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Red (Transplanted Tales #1)
by
Kate SeRine (Goodreads Author)
“My name is Tess Little. But everyone calls me Red.”
Once upon a time, a spell went awry, stranding Make Believe characters in the ordinary world. Since then, Tess “Red” Little—a/k/a Little Red Riding Hood—has worked as an Enforcer for the Chicago branch of the Fairytale Management Authority. But, consider yourself warned—she’s not just some waif with a basket of goodies. A...more
Once upon a time, a spell went awry, stranding Make Believe characters in the ordinary world. Since then, Tess “Red” Little—a/k/a Little Red Riding Hood—has worked as an Enforcer for the Chicago branch of the Fairytale Management Authority. But, consider yourself warned—she’s not just some waif with a basket of goodies. A...more
ebook, 330 pages
Published
August 2nd 2012
by Kensington Publishing Corp.
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Stacia ~ Mistress of Mediocrity
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3 of 5 stars
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Someone who wouldn't mind reading a mashup of the shows Once Upon a Time and Grimm
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Jenese (Readers Confession)
"You pretend to be this rough, tough, ass-kicking Enforcer," his tone maddeningly condescending. "But beneath it all you're just a scared little girl who's still running from the Big Bad Wolf."
3.5 stars. Red could probably win some sort of award for its cast of bizarrely screwed up characters. Snow White's a floozy? Who would've thought it? Pure as the driven snow, my ass.
Can someone with influence please get the publisher to change out the cover for this book? I was half-expecting an Urban F...more
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This book was a review request that came from the author, Kate SeRine. Upon reading the blurb, I thought this was a great concept. At the same time its one of those concepts that can be written and be awesome or just completely crazy. Let's just say that I'm completed glad to say that this book was AWESOME!!!
Just reading the Prologue which is 2 pages, had me hooked. I already knew that I would love this book. SeRine's writing style is exactly how I love an author to write. It's no holds barred,...more
Just reading the Prologue which is 2 pages, had me hooked. I already knew that I would love this book. SeRine's writing style is exactly how I love an author to write. It's no holds barred,...more
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I received a free e-copy of this novel for review from eKensington via netgalley.com
I was browsing the public catalog on Netgalley and came across this book. It sounded fun so I decided to request it. I honestly didn't expect to like it as much as I did.
It turns out, Red is an amazing debut novel. Kate SeRine has revamped fictional characters and created one hell of a story. Tess Little aka Red (aka Little Red Riding Hood) is an amazing main character. She smart, fierce and witty. I loved her de...more
I was browsing the public catalog on Netgalley and came across this book. It sounded fun so I decided to request it. I honestly didn't expect to like it as much as I did.
It turns out, Red is an amazing debut novel. Kate SeRine has revamped fictional characters and created one hell of a story. Tess Little aka Red (aka Little Red Riding Hood) is an amazing main character. She smart, fierce and witty. I loved her de...more
3,5 stars
Generally speaking, i really liked this story. I liked the concept of it, and most of its characters. In fact i loved how it started.
I liked the combination of fairytale characters and literary ones, coming together in our contemporary world. But...i got a little lost regarding some suspects of the investigation. There were two of them that i kept mixing up. I guess i wouldn't have minded if they had been more "fleshed" out as characters.
Also, Red's romantic life, was a little too muc...more
Generally speaking, i really liked this story. I liked the concept of it, and most of its characters. In fact i loved how it started.
I liked the combination of fairytale characters and literary ones, coming together in our contemporary world. But...i got a little lost regarding some suspects of the investigation. There were two of them that i kept mixing up. I guess i wouldn't have minded if they had been more "fleshed" out as characters.
Also, Red's romantic life, was a little too muc...more
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4.5 Fun-filled stars
Oh, what an absolutely fabulous read! This was a simply brilliant mix of tongue in cheek humour, serious crime-solving, kick-ass characters, unique worldbuilding, all combined with a cleverly written mystery and a positively enthralling romance. I suggest every Urban Fantasy and/or Paranormal Romance fan grab this book ASAP as it will bring you something really fun and totally different to your favourite genre.
I kept bringing to mind...more
4.5 Fun-filled stars
Oh, what an absolutely fabulous read! This was a simply brilliant mix of tongue in cheek humour, serious crime-solving, kick-ass characters, unique worldbuilding, all combined with a cleverly written mystery and a positively enthralling romance. I suggest every Urban Fantasy and/or Paranormal Romance fan grab this book ASAP as it will bring you something really fun and totally different to your favourite genre.
I kept bringing to mind...more
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I really enjoyed this modernization of fairytale characters with not so perfect lives as thought in their stories and a enticing bloody mystery to solve, and maybe even a blooming relationship along the way.
****FULL REVIEW****
Tess Little's, know as Red, recent mark to bring in Dave "Pied Piper" is a usual occurrence of minor parole violation turns surprising and doesn't make sense when he quickly takes his own life in front of her instead of going in. Something had him sacred and doesn't feel ri...more
****FULL REVIEW****
Tess Little's, know as Red, recent mark to bring in Dave "Pied Piper" is a usual occurrence of minor parole violation turns surprising and doesn't make sense when he quickly takes his own life in front of her instead of going in. Something had him sacred and doesn't feel ri...more
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Unfortunately I only made it to 30%. The story never picked up for me and I couldn't really press myself to keep going. The concept was interesting, it just seemed a bit too kitschy for me...especially with Snow White being a prostitute. Just not my cuppa.
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2.5 stars, really, but who's counting?
Red has a premise which could have borne some potent observations about storytelling and craft, but opts instead for sight gags and quipping. Which isn't really a problem, per se, and as the book in my hands on a Sunday afternoon, Red acquitted itself with the right kind of large gestures and hijinks so that I could carry on distracted half-projects without losing the threads. Certainly, in the wrong mood, this squandered opportuni...more
2.5 stars, really, but who's counting?
Red has a premise which could have borne some potent observations about storytelling and craft, but opts instead for sight gags and quipping. Which isn't really a problem, per se, and as the book in my hands on a Sunday afternoon, Red acquitted itself with the right kind of large gestures and hijinks so that I could carry on distracted half-projects without losing the threads. Certainly, in the wrong mood, this squandered opportuni...more
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A fun read that hit everything I love - mystery, tension, romance, humor, strong characters, good writing. Ms. SeRine took fairy tale characters and did a fabulous job bringing them to real life in a gritty, modern world. She had me settling in with pleasure at the very first lines of the book: "What do you get when you cross an egomaniacal fairy godmother, an arrogant genie, and a couple of wandering plagiarists whose idea of cultural preservation is stealing the stories of unsuspecting village...more
I loved this book. I thought it was a good take on what happened to literature that crossed over, and really having Darcy in it made it that much more fantastic. I love a reality where Elizabeth & Darcy exist. While minor characters it was nice world building that shows promise for an excellent new series.
So many authors do not take the time to give you the detail, and this one lets you fully visualize this world without beating you over the head "telling" you everything. The characters were...more
So many authors do not take the time to give you the detail, and this one lets you fully visualize this world without beating you over the head "telling" you everything. The characters were...more
Red, as in Little Red Riding hood, has been an enforcer of the law for years. Hunting down tales who get a little out of hand is just one of the ways Red spends her day. That is until Death comes knocking with a case that will either make or break red. Forced to take on a partner Red finds herself in the all too familiar situation of fight or flight. Now she will have to face her past and secrets that have been kept from her for decades; no longer able to run she will have to find the courage to...more
so imo, this is more UF then PNR, mostly cuz the romantic bits aren't, well....romantic...A least not til the end, I mean the scenes are there, but of the meh variety.
It also doesn't help, and this is a bit of a spoiler but also a deal breaker for some romance fans, so I've gotta mention it,(view spoiler)...more
There seems to be a great influx of "fairy re-tellings" cropping up as of late. I am over the moon to report that authoress extraordinaire, Kate SeRine has penned a tale that is choc full of not only the fantastic personas whose tales we have come to know and love; but the love, loss, deceit, and plot twists that are the hallmarks of all great mysteries.
The character's of childhood stories are all grown up in this 'who done it'. They have migrated from the scripted safety of their stories and n...more
The character's of childhood stories are all grown up in this 'who done it'. They have migrated from the scripted safety of their stories and n...more
A battle between a fairy godmother and a genie warped reality and brought characters from the land of Make Believe into the Here and Now (that'd be our world), stranding them in reality. Red, aka Little Red Riding Hood aka Tess Little, is an Enforcer, in charge of making sure the characters who've crossed over don't get out of hand or reveal themselves to Ordinaries. She's bad-assed, leaving that little lost girl in the red cape back in the forest and strapping on a gun and badge.
Nate Grimm, a...more
Nate Grimm, a...more
Don't think this is all about your Goldilocks, Simple Simons, or Little Red Riding Hoods, because you would be wrong. Literary characters are brought to vivid life in this book, as well. It's an absolute gem of a premise, and the secondary characters, mystery, and world building are beautifully done.
That said, there were more than a few times I wanted one of those excellently rendered secondary characters to slip a Xanex or Valium into Tess "Red" Little aka Little Red Riding Hoods tea. Epic mood...more
That said, there were more than a few times I wanted one of those excellently rendered secondary characters to slip a Xanex or Valium into Tess "Red" Little aka Little Red Riding Hoods tea. Epic mood...more
This book came to my attention when it was offered free for Kindle. The plot sounded promising so not only did I grab it, but I read it almost immediately. I have so many backlogged books to read that freebies usually sit around and gather dust on my kindle unless someone recommends it to me or something about it catches my eye. I am SO glad that something grabbed me about this book and got me to read it rather than leaving it to get lost in my hundreds of unread books on my kindle. This book wa...more
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Nearly two hundred years ago, a spell gone awry cast the characters from the land of Make Believe into the world of Here and Now. These characters are named Tales and are left to fend for their selves in an unfamiliar place with unfamiliar realities. When the Fairytale Management Authority (FMA) has a problem, they call enforcer Tess “Red” Little aka Little Red Riding Hood. She grew up, ditched her hood and now walks around with in cherry red combat boots with a gun. There’s a serial killer murd...more
Tess Little, AKA Red, is an “Enforcer” in the Chicago area. An enforcer tracks downs and brings in the local fairytale characters (who have “crossed over” to Hear & Now) who break the FMA laws.
Her current job has her tracking down the Pied Piper. Which sadly ends in his death, by suicide. During this, she gets danced away from the scene by the local detective/reaper, Nate Grimm. (Let’s just say by the description, many women wouldn’t mind having that dance! ) Grimm is out to be her partner,...more
Her current job has her tracking down the Pied Piper. Which sadly ends in his death, by suicide. During this, she gets danced away from the scene by the local detective/reaper, Nate Grimm. (Let’s just say by the description, many women wouldn’t mind having that dance! ) Grimm is out to be her partner,...more
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I'm not a big romance reader by any stretch of the imagination, but I thoroughly loved this book. It was one fun ride, and I immediately went online and bought the next one. The world of Kate SeRine is like a mash-up of Jasper Fforde and the TV show "Once Upon a Time" with a little bit of "True Blood" thrown in to spice things up a bit.
In this fun fantasy, a duel between Cinderella's fairy godmother and Aladdin's genie backfired and sent a host of fairy tale characters into our world, or "Here...more
In this fun fantasy, a duel between Cinderella's fairy godmother and Aladdin's genie backfired and sent a host of fairy tale characters into our world, or "Here...more
* Mild spoiler alert *
3.5 stars.
Red is the first book in The Transplanted Tales series and adds a refreshing addition to the UF/ PNR genre. You get your compulsory mix of vampires, werewolves, shifters and fairies, kick-arse sexy heroine and charming love interest in the shape of erm… The Grim Reaper?! Red adds an interesting spin to Fairytales. In this story, Fairytale, Nursery Rhyme and Literary characters are hurtled from their make believe world into the present day (thanks to a spell throwd...more
3.5 stars.
Red is the first book in The Transplanted Tales series and adds a refreshing addition to the UF/ PNR genre. You get your compulsory mix of vampires, werewolves, shifters and fairies, kick-arse sexy heroine and charming love interest in the shape of erm… The Grim Reaper?! Red adds an interesting spin to Fairytales. In this story, Fairytale, Nursery Rhyme and Literary characters are hurtled from their make believe world into the present day (thanks to a spell throwd...more
Red is a pain in the posterior, but she's a sweetheart, too. Fiercely loyal - and I do mean fiercely - to those who are her friends, she fights with everything she has and everything she can finagle to join her. Her need for justice is palpable, as is her personal insecurity. I don't know that I'd be BFFs with her, but I respect her.
The world-building in here is not hyped up - I have a sense that we'll get more of an idea of the details as the series progresses - but there are enough details to...more
The world-building in here is not hyped up - I have a sense that we'll get more of an idea of the details as the series progresses - but there are enough details to...more
I recently read this--I enjoy spins on fairy tales.
Tess Littls is "Red" she used to be Little Red Riding Hood--but she and many other "Tales" crossed over years ago into the world of ordinaries (humans). She's an enforcer, her job is to take in Tales that are breaking the law.
When one Tale kills himself, instead of allowing Tess to bring him in, she is forced into an investigation of a series of murders with the primary suspects being her former lovers. She is roped into working with Nate Grimm...more
Tess Littls is "Red" she used to be Little Red Riding Hood--but she and many other "Tales" crossed over years ago into the world of ordinaries (humans). She's an enforcer, her job is to take in Tales that are breaking the law.
When one Tale kills himself, instead of allowing Tess to bring him in, she is forced into an investigation of a series of murders with the primary suspects being her former lovers. She is roped into working with Nate Grimm...more
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Ever since Once Upon a Time has been a part of our TV fare, Fairy Tales have made a comeback and this new take is hot and saucy. Once Upon a Time all the fairy tales and literary characters lived in Make Believe, engrossed in their own tales. But then 200 years ago a spell was cast incorrectly after a fairy godmother, genie and some plagiarists crossed each other and the fairy tales were thrown into the World of Here and Now whe...more
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Ever since Once Upon a Time has been a part of our TV fare, Fairy Tales have made a comeback and this new take is hot and saucy. Once Upon a Time all the fairy tales and literary characters lived in Make Believe, engrossed in their own tales. But then 200 years ago a spell was cast incorrectly after a fairy godmother, genie and some plagiarists crossed each other and the fairy tales were thrown into the World of Here and Now whe...more
Damn, I liked this one. I regret sitting on it for so long, but, hey, that's what vacations are for, to catch-up.
Red takes the premise made familiar in Once Upon a Time, (fairy tale & other fictional characters migrating to our world) minus the Curse, and turns it into an urban fantasy. Fairy tales are being murdered and Red is the one to figure out why. SeRine doesn't just focus on the characters we all know (Snow White, the Darcys, Cinderella), but brings in more obscure minor characters a...more
Red takes the premise made familiar in Once Upon a Time, (fairy tale & other fictional characters migrating to our world) minus the Curse, and turns it into an urban fantasy. Fairy tales are being murdered and Red is the one to figure out why. SeRine doesn't just focus on the characters we all know (Snow White, the Darcys, Cinderella), but brings in more obscure minor characters a...more
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RED by KSerine is a strong debut and an even stronger start to a wonderful series. It is the perfect amalgam of Urban Fantasy and dark fairy tale being both whimsical and deadly. I would recommend this to anybody who loves kick ass heroines, procedural series and mind boggling mysteries.
RED by KSerine is a strong debut and an even stronger start to a wonderful series. It is the perfect amalgam of Urban Fantasy and dark fairy tale being both whimsical and deadly. I would recommend this to anybody who loves kick ass heroines, procedural series and mind boggling mysteries.
I love fairy-tale retellings and urban fantasy. When I read Cait’s review @Basia’s Bookshelf I knew I had to read this book. So I grabbed a copy of Red, to share with you. When a spell goes awry characters find themselves in the “here and how.” Filled with humor, beloved characters, suspense and romance this novel grabbed me from the first pages. SeRine has added her own unique twist and created a new series you are going to love.
SeRine drops us right into the story when we meet Tess “Red” Littl...more
SeRine drops us right into the story when we meet Tess “Red” Littl...more
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Every once in a while, you read a book that makes you want to climb to the top of the nearest building and shout to the masses “You guys all really need to read this book!” For me, Red is the most recent read that has made me feel this way.
Red is the first book in Kate SeRine’s Transplanted Tales series. When I started this book, after reading the blurb, I was expecting an interesting twist on the characters I read as a child in my favorite story books b...more
Every once in a while, you read a book that makes you want to climb to the top of the nearest building and shout to the masses “You guys all really need to read this book!” For me, Red is the most recent read that has made me feel this way.
Red is the first book in Kate SeRine’s Transplanted Tales series. When I started this book, after reading the blurb, I was expecting an interesting twist on the characters I read as a child in my favorite story books b...more
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FANTASTIC debut read!!!!
Synopsis: ""My name is Tess Little. But everyone calls me Red." Once upon a time, a spell went awry, stranding Make Believe characters in the ordinary world. Since then, Tess "Red" Little--a/k/a Little Red Riding Hood--has worked as an Enforcer for the Chicago branch of the Fairytale Management Authority. But, consider yourself warned--she's not just some waif with a basket of goodies. All grown up and with nothing to lose, a gun and combat boots is more her style. And Re...more
Synopsis: ""My name is Tess Little. But everyone calls me Red." Once upon a time, a spell went awry, stranding Make Believe characters in the ordinary world. Since then, Tess "Red" Little--a/k/a Little Red Riding Hood--has worked as an Enforcer for the Chicago branch of the Fairytale Management Authority. But, consider yourself warned--she's not just some waif with a basket of goodies. All grown up and with nothing to lose, a gun and combat boots is more her style. And Re...more
I love love love fairy tales! This was by far the best twist on fairy tale, nursery rhyme and literature characters that I've read. A spell gone wrong has thrust all these familiar characters into the Here and Now. Little Red Riding Hood is an enforcer for the Fairytale Management Authority, Snow White runs a brothel and Little Miss Muffet is a coroner! It only gets better from there =] I had to use Google a few times to refresh my old brain on some of the characters, but this was one of the fun...more
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Kate SeRine (pronounced “serene”) faithfully watched weekend monster movie marathons while growing up, each week hoping that maybe this time the creature du jour would get the girl. But every week she was disappointed. So when she began writing her own stories, Kate vowed that her characters would always have a happily ever after. And, thus, her love for paranormal romance was born.
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“What do you get when you cross an egomaniacal fairy godmother, an arrogant genie, and a couple of wandering plagiarists whose idea of cultural preservation is stealing the stories of unsuspecting villagers and passing them off as their own?”
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“I’d always imagined that I’d come up with something clever and pithy when it came to my last words, but as I stood there staring at those horrifying green eyes, I settled for a little startled profanity.
How embarrassing.”
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