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J. L. Higgs

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I was sent the ebook version of this for review. I was not paid, and these opinions are my own. This book was so much fun to read! If I could give it a 4.5 I would! This is a retelling of Cinderella mostly but a few other fairy tale characters have a place in this story as well. It starts off with a reporter interviewing "The Wicked Stepmother" and then it just spirals out of control from there! Apparently Ella has been defaming her step-mother for years! There is this whole court battle. There's naked twister and sexy party times! There's gunfire and high speed chases and a kidnapping! Humpty Dumpty comes to the rescue but turns Humpty Dumpty could actually be a spy! I truely enjoyed this book and would definitely read the sequel!… (mer)
 
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Completely_Melanie | 2 andra recensioner | Sep 10, 2021 |
I loved reading this first book of the United Earth Charity series!

My favorite part was the pacing, of all things. I never thought pacing could be a favorite thing, but what can I say?? Let me try to explain… Most books open with an introduction of the characters. The tone is set. The basic story line begins to form. Things happen with a peak around the mid-point. Then good begins to truly defeat evil. Any loose story lines get wrapped up in the epilogue. Nothing wrong with this formula. It’s nice to have a familiar rhythm.

This book, however, continues with the story. We aren’t told what happens to everyone; we experience the closures. We gloat as each twist is uncovered. We watch as each connection in the web is cut. We laugh in the face of darkness! Bwahahaha!! Too far? Yeah, probably a little.

On the flip side, we cheered each time a connection was revealed. Virginia’s web was growing stronger. Her network will continue to spread as she works closely with the Charity her parents helped establish.

I enjoyed the story line. I loved the range of personalities given to the different characters. There were more than a few rotten spiders in the web, but I sure had fun watching them get exterminated!! I look forward to reading the next book in the series. I wonder what will happen in Parnium. Will Mr. Bellamy be called to assist the UEC?
… (mer)
 
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Bibliodiction | 1 annan recension | Apr 5, 2020 |
I have always enjoyed classic tales retold from a different perspective. This time it’s the Wicked Stepmother’s turn to speak out. The examples she reveals made me rethink the entire story.

In the world of reporters, the goal is to uncover truths. Instincts need to be followed. Leads need to be tracked down. Questions need to be asked. Answers need to be taken with a grain of salt. Final stories are supposed to be complete and unbiased. Sylvia Stark, Celebrity reporter, is no different. She uses her wit and intellect to dig into the truth of the Cinderella story.

This story has many perfectly-timed twists as Sylvia moves closer to discovering the truth. However, the more puzzle pieces she uncovers, the fuzzier the picture becomes. She insists she isn’t good at solving puzzles with too many pieces. The truth quickly becomes more difficult to uncover when she realizes she doesn’t know who can be trusted.

With the aid of Stuart, her camera man, Sylvia is determined to interview anyone tied to the story. Is Ella really the poor neglected creature portrayed by so many books and movies? Are her stepmum and stepsisters the cruel beings bent on making Cinderella’s life miserable? What will happen to all the hopes and dreams of the young girls all over the world who idolize Cinderella if the story is outed as a fake?

I loved this retelling of Cinderella. I never came close to solving the mystery. I saw all the moving parts as they clicked into place, but my own sleuthing skills barely made out the outer corners of the puzzle. (This statement will make more sense after you read the book).
… (mer)
 
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Bibliodiction | 2 andra recensioner | Apr 5, 2020 |
Fairy Tale Revenge is the second book of the Fairy Tale Stepmothers Series. This book reads well as a stand-alone.

I love alternate takes on the tales we’ve read and listened to most of our lives. This book emphasizes the truth of more than one side to any story.

The investigative reporter asks the tough questions. She follows the answers to whichever tale she is led. Cross-overs are a real thing in this world. I liked how Sylvia related her investigations to her current life. Lessons can be learned anywhere you look.

I cannot express enough how much fun it was to read this book. I loved the author’s voice. The inner dialogue was extremely entertaining. I will never view “light bulbs” and “thought bubbles” the same again. Listening to her mind ramble on in random directions was the best! We all have a little bit on insanity in us, except maybe Matthew.
… (mer)
 
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Bibliodiction | Apr 28, 2018 |

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5
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4.8
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6
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6