls and Boys are. Princesses and Witches live together without the need for Princes. The animosity between the two schools is much worse, and Agatha and Sophie are determined to fix it. I still have difficulty accepting Agatha and Sophie’s friendship. I like this book better than the first, and the cliffhanger ending was very promising. ...more
Sophie had waited all her life to be kidnapped. - first line
I love Agatha, but I don’t get her friendship with I’m torn, but I will continue to book 2.
Sophie had waited all her life to be kidnapped. - first line
I love Agatha, but I don’t get her friendship with Sophie. Sophie is awful and completely self-centered. I like how this book turns the ideals of good and evil on their heads. It shows that being beautiful outside doesn’t mean you are good on the inside. And people that aren’t stereotypically fairy-tale beautiful aren’t necessarily evil. Agatha has a good heart even though she doesn’t like most people and dresses for comfort instead of to impress. Thus, she ends up in the School for Good, and Sophie who is princess-pretty but selfish and uncaring on the inside ends up in the School for Evil. I didn’t love the book, but it had enough promise that I will continue the series. ...more
Hades is stuck with the dead in the underworld. But he wants more. He finds his way to the Many Kingdoms and the Odd Sisters hoping to change his fateHades is stuck with the dead in the underworld. But he wants more. He finds his way to the Many Kingdoms and the Odd Sisters hoping to change his fate. Hade's relationship with the Odd Sisters was unexpected and touching. I love this series and seeing how the villains became villains....more
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