This was brilliant! I loved the inclusion of the fairy tales, how well they all fit together, while still creating a new story that pulled me in completely.  I was so invested in the characters and could not put this down! 

I also really want to note how great the pacing was here. Sometimes novellas can feel a little rushed near the end, but I don't think that happened here.  There's a ramp up to the final pages, but it felt fluid and not rushed at all. Loved it!

Definitely looking forward to reading more from this author!