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"...So, even way back in the fourteenth century, women were being blamed for men’s bad behavior." ~ [b:Red Hood|43721070|Red Hood|Elana K. Arnold|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1561406538l/43721070._SY75_.jpg|68041410]
A gorgeous retelling of [b:Little Red Riding Hood|9453611|Little Red Riding Hood|Jacob Grimm|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1347357583l/9453611._SX50_.jpg|27039426]! It is one of my least favorite fairytales but this retelling is so well done that I can't help but love it. I have very few critiques of this novel because the characters, plot, and descriptions are so breathtaking. First of all, I love the idea of setting the book during modern-day. The author seemed to integrate the fairytale plot into a real setting with such ease. The merging of magic and reality seems effortless. Mystery and intrigue in a small town is always fun, and in this book, it added to the suspense of the wolves. Some of my favorite aspects of this story were the female characters, feminist themes, and rich storytelling.
I loved Bisou, Keisha, Maggie, and Meme. They are all so different and amazing in their own ways. Bisou is a strong, fierce woman but she also gives guys a chance. Unlike Keisha, who is sometimes blunt and judgmental, Bisou is more thoughtful and easygoing. I thought Bisou's boyfriend James would become a wolf at some point, but she believed in his goodness, and ultimately her instincts were correct. Keisha annoyed me at first but then I came to admire her. She has some of the best lines in the book and I love how she stands up for her fellow women. Maggie goes through the best character arc. She goes from timid victim to loyal friend. I love how these girls protect and care for each other! All of the female characters interpreted feminism in their own way and I found myself relating to them all at different times. I love how this book wasn't afraid to tackle difficult subjects such as harassment, rape, toxic masculinity, mental and physical abuse, and sexism.
Some of my final thoughts:
- Critiques: The first 100 pages were incredibly slow. I didn't understand what was really happening until the second wolf attack. Since Bisou's whole life and abilities are a mystery, it's difficult for the reader to figure out what is happening to her.
- Using a second person POV is risky but [a:Elana K. Arnold|5772357|Elana K. Arnold|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1331582486p2/5772357.jpg] pulled it off! The unusual POV made the book feel more like a recited fairytale.
- We find out most of Bisou's backstory, but I wish the book was a little longer because I still have so many questions. I don't understand how the hunter concept works. Plus Keisha makes a great point, I'd love to know if there were more hunters!
A gorgeous retelling of [b:Little Red Riding Hood|9453611|Little Red Riding Hood|Jacob Grimm|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1347357583l/9453611._SX50_.jpg|27039426]! It is one of my least favorite fairytales but this retelling is so well done that I can't help but love it. I have very few critiques of this novel because the characters, plot, and descriptions are so breathtaking. First of all, I love the idea of setting the book during modern-day. The author seemed to integrate the fairytale plot into a real setting with such ease. The merging of magic and reality seems effortless. Mystery and intrigue in a small town is always fun, and in this book, it added to the suspense of the wolves. Some of my favorite aspects of this story were the female characters, feminist themes, and rich storytelling.
I loved Bisou, Keisha, Maggie, and Meme. They are all so different and amazing in their own ways. Bisou is a strong, fierce woman but she also gives guys a chance. Unlike Keisha, who is sometimes blunt and judgmental, Bisou is more thoughtful and easygoing. I thought Bisou's boyfriend James would become a wolf at some point, but she believed in his goodness, and ultimately her instincts were correct. Keisha annoyed me at first but then I came to admire her. She has some of the best lines in the book and I love how she stands up for her fellow women. Maggie goes through the best character arc. She goes from timid victim to loyal friend. I love how these girls protect and care for each other! All of the female characters interpreted feminism in their own way and I found myself relating to them all at different times. I love how this book wasn't afraid to tackle difficult subjects such as harassment, rape, toxic masculinity, mental and physical abuse, and sexism.
Some of my final thoughts:
- Critiques: The first 100 pages were incredibly slow. I didn't understand what was really happening until the second wolf attack. Since Bisou's whole life and abilities are a mystery, it's difficult for the reader to figure out what is happening to her.
- Using a second person POV is risky but [a:Elana K. Arnold|5772357|Elana K. Arnold|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1331582486p2/5772357.jpg] pulled it off! The unusual POV made the book feel more like a recited fairytale.
- We find out most of Bisou's backstory, but I wish the book was a little longer because I still have so many questions. I don't understand how the hunter concept works. Plus Keisha makes a great point, I'd love to know if there were more hunters!