Narration: 5 Stars
Story: 4 Stars

A Mirror Mended was easily one of my most anticipated releases of the year - I absolutely loved A Spindle Splintered & couldn't wait to see how the story continued, & while I did really enjoy this, I definitely have a few thoughts.

It's really, really rare for me to get spoilery in my reviews, but there's no way I can write this without talking about what worked & didn't work for me plot-wise. I'll start with what didn't work for me to end this on a more positive note. It really caught me off guard that five years had gone by between this & Spindle, it started off feeling like there was something missing & I wish we would've gotten to see more of her adventures with the other Sleeping Beauties. & the ending just wasn't all that satisfying - for something that was meant to conclude a duology, it didn't feel like an ending, I was left wanting so much more, especially for her & Eva. I didn't feel like we got any answers about Zinnia's condition & the whole apple bit was just a little too on the nose for me; but, on a more positive note, Eva was the true standout of the entire story. I loved her so, so much, I really understood & empathized with her & was glad we got to see another side of a character so traditionally villainized. Having the two of them encounter an evil Snow White was just icing on the cake, I would've liked to see them in that world a little more. & I just loved the audiobook narrator, she did such an amazing job of voicing all the different characters & gave the story that extra touch of magic I was looking for.

All in all, I'd recommend this series, even if I wasn't entirely satisfied with the way it ended - Spindle was incredible, & it was just so much fun to read a sapphic spin on some beloved fairytales. These would be perfect for Pride month if any of ya'll are looking for some fantasy recs! & thank you so much Alix E. Harrow, NetGalley, & Macmillan Audio for providing an ALC in exchange for a honest review!