If you're ever getting a fairytale collection for someone - get this/one of these! No stereotypical damsel in distress, the girls save themselves in thIf you're ever getting a fairytale collection for someone - get this/one of these! No stereotypical damsel in distress, the girls save themselves in these stories. No romanticised lack of autonomy, the girls are allowed to choose and act in these stories....more
I think the magic and the mythology inspired world is very cool, but this one didn't quite grab my attentionI think the magic and the mythology inspired world is very cool, but this one didn't quite grab my attention...more
4.5 ⭐ it's so close to five stars, but something stops me. Loved this story based on ancient Celtic myth and British history. Bi mc, lesbian mc, and a4.5 ⭐ it's so close to five stars, but something stops me. Loved this story based on ancient Celtic myth and British history. Bi mc, lesbian mc, and asexual mc obviously makes me even more excited
CW: war, xenophobia, sexism, murder, colonialism...more
The concept of retelling Lucifer's fall is so cool but this was not what I wanted and expected based on the description. I think it would've been way The concept of retelling Lucifer's fall is so cool but this was not what I wanted and expected based on the description. I think it would've been way better if there was more focus on god's cruelty, or if the book had made me root for Lucifer's rebellion. Also there is literally not a single woman in this whole book. Also also the story is interspersed with this weird kind of poetic language that I personally didn't like...more
The real enemies to lovers: in the original myth they're enemies fighting over the same man, in this one they're lovers.
I love how this story retells The real enemies to lovers: in the original myth they're enemies fighting over the same man, in this one they're lovers.
I love how this story retells the myth - to take it from a story of jealousy and rivalry and turn it into a story about love and perseverance. I felt like their love came out of the blue though, and I felt like them actually falling in love was left out.
I like the casual queerness and how it's just normal. We don't need homophobia or a big coming out in every story
Technically a YA book but it's very mature and would work great for advanced YA readers and adults too. Also a good example of how you can have a straTechnically a YA book but it's very mature and would work great for advanced YA readers and adults too. Also a good example of how you can have a straight mc and still have good queer representation!
Diversity challenge: chronic illness (fibromyalgia). This book is also very diverse in general: Bi, lesbian, aroace, anxiety, OCD, Japanese, black+HawaDiversity challenge: chronic illness (fibromyalgia). This book is also very diverse in general: Bi, lesbian, aroace, anxiety, OCD, Japanese, black+Hawaiian, demisexual, trans.
I liked the exploration of the darker versions of fairytales, and I was intrigued by the mystery. Really looking forward to the second book....more
4.5⭐ This is the kind of gothic novel I like!! The pacing is good, the mystery is intriguing and is revealed at just the right pace. Throw in some sap4.5⭐ This is the kind of gothic novel I like!! The pacing is good, the mystery is intriguing and is revealed at just the right pace. Throw in some sapphic characters and a cute kid and I am down!...more
The mc is trans and this is a fully trans positive/trans- and queer normative world, which was very nice.
I enjoyed this a lot. Love the message of hoThe mc is trans and this is a fully trans positive/trans- and queer normative world, which was very nice.
I enjoyed this a lot. Love the message of how it's most important to be kind and help others and not just be the strongest. The world building is good and I really like the main characters.
With this story I felt like a lot of it rested on the ending. Sure, you wanna know who wins and loses, but you also wanna know if Teo is gonna do anything about what he's suspecting. It wasn't as big and dramatic as I'd expected....more
3.5 ⭐ I love Baba Yaga (which the audiobook taught me I was pronouncing the wrong way before) and I love feminist retellings. This was just occasionall3.5 ⭐ I love Baba Yaga (which the audiobook taught me I was pronouncing the wrong way before) and I love feminist retellings. This was just occasionally boring and jumping from plot to plot. But it was nice to get some russian/slavic mythology and folktales....more
Many gender stereotypes are so obviously ridiculous when said about men, we're just so used to hearing it about women. This book only switches the genMany gender stereotypes are so obviously ridiculous when said about men, we're just so used to hearing it about women. This book only switches the genders of the characters, and maybe I'd hoped that there would be some other changes too. Oh and I think the illustrations are great...more
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