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The Grimm Curse #3
Snow White
From the creator of NBC’s hit series, GRIMM, author Stephen Carpenter presents the third in his bestselling GRIMM CURSE series – Snow White.
Jake Grimm—now 18—has fallen in love with the beautiful heiress Becca Lancaster. Becca is the loveliest young woman in Woodland—the fairest of all—and the envy of her father’s new spouse.
Jake realizes too late that there is a new twist in the old tale of the jealous stepmother. A plot for Becca’s grisly murder is underway…but love has clouded Jake’s judgment.
Jealousy, vanity, and murder remain the themes from the classic tale, but this re-telling of Snow White presents them with shocking new twists for the modern age.
Jake Grimm—now 18—has fallen in love with the beautiful heiress Becca Lancaster. Becca is the loveliest young woman in Woodland—the fairest of all—and the envy of her father’s new spouse.
Jake realizes too late that there is a new twist in the old tale of the jealous stepmother. A plot for Becca’s grisly murder is underway…but love has clouded Jake’s judgment.
Jealousy, vanity, and murder remain the themes from the classic tale, but this re-telling of Snow White presents them with shocking new twists for the modern age.
88 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 25, 2012
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September 4, 2014
Take one of the most beloved fairy tales in the English language, add it to one of my favorite TV shows of the last several seasons and you get....a huge disappointment. This could have been fun. It could have been scary. It could have been entertaining. Instead it was predictable, flat and frankly, stupid. Using her cell-phone as the mirror? It texts her that she is the fairest? Give me a break! The take on the Evil queen felt like a sad, pathetic bid to be "relevant." The writing was insipid. Everything about this book screamed, "Let's make a buck while the show is still popular." So disappointing. If anything about the book could have had a spark of what makes the TV show good, I would have been a big fan. The only thing I enjoyed about it was that it only took me an hour to read it.
September 4, 2019
Interesting....
I have to say, this was an interesting twist in a timeless story. I was a little confused off and on because I hadn’t read the first 2 of the series , but even without the history from them this was a very interesting twist.
I have to say, this was an interesting twist in a timeless story. I was a little confused off and on because I hadn’t read the first 2 of the series , but even without the history from them this was a very interesting twist.
April 13, 2020
Snow White but no dwarfs!
This story gives a whole new meaning to the wicked witch/stepmother! A fun segment of the series as Jake continues to learn how to become a huntsman.
This story gives a whole new meaning to the wicked witch/stepmother! A fun segment of the series as Jake continues to learn how to become a huntsman.
February 24, 2016
"Snow White" is the third book in the "Grimm Curse" series. Jake Grimm, now at 18 years old, is the last of the Grimms, which makes him the new Huntsman -- the only one who can stop the Otherworlders, who hide in plain sight among us. He was never trained in his "job" but has learned quite a lot from his experiences over the last couple of years.
In this book, Jake falls in love with Becca Lancaster, who easily plays the part of the "fairest of all" in this modern version of the old fairy tale, with a personality as beautiful as her stunning appearance. Therefore, Jake unwittingly plays the part of the Prince. Becca's father, Phillip, is exceedingly rich and fulfills a modern version of the King. And finally, there's Erin/Aaron. He starts off as beautiful Erin, who intends to seduce Phillip, but is caught short when it becomes obvious that Phillip likes guys! No problem -- "she" turns into "he", and Erin becomes Aaron, the handsomest "queen" anywhere, and the seduction proceeds as planned, resulting in Phillip's divorce and subsequent marriage to Aaron.
Aaron has no problems until Becca "blooms" in her teens, becoming beautiful in appearance and manner, and he finally figures out that HE is no longer the "fairest in the land". Which of course makes Aaron the "evil stepmother" (stepfather) when he decides that Becca must be killed. Unfortunately for him, and fortunately for Becca, the Huntsman starts to get his warning feelings of dread around Aaron, recognizes the problem, and decides that he must somehow save Becca.
I mostly enjoyed this short book (at ~88 pages, more of a novella), though not quite as much as the first two. It put a strange modern twist on an old fairy tale. 3.5 stars, rounded up to 4.
In this book, Jake falls in love with Becca Lancaster, who easily plays the part of the "fairest of all" in this modern version of the old fairy tale, with a personality as beautiful as her stunning appearance. Therefore, Jake unwittingly plays the part of the Prince. Becca's father, Phillip, is exceedingly rich and fulfills a modern version of the King. And finally, there's Erin/Aaron. He starts off as beautiful Erin, who intends to seduce Phillip, but is caught short when it becomes obvious that Phillip likes guys! No problem -- "she" turns into "he", and Erin becomes Aaron, the handsomest "queen" anywhere, and the seduction proceeds as planned, resulting in Phillip's divorce and subsequent marriage to Aaron.
Aaron has no problems until Becca "blooms" in her teens, becoming beautiful in appearance and manner, and he finally figures out that HE is no longer the "fairest in the land". Which of course makes Aaron the "evil stepmother" (stepfather) when he decides that Becca must be killed. Unfortunately for him, and fortunately for Becca, the Huntsman starts to get his warning feelings of dread around Aaron, recognizes the problem, and decides that he must somehow save Becca.
I mostly enjoyed this short book (at ~88 pages, more of a novella), though not quite as much as the first two. It put a strange modern twist on an old fairy tale. 3.5 stars, rounded up to 4.
March 19, 2013
Entertaining, but nothing to write home about. Read time - 3.5 hours mostly during commercial breaks.
Again, several pages were directly taken from the previous book, which were taken from book number 1. Unnecessarily repetitive and un-creative.
This book takes place three years after the last book, a giant leap forwards in the development of the character. His companion is almost non-existent and he's suddenly in love? Confusing to say the least. I get very tired of hearing about how Jake reads/has read "the will" over and over including all the indexes and appendices and yadda yadda yadda!
The actual fairytale part has a nice, modern day twist. A whole new meaning to the phrase "evil queen" and it was nice the "snow white" was not pale skinned, with black hair and red lips.
It was easy to read, but not as much fun as the other two and not as well written either.
Again, several pages were directly taken from the previous book, which were taken from book number 1. Unnecessarily repetitive and un-creative.
This book takes place three years after the last book, a giant leap forwards in the development of the character. His companion is almost non-existent and he's suddenly in love? Confusing to say the least. I get very tired of hearing about how Jake reads/has read "the will" over and over including all the indexes and appendices and yadda yadda yadda!
The actual fairytale part has a nice, modern day twist. A whole new meaning to the phrase "evil queen" and it was nice the "snow white" was not pale skinned, with black hair and red lips.
It was easy to read, but not as much fun as the other two and not as well written either.
February 10, 2013
this book was ok but i was really confused cuz im not sure how much time has passed since the last one? we come in and hes in love with someone weve never even heard of before.... and the girl that helps him with everything? where is she? why did it take her so long to get to him and we hardly heard about her at all. also is this the last book in the series? cuz the ending kinda sounded like it was the end of it all but it was rushed and vague. i really liked the first two im hoping if there are more books that they will be as good as those and not as rushed and confusing as this one.
March 3, 2013
First off I'd like to say that I love the TV show Grimm and that this book doesn't do it justice. I'd like to say that it is just dumb that Jake can bring people back to life. In the last book he brought a girl who was eaten alive and her sick aunt who was smothered back to life. He's not god. He shouldn't be able do that, its just stupid. Then there is the fact that there are only two main characters. The author needs to add more characters so its not just maddie and jake. Sorry if my review sucks. I dont do them so well. Sorry
January 30, 2015
Good quick fantasy read
Nice modern take on the classic tale. Good pace and development for the length of the book. It makes me wonder how it would have progressed if it had been longer. Love the play on gender roles and their matter of fact treatment by the characters over all. I am curious about other books in this series.
Nice modern take on the classic tale. Good pace and development for the length of the book. It makes me wonder how it would have progressed if it had been longer. Love the play on gender roles and their matter of fact treatment by the characters over all. I am curious about other books in this series.
February 10, 2013
This is the 3rd book in th The Grimm Curse novella series. Very well told - particularly like the characterization of the Queen and inner turmoil of the Grimm. The only concern I had was that it jumped 3 years in the future from the end of the second book when the Grimm was 15 or so.
June 9, 2013
If you've read the first two Grimm Curse novellas then you have come to know Jake and love his sense of responsibility, determination, and fortitude. In this Snow White "remake", Jake plays the role of the Prince. It is a sweet tale of star-crossed lovers. So sad though!
June 29, 2014
Grimm Curse, Snow White, Stephen Carpenter
Jacob Grimm's Little Snow White story revisited for modern day with wildly redesigned creative characters. I loved it. I'm a bit sad as I see no other Stephen Carpenter Grimm Curse books on the market.
January 17, 2018
A good take on the original fairy tales.
February 9, 2013
Loved the storyline but there were several plot holes that were hard to get past. I believe with a little more editing, I would have given this 5 stars.
May 19, 2013
Interesting take on the Evil Queen, but overall disappointing.
September 2, 2013
oh por Grimm not to have the one thing that everyone needs. at least he got the evil queen.
happy hunting, huntsmen
happy hunting, huntsmen
January 9, 2017
It was a good book but like all the others it was just too short. I hope there is a 4th book soon.
August 9, 2013
Very good, but really hope it is not the end of the series.
September 3, 2013
I was really disappointed in this book. It wasn't as great as the other 2. =/
December 27, 2013
Review to come...
October 3, 2013
A large portion of this book was taken wither directly from the previous novel or a recap of it, I wasn't impressed. The book also felt rough around the edges. The others were better quality
July 26, 2016
These books are interesting twists on fairy tales and apparently align with the tv show - which I don't watch. Nice read - very quick. Good for an "in between" book.
May 8, 2014
Typical teen fantasy-type story; not all that engaging, but interesting premise using the grimm fairy tales.
October 13, 2014
This was a great story. I love the twist on the classic fairy tale! And I am really enjoying the wise young man Jake is becoming. I hope we'll be seeing more of him.
May 26, 2015
What might have been.
Those were words in the latter part of the book, in which also come to the latter part of this review.
Those were words in the latter part of the book, in which also come to the latter part of this review.
June 13, 2017
I loved it. This is an amazing story with a new twist on Snow White. I can't put it down and definitely be reading more of these. Highly recommend it.
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October 12, 2013
A great and very modern twist on the Snow White fairytale.
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