I read everything Marissa Meyer writes--the Cinder series is still one of my favorite comfort reads. So when I heard she was doing a Rumpelstiltskin book I knew I had to get it, even though I wasn't sure what to expect.
What I really loved the most was the inclusion of the Germanic fairy tales, which obviously makes sense given the Brothers Grimm origin of Rumpelstiltskin. But in this case, it's very clear that Meyer worked hard to find ways to incorporate little known stories, and she does so very successfully. Thankfully, the overall book isn't near as dark as the original tale! But it is still darker than the Cinder series, so readers be aware of that.
Even though there are definitely creepy, gothic inspired moments in the book, the dialog was witty and fun, and Meyer clearly had a good time writing this! I'm looking forward to the sequel!
What I really loved the most was the inclusion of the Germanic fairy tales, which obviously makes sense given the Brothers Grimm origin of Rumpelstiltskin. But in this case, it's very clear that Meyer worked hard to find ways to incorporate little known stories, and she does so very successfully. Thankfully, the overall book isn't near as dark as the original tale! But it is still darker than the Cinder series, so readers be aware of that.
Even though there are definitely creepy, gothic inspired moments in the book, the dialog was witty and fun, and Meyer clearly had a good time writing this! I'm looking forward to the sequel!