Genre: Retelling

Review: Flame in the Mist by Renee Ahdieh

Posted March 19, 2019 by Charlotte in Reviews / 1 Comment
Review: Flame in the Mist by Renee Ahdieh

I received this book for free from Fairyloot, Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.Flame in the Mist by Renée Ahdieh Series: Flame in the Mist #1 Published by Hodder Paperbacks on May 16, 2017 Genres: Fantasy, Fiction, Retelling, Romance, Young Adult Pages: 402 Format: E-Book, Hardback Source: Fairyloot, Netgalley Buy on Amazon Goodreads The daughter of a prominent samurai, Mariko has long known her place—she may be an accomplished alchemist, whose cunning rivals that of her brother Kenshin, but because she is not a boy, her future has always been out of her hands. At just seventeen years old, Mariko is promised to Minamoto Raiden, the son of the emperor’s favorite consort—a political marriage that will elevate her family’s standing. But en route to the imperial city of Inako, Mariko narrowly escapes a bloody ambush by a dangerous gang of bandits known as the Black Clan, who she learns has been hired to kill her before she reaches the palace. Dressed as a peasant […]

Blog Tour / Review: The Beauty of the Wolf by Wray Delaney

Posted February 27, 2019 by Charlotte in Blog Tour, Reviews / 0 Comments
Blog Tour / Review: The Beauty of the Wolf by Wray Delaney

The Beauty of the Wolf by Wray Delaney Published by HQ on February 21, 2019 Genres: Fantasy, Fiction, Retelling Pages: 384 Buy on Amazon Goodreads What some might call beauty, I find monstrous’ In the age of the Faerie Queene, Elizabeth I, Lord Francis Rodermere starts to lay waste to a forest. Furious, the sorceress who dwells there scrawls a curse into the bark of the first oak he fells: A faerie boy will be born to you whose beauty will be your death. Ten years later, Lord Rodermere’s son, Beau is born – and all who encounter him are struck by his great beauty. Meanwhile, many miles away in a London alchemist’s cellar lives Randa – a beast deemed too monstrous to see the light of day. And so begins a timeless tale of love, tragedy and revenge… A stunning retelling of Beauty and the Beast. I was intrigued from the moment that I found out that The Beauty of the Wolf was a retelling of Beauty and the Beast, one of my favourite stories. And with the added […]

Review: The Snowman by Michael Morporgo

Posted December 20, 2018 by Charlotte in Reviews / 0 Comments
Review: The Snowman by Michael Morporgo

The Snowman: Inspired by the original story by Raymond Briggs by Michael Morpurgo Published by Puffin on October 18, 2018 Genres: Christmas, Fiction, Retelling Pages: 160 Format: E-Arc Source: Netgalley Buy on Amazon Goodreads Beloved children’s author Michael Morpurgo has re-imagined Raymond Briggs’ classic The Snowman for a new generation of readers. One December morning, James is thrilled to wake up to see snow falling. He spends the whole day making his perfect snowman; he has coal eyes, an old green hat and scarf and a tangerine nose… just like the snowman from his favourite story. That night, something magical happens- the Snowman comes to life! He and James take to the skies on a magical adventure where they meet someone very special. Inspired by the timeless tale, Michael Morpurgo and Robin Shaw have created the perfect Christmas story for the whole family. When I saw this book, a retelling of The Snowman my go to Christmas book, my heart leapt into my mouth with excitement. I love Raymond Briggs originally storybook with its beautiful pictures and Christmassy atmosphere. I was intrigued […]

Blog Tour / Review: The Beast’s Heart by Leife Shallcross

Posted May 4, 2018 by Charlotte in Blog Tour, Reviews / 4 Comments
Blog Tour / Review: The Beast’s Heart by Leife Shallcross

The Beast’s Heart by Leife Shallcross Published by Hodder & Stoughton on May 3rd 2018 Genres: Fantasy, Fiction, Retelling, Young Adult Pages: 304 Format: E-Arc Source: Netgalley Buy on Amazon Goodreads A sumptuously magical, brand new take on a tale as old as time—read the Beast’s side of the story at long last. I am neither monster nor man—yet I am both. I am the Beast. The day I was cursed to this wretched existence was the day I was saved—although it did not feel so at the time. My redemption sprung from contemptible roots; I am not proud of what I did the day her father happened upon my crumbling, isolated chateau. But if loneliness breeds desperation then I was desperate indeed, and I did what I felt I must. My shameful behaviour was unjustly rewarded. My Isabeau. She opened my eyes, my mind and my heart; she taught me how to be human again. And now I might lose her forever. Lose yourself in this gorgeously rich and magical retelling of The Beauty and the Beast that finally […]

Review: Circe by Madeline Miller

Posted April 18, 2018 by Charlotte in Reviews / 0 Comments
Review: Circe by Madeline Miller

Circe by Madeline Miller Published by Bloomsbury Publishing UK on April 19, 2018 Genres: Fantasy, Fiction, Historical, Retelling Pages: 352 Format: E-Arc Source: Netgalley Buy on Amazon Goodreads In the house of Helios, god of the sun and mightiest of the Titans, a daughter is born. But Circe has neither the look nor the voice of divinity, and is scorned and rejected by her kin. Increasingly isolated, she turns to mortals for companionship, leading her to discover a power forbidden to the gods: witchcraft. When love drives Circe to cast a dark spell, wrathful Zeus banishes her to the remote island of Aiaia. There she learns to harness her occult craft, drawing strength from nature. But she will not always be alone; many are destined to pass through Circe’s place of exile, entwining their fates with hers. The messenger god, Hermes. The craftsman, Daedalus. A ship bearing a golden fleece. And wily Odysseus, on his epic voyage home. There is danger for a solitary woman in this world, and Circe’s independence draws the wrath of men and gods alike. To […]