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Part of Your World by Liz Braswell
adventurous
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
2.0
As someone who adores The Little Mermaid, this retelling fell flat for me. The concept had a lot of allure with Ursula having won and exploring what happens after, but the pacing really dragged, and lacked the magic and wonder I was hoping for. Even though the stakes should have been high, they felt surprising low for most of the book.
I think readers who aren't as close to the original Disney movie may have a better time with this one. For me, the tone just didn't land the way I'd hoped.
I think readers who aren't as close to the original Disney movie may have a better time with this one. For me, the tone just didn't land the way I'd hoped.
Time and Tide by Misdemeanor1331
I really enjoyed the addition of the selkie plot line but man it hurt my heart just a bit. I refuse to believe the alternative ending is what happened.
Beasts and Beauty: Dangerous Tales by Soman Chainani
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
3.75
I really enjoyed this one. Every fairy tale, despite the fact that I've read so many versions of so many of them, felt fresh and compelling some with twists that made them feel brand new.
At first, I didn't realize this was by the same author as The School for Good and Evil, but it makes so much sense as to why I felt the writing was so familiar.
The illustrations were also a nice treat that added to the atmosphere of the story.
At first, I didn't realize this was by the same author as The School for Good and Evil, but it makes so much sense as to why I felt the writing was so familiar.
The illustrations were also a nice treat that added to the atmosphere of the story.
Writing in Color: Fourteen Writers on the Lessons We've Learned by Nafiza Azad, Melody Simpson
challenging
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
I feel like every aspiring author needs to read this. Maybe even every author. It was very thought provoking and inspiring.
A Fragile Ascent by SenLinYu
dark
emotional
fast-paced
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A Slow Cruel Descent by SenLinYu
adventurous
dark
fast-paced
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Hermione Isn't Here by Whinnybaby
dark
fast-paced
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Draft of the Living Death by Maloreiy
challenging
dark
sad
fast-paced
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