Read for: Recent Purchase & Loved the Grisha Trilogy
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Synopsis: "Love speaks in flowers. Truth requires thorns.
Travel to a world of dark bargains struck by moonlight, of haunted towns and hungry woods, of talking beasts and gingerbread golems, where a young mermaid's voice can summon deadly storms and where a river might do a lovestruck boy's bidding but only for a terrible price.
Inspired by myth, fairy tale, and folklore, #1 New York Times–bestselling author Leigh Bardugo has crafted a deliciously atmospheric collection of short stories filled with betrayals, revenge, sacrifice, and love.
Perfect for new readers and dedicated fans, these tales will transport you to lands both familiar and strange—to a fully realized world of dangerous magic that millions have visited through the novels of the Grishaverse.
This collection of six stories includes three brand-new tales, all of them lavishly illustrated with art that changes with each turn of the page, culminating in six stunning full-spread illustrations as rich in detail as the stories themselves."
My Review: I was so excited for this book I even pre-ordered it, I loved the Grisha Trilogy and was ready to dive into anything else in that realm. Sadly, I just couldn't get into this book, I don't know if it was the fact that I was missing the characters or the story line or if it was the fact that it didn't have as much magic as I was hoping. I did like the classic folktale feel to this collection of stories though. I did find some of them to be just too similar to ones I have heard in the past, they were only slightly changed to fit the world. It is still a great way to fill the time until the next release in this world but isn't really necessary to pick up.
Travel to a world of dark bargains struck by moonlight, of haunted towns and hungry woods, of talking beasts and gingerbread golems, where a young mermaid's voice can summon deadly storms and where a river might do a lovestruck boy's bidding but only for a terrible price.
Inspired by myth, fairy tale, and folklore, #1 New York Times–bestselling author Leigh Bardugo has crafted a deliciously atmospheric collection of short stories filled with betrayals, revenge, sacrifice, and love.
Perfect for new readers and dedicated fans, these tales will transport you to lands both familiar and strange—to a fully realized world of dangerous magic that millions have visited through the novels of the Grishaverse.
This collection of six stories includes three brand-new tales, all of them lavishly illustrated with art that changes with each turn of the page, culminating in six stunning full-spread illustrations as rich in detail as the stories themselves."
My Review: I was so excited for this book I even pre-ordered it, I loved the Grisha Trilogy and was ready to dive into anything else in that realm. Sadly, I just couldn't get into this book, I don't know if it was the fact that I was missing the characters or the story line or if it was the fact that it didn't have as much magic as I was hoping. I did like the classic folktale feel to this collection of stories though. I did find some of them to be just too similar to ones I have heard in the past, they were only slightly changed to fit the world. It is still a great way to fill the time until the next release in this world but isn't really necessary to pick up.
My Rating: While I did enjoy this and having this extra insight into the traditional stories held in Ravka, it just fell a little short for me. I give it a rating of Two Paws and a Stump Wag.
Sorry it disappointed. I haven’t read the Grisha Trilogy yet but I know it’s well loved so I’m sad to hear this one wasn’t great.
ReplyDeleteSorry this one fell flat. I haven't read Bardugo's books yet, but they are on my list!
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