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Hans & Greta: a Twisted Fairy Tale Novella
Head into the forest with one studly guy and a psycho girl in this twisted fairy tale novella with a chance of zombie.
Hans and his contentious fiancé, Liesel, are just two warm bodies who wander too far into a forest that was once the site of a zombie infestation. When they stumble upon a romantic cottage, Hans is completely unaware that the woman who will capture his heart—as well as his meaty flesh—is hidden away inside the charming home. To claim true love, Hans will have to endure captivity, unraveling mystery, and a brawl with zombies.
Hans and his contentious fiancé, Liesel, are just two warm bodies who wander too far into a forest that was once the site of a zombie infestation. When they stumble upon a romantic cottage, Hans is completely unaware that the woman who will capture his heart—as well as his meaty flesh—is hidden away inside the charming home. To claim true love, Hans will have to endure captivity, unraveling mystery, and a brawl with zombies.
87 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 8, 2013
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About the author
Nicki Elson
14 books140 followersNicki Elson writes spicy fiction with a sweet and dreamy center. She does other stuff, too...like obsess over reality TV (and she's not ashamed to admit it).
Writing fiction wasn't something Nicki set out to do; it just sort of happened when she realized writing reports was by far her favorite part of her investment consulting position. She traded stock allocation and diversification for story arcs and dialogue and now weaves creative writing into her life with her family in the Chicago suburbs.
Nicki writes with two goals in mind: #1 to keep the characters realistic, even when their circumstances are anything but, and #2 to make the reader feel.
Twitter: @NickiElson3D
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Writing fiction wasn't something Nicki set out to do; it just sort of happened when she realized writing reports was by far her favorite part of her investment consulting position. She traded stock allocation and diversification for story arcs and dialogue and now weaves creative writing into her life with her family in the Chicago suburbs.
Nicki writes with two goals in mind: #1 to keep the characters realistic, even when their circumstances are anything but, and #2 to make the reader feel.
Twitter: @NickiElson3D
Facebook: By Nicki Elson
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Displaying 1 - 16 of 16 reviews
October 8, 2013
It's not because I love Nicki.
It's not because this story was dedicated to me. (Yes, I might be bragging here, suck it).
It's not because I might be biased. I'm not.
It's because this story was freaking AWESESAUCE!!
These zombies are the shit!! I like different, I've always said that, and Nicki did not disappoint!!
I love it when I get to read something that keeps me interested and this did it, I read it between breaks at work and got so many funny looks because of my reactions, I'm one of those people you can read anything on their faces, and again, I loved this!!
Man, I want more....
It's not because this story was dedicated to me. (Yes, I might be bragging here, suck it).
It's not because I might be biased. I'm not.
It's because this story was freaking AWESESAUCE!!
These zombies are the shit!! I like different, I've always said that, and Nicki did not disappoint!!
I love it when I get to read something that keeps me interested and this did it, I read it between breaks at work and got so many funny looks because of my reactions, I'm one of those people you can read anything on their faces, and again, I loved this!!
Man, I want more....
October 19, 2017
I really don't enjoy zombie novels, but as I needed one for a challenge, I decided to give this one a try. It wasn't that good. It tried way too hard to be too many things! It was supposed to be a fairy tale retelling, and it had some of those elements, but it seemed too mashed up to be actually like that story! It tried too hard to be a romance, as the romance scenes felt forced, and the sexual aspect felt too forced into the erotic zone. It was entertaining enough, hence the 2 star rating, but this is not one I would keep or recommend.
October 24, 2016
This is a retold fairy tale about Hansel and Gretel for adults (not children), and it's unlike anything you've read with zombies tied into the story we all know.
Hans wants to save his father's business, so he has to "marry" a woman for her money, but his fiance is not exactly a catch and gets them lost in the woods. After a long night, they come across a house where a lonely, senile woman lives. Hans soon finds himself stuck in a cage. For days, he tries to get out with no success. He manages to pry bricks out of the back wall, exposing a hole to a room. Inside the room is a young woman with cropped hair...Greta.
This story is slow, but I enjoyed the hints from other fairy tales in Han's and Greta's pasts.
The subtitle is accurate. This is definitely s dark version with a strange twist.
Hans wants to save his father's business, so he has to "marry" a woman for her money, but his fiance is not exactly a catch and gets them lost in the woods. After a long night, they come across a house where a lonely, senile woman lives. Hans soon finds himself stuck in a cage. For days, he tries to get out with no success. He manages to pry bricks out of the back wall, exposing a hole to a room. Inside the room is a young woman with cropped hair...Greta.
This story is slow, but I enjoyed the hints from other fairy tales in Han's and Greta's pasts.
The subtitle is accurate. This is definitely s dark version with a strange twist.
April 7, 2014
This is not your grannies Hansel and Gretel. It's not a mushy ya/teen romance either. Hans & Greta is a funny and sarcastic ride, with a few twists that I didn't see coming. There is also a lot of nods to other fairy tales throughout. It was extremely amusing to see how the author worked them in. Lastly there are zombies! Hellos, every good book needs a zombie or two! These zombies weren't your everyday comp,moan,comp zombies, but then again Hans & Gretel isn't your traditional fairy tale, so by the time they made their appearance I wouldn't have expected anything less.
I loved the main characters. They each had their own set of views, as well as flaws, and sometimes those views clashed with hysterical results. I couldn't wait to see what some of the characters would do next, especially the bad ones!
I really enjoyed the story overall. I definitely plan on reading more of Elson's work!
I loved the main characters. They each had their own set of views, as well as flaws, and sometimes those views clashed with hysterical results. I couldn't wait to see what some of the characters would do next, especially the bad ones!
I really enjoyed the story overall. I definitely plan on reading more of Elson's work!
November 22, 2014
Hans and Greta watch out - the zombies are here! Okay, usually I'm not a zombie fan, but this isn't a story about walking dead eating brains at every turn either. The author does a wonderful job taking a well-known fairytale and twisting it into an entirely different story.
Hans is handsome and well-built and drool-worthy. And Greta? Well, that's a surprise all for itself.
There's enough in this story to make it familiar, but guesses at what is really going on turn up empty handed. The writing is smooth, the characters enjoyable...and slightly sinister. It's definitely something I didn't want to put down, and with the short length, I didn't have to.
I really recommend this to all fairytale retelling fans who like a little dark added to their happily-ever-afters.
Hans is handsome and well-built and drool-worthy. And Greta? Well, that's a surprise all for itself.
There's enough in this story to make it familiar, but guesses at what is really going on turn up empty handed. The writing is smooth, the characters enjoyable...and slightly sinister. It's definitely something I didn't want to put down, and with the short length, I didn't have to.
I really recommend this to all fairytale retelling fans who like a little dark added to their happily-ever-afters.
October 10, 2013
I very much enjoyed this quick read. From the first page it is snappy with quick witted dialogue and sharp characterizations.The description is vivid without bogging the reader down in every tiny detail.
The fairytale setting had a modern feel to it, think Once Upon a Time and you'll know what I mean. Nicki very cleverly weaves in titbits from other stories flawlessly. Going in, I was sure I would know how this would play out since I know the tale. I was wrong and the author keeps the reader guessing fight up to the end.
Highly recommend.
The fairytale setting had a modern feel to it, think Once Upon a Time and you'll know what I mean. Nicki very cleverly weaves in titbits from other stories flawlessly. Going in, I was sure I would know how this would play out since I know the tale. I was wrong and the author keeps the reader guessing fight up to the end.
Highly recommend.
October 17, 2013
Oh, this was too fun! Great short read that I devoured in one sitting. I love mash-ups and this one is zombie meets several fairy tales. Added to the fun of a romantic romp with a spooky-fabulous twist, was trying to figure out which fairy tales were weaving their way effortlessly into the plot. I dare you not to smile. Fun characters, fun story, fun read!
October 16, 2013
mixes my love for a really good fairy tale with romance and .... zombies.
Dark it is with a good mix of paranormal. I'm just glad I didn't have to worry about zombie sex. Now that I'm not sure I would have been able to read.
Dark it is with a good mix of paranormal. I'm just glad I didn't have to worry about zombie sex. Now that I'm not sure I would have been able to read.
February 22, 2014
Well, I definitely wouldn't call it "sexy." Hans and Greta were boring as heck, and their romance kind of ruined the story. Liesel was the best character and she became a zombie.
Still, this was a good idea for a retelling. I think it might have worked better as a novel.
Still, this was a good idea for a retelling. I think it might have worked better as a novel.
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July 25, 2014
Hahaha. I finished this funny little story in one day. I loved the play on fairy tale tropes, and though most of it was expected, the zombie introduction had me snickering. This book is great for anyone who enjoys poking fun at tropes (and I am certainly one of those people).
May 27, 2018
Nice read!
For those who love twisted fairy tales this is a must read. It has a little bit of everything! Zombies are definitely a nice touch to redefine the Hansel and Gretel we all grew up with. An easy read and flowed well. Very happy with this book and the author!
For those who love twisted fairy tales this is a must read. It has a little bit of everything! Zombies are definitely a nice touch to redefine the Hansel and Gretel we all grew up with. An easy read and flowed well. Very happy with this book and the author!
November 30, 2021
This wonderful mash-up of Hansel & Gretel with Rocky Horror overtones made me laugh so much. I really enjoyed it, although many of the twists were wholly unexpected and highly original. I don’t know whether the author had her tongue firmly stuck in her cheek the whole time, but it was one of my most enjoyable books of the season. And considering I won this in the Realms Faire event in 2015, I think it’s about time I read it!
January 15, 2014
Sadly this book was just ok. It wasn't really a zombie book or a fairy tale. It just took little bit's here and there to make a short story that I knew the ending to pretty much from the start. If you are looking for real Zombie Fairy Tales I would check out Kevin Richey's, now they are BLOODY good fun ;)
November 24, 2013
I really enjoyed this story. Zombies and a new twist to a fairy tale? What's not to love! The only reason I am giving this 4 stars instead of 5 is because the ending was rather abrupt. Do look forward to more stories by this author, and I do definitely recommend this story to all!
March 3, 2015
This is a fun and quirky story. Twisted version of already twisted Fairytale & it has Zombies. If you are looking to be entertained, this book is for you!
August 7, 2016
What a fun story! I grew up on fairy tales and still love them. This was an interesting twist of beloved story with a zombie twist. It's a perfect summer read.
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