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Forgotten Fairytales #1
The Forgotten Fairytales
A psychotic, shoe obsessed Princess.
A not-so-charming, alcoholic Prince.
A hot Big Bad Wolf she absolutely cannot fall for—no matter how well he kisses.
If seventeen-year-old, Norah Hart had known she’d be attending a boarding school for the nut job reincarnations of fairy tale characters, she would have insisted on going to Moscow with her father. But getting out isn’t as easy as she thought. Especially once Norah realizes she, too, is a storybook character. An Unknown. The first one in one hundred years.
Soon Norah learns she can help others break free from the story binding them. But doing so puts everyone’s Happily Ever After in jeopardy. Some princesses will do whatever it takes to protect their endings. Even if it means betraying the one closest to you.
A not-so-charming, alcoholic Prince.
A hot Big Bad Wolf she absolutely cannot fall for—no matter how well he kisses.
If seventeen-year-old, Norah Hart had known she’d be attending a boarding school for the nut job reincarnations of fairy tale characters, she would have insisted on going to Moscow with her father. But getting out isn’t as easy as she thought. Especially once Norah realizes she, too, is a storybook character. An Unknown. The first one in one hundred years.
Soon Norah learns she can help others break free from the story binding them. But doing so puts everyone’s Happily Ever After in jeopardy. Some princesses will do whatever it takes to protect their endings. Even if it means betraying the one closest to you.
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Angela Parkhurst
11 books123 followersHello from Sunny Florida!!! I am the author of the COASTAL COCONUTS series, BOMBSHELL series, WRECKING BALL series and THE FORGOTTEN FAIRYTALES series!
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I love reading dirty books, drinking coffee, yelling at sports and tattoos. I'm a boy mom & I'm married to my high school sweetheart. I have an obsession with books, coffee, Disney, and hockey/football/soccer. Soccer Moms FTW.
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March 6, 2017
Rating: 2.5 Stars
I almost decided to DNF this book quite a few times but I wanted to give this review book a fair shot before giving up. I set myself a goal of reading up to 25% before making a decision. Despite the constant eye rolls I was compelled to keep reading past the quarter mark. The story starts off when Norah and her step sister get sent to a boarding school. After being raised by her father and traveling the world with him he decided she needed a place to settle down. Little did she know she was being sent to a boarding school (more like a prison) for fairytale characters.
I didnt like her father but I liked that her disbelief of the fairytale characters was realistic and I also enjoyed that she was trained in combat by her father for years. The mystery was alright but I wish we got more world building. I love the show Once Upon a Time so I thought the concept for this story was interesting. The romance was probably one of the better parts of the story. Im not a big fan of bad boys but for most of the book they were nice. We get Wolf the ruggish villain and Finn the alcoholic Prince. I didnt mind the love triangle because Norah clearly likes one over the other but it was frustrating that they decided to pursue her just to change their minds every 2 seconds. I liked the other side characters, Desiree and Goldilocks.
I thought the writing was enjoyable but I had some issues with the plot and the main character. I didnt like that Norah didnt tell her father what was going on or how she just let them separate her from her sister if she thought it was a big deal. I also thought her sisters hateful attitude was annoying and she only seemed present to invoke emotions in Norah. I didnt like that she didnt demanded answers when weird stuff happened. It made her seem weak and not very smart but she does eventually show some strength. I want to read about a strong female lead not someone who's poor decisions are used to advance the plot or add mystery. Some parts of the plot just felt forced.
She also seemed to have eating issues that were never addressed. She often skipped meals and counted calories. Besides that Im probably too old to enjoy the whole high school mean girl thing but I appreciated how the fairytale villains werent the real antagonist in this story. I was so frustrated when Norah didnt tell the Headmistress about the pills right away. I just dont think this is the type of book for me but it wasnt terrible. Ive seen a lot of great reviews for it so I imagine a lot of people like it. The whole boarding school setting and the romance seems to be popular with readers.
Theres a few things I didnt understand like where are these fairytale kingdoms and why arent the forgotten fairytales in the council headquarters. Its really convenient that they're hidden near by. I know this is minor but it bothered me when she said she woke up 24 hours later when it was closer to 36. It was dawn when she passed out and when she woke up it was night time the next day. Theres also the fact that she said ibuprophen and than allergy pill which arent the same thing. The ending was intense and it made me want to read the sequel eventually.
*Received a copy in exchange for an honest review*
I almost decided to DNF this book quite a few times but I wanted to give this review book a fair shot before giving up. I set myself a goal of reading up to 25% before making a decision. Despite the constant eye rolls I was compelled to keep reading past the quarter mark. The story starts off when Norah and her step sister get sent to a boarding school. After being raised by her father and traveling the world with him he decided she needed a place to settle down. Little did she know she was being sent to a boarding school (more like a prison) for fairytale characters.
I didnt like her father but I liked that her disbelief of the fairytale characters was realistic and I also enjoyed that she was trained in combat by her father for years. The mystery was alright but I wish we got more world building. I love the show Once Upon a Time so I thought the concept for this story was interesting. The romance was probably one of the better parts of the story. Im not a big fan of bad boys but for most of the book they were nice. We get Wolf the ruggish villain and Finn the alcoholic Prince. I didnt mind the love triangle because Norah clearly likes one over the other but it was frustrating that they decided to pursue her just to change their minds every 2 seconds. I liked the other side characters, Desiree and Goldilocks.
I thought the writing was enjoyable but I had some issues with the plot and the main character. I didnt like that Norah didnt tell her father what was going on or how she just let them separate her from her sister if she thought it was a big deal. I also thought her sisters hateful attitude was annoying and she only seemed present to invoke emotions in Norah. I didnt like that she didnt demanded answers when weird stuff happened. It made her seem weak and not very smart but she does eventually show some strength. I want to read about a strong female lead not someone who's poor decisions are used to advance the plot or add mystery. Some parts of the plot just felt forced.
She also seemed to have eating issues that were never addressed. She often skipped meals and counted calories. Besides that Im probably too old to enjoy the whole high school mean girl thing but I appreciated how the fairytale villains werent the real antagonist in this story. I was so frustrated when Norah didnt tell the Headmistress about the pills right away. I just dont think this is the type of book for me but it wasnt terrible. Ive seen a lot of great reviews for it so I imagine a lot of people like it. The whole boarding school setting and the romance seems to be popular with readers.
Theres a few things I didnt understand like where are these fairytale kingdoms and why arent the forgotten fairytales in the council headquarters. Its really convenient that they're hidden near by. I know this is minor but it bothered me when she said she woke up 24 hours later when it was closer to 36. It was dawn when she passed out and when she woke up it was night time the next day. Theres also the fact that she said ibuprophen and than allergy pill which arent the same thing. The ending was intense and it made me want to read the sequel eventually.
*Received a copy in exchange for an honest review*
October 15, 2016
Norah Hart grew up with only her half sister and father as family and never knew her mother who had not been a part of her life. Now at seventeen she doesn't understand why her father insists keeping a promise to her mother made years ago when Norah was a baby to send Norah to boarding school that her own mother had attended when her mother had never been in their lives.
As soon as Norah arrives at the school though she quickly finds that things aren't what they seem and this isn't your ordinary school. Quickly she's separated from her sister and put into classes that don't make any sense and finds that everyone here thinks they are part of a fairy tales. Thinking they have all lost their minds Norah starts planning her escape but then finds herself caught up in the fairy tale world and happily ever afters.
The Forgotten Fairytales was somewhat of a slow starter for me. Not that the story was necessarily bad in the beginning but it seemed to be focused on more of teen drama type of tale to start only with the odd setting of a fairy tale school. But once the story was more explained later on the real action began and I really ended up liking this one.
The book somewhat reminds me of a teen version of Once Upon a Time where everyone has their real life persona but are actually a character out of a fairy tale. Obviously this leads to certain personalities supposedly being a certain way but the story does a great job of giving everything a few good twists and turns to keep a reader on their toes with what to expect.
Overall, 3.5 stars for this first book in the Forgotten Fairytales series, a bit of a slow starter as far as giving more information about the why of the story and getting into the action but still a good read.
I received a copy of this book for free from the publisher.
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As soon as Norah arrives at the school though she quickly finds that things aren't what they seem and this isn't your ordinary school. Quickly she's separated from her sister and put into classes that don't make any sense and finds that everyone here thinks they are part of a fairy tales. Thinking they have all lost their minds Norah starts planning her escape but then finds herself caught up in the fairy tale world and happily ever afters.
The Forgotten Fairytales was somewhat of a slow starter for me. Not that the story was necessarily bad in the beginning but it seemed to be focused on more of teen drama type of tale to start only with the odd setting of a fairy tale school. But once the story was more explained later on the real action began and I really ended up liking this one.
The book somewhat reminds me of a teen version of Once Upon a Time where everyone has their real life persona but are actually a character out of a fairy tale. Obviously this leads to certain personalities supposedly being a certain way but the story does a great job of giving everything a few good twists and turns to keep a reader on their toes with what to expect.
Overall, 3.5 stars for this first book in the Forgotten Fairytales series, a bit of a slow starter as far as giving more information about the why of the story and getting into the action but still a good read.
I received a copy of this book for free from the publisher.
For more reviews please visit https://carriesbookreviews.wordpress....
September 27, 2016
*This review also appears here on A Leisure Moment*
**I received an e-copy of this book in exchange for an honest review**
I love fairytales, always have and always will, especially the variations over the years. The Forgotten Fairytales instantly had my attention. The Grimm Brothers', Hans Christian Anderson's, and other writers' original dark tales without the happily-ever-afters are exciting and different than the stuff that Disney gave the world. Retellings are great, but this didn't sound quite like that, and the story beckoned me.
Norah Hart was a transient soul. Her dad constantly moved her and her sister, April, from place to place. Norah loved the travel, but her sister wanted something more permanent. Their relationship had its problems from the first page, and some of their interactions shocked me. April hated Norah with a ferocity that was slightly terrifying. It had a fairytale-like feel, half sisters that didn't get along, one that tried over and over again to create a connection that just wasn't going to happen and the other that insisted life would be better without the other's shadow hiding her from the light. While the dynamic wasn't healthy, it added to the story, and I think Parkhurst did a wonderful job of leaving them at a point so that a sequel is necessary.
One of my favorite parts of fairytales is the romance. There were some moments, specifically at the beginning, that were too fast. I would have liked the story to have been drug out a bit more. I knew Norah and Wolf had a connection, and I could sense that she and Finn had some weird something or another going on, but I needed a little more build-up. Either way, I found myself sucked in. I started smiling at random moments without realizing it and devoured the kissing scenes. Wolf holds my heart, and I'm practically itching to know where he and Norah will end up in their relationship.
I've listened to the audiobooks of the first two books in The School for Good and Evil series and thought there would be a lot of similarities, but there weren't. The Forgotten Fairytales had a new spin on the old fairytales instead of creating a whole new set of them. Each of the stories that I grew up with—Cinderella, Beauty and the Beast, The Little Mermaid, Red Riding Hood, etc.—were reincarnated. I enjoyed guessing who was who, since everyone sort of had his or her own identity. Parkhurst questioned fate versus free will in timeless fiction, as if the characters were forced into a mold they didn't quite fit. I want to know more, and I will definitely be reading the next book.
Overall, I really enjoyed reading The Forgotten Fairytales. I did have some issues with some of the dialogue and had to get accustomed to Norah's inner dialogue, as I didn't think it all fit her character at the beginning. As I got used to her, it made more sense, but there were still a few sentences here and there that stuck out. Though, because I enjoyed the story and plot so much, by the end the few idiosyncrasies didn't matter at all. If you're a fairytale lover and Grimm Brothers buff like myself, this is the book for you. I read most of it in a day and only stopped because it was getting a tad late and I needed sleep. It had suspense, romance, and a dash of the age-old storybooks that are tucked away in the corners of your favorite library or on the top of your shelves.
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September 14, 2016
**** 5 Cranky Stars ****
Well, this was such an enjoyable read! I finished it in one sitting.
Several books telling different versions of the classic fairytales had been cropping up recently. The Forgotten Fairytales is jam-packed with several childhood favourites and just like the main character, I was initially bewildered and even told a friend I felt like I wasn’t in Kansas anymore. Then lo and behold, Dorothy and her dog, Toto came into the scene!
Norah is just like any normal seventeen year old. She has a dad and a stepsister two years younger than her. Her dad’s work made them travel a lot and that meant for the two girls to transfer to different schools in different countries all their lives. To cope with the constant changes, Norah had mastered the art of friendship. Wherever they went, she made a point to be positive about it and make friends with her new schoolmates.
The same can’t be said about her sister, April who struggled forming relationships and ended up sinking into depression. Try as she might, Norah couldn’t break through the ice around April to help her. Every time she tried, she ended up being hurt and broken-hearted.
But what better way to heal a broken heart than falling into the arms of Prince Charming, right?
Wrong.
This is not your typical fairy tale.
Cinderella is a conniving little miss. Prince Charming is a self-absorbed, heartless guy with a pretty face. Ariel is a pathetic little girl while Derek is a consummated alcoholic.
Even the villains of the fairytales are not behaving as they should. Especially the big, bad wolf. Swoon! I had to fan myself several times because he is so BAD.
Oh, sorry! Lost my train of thought. Anyway, moving on.
You need to pick this one up and be lost in the story just like I did with Norah. It’s a must read!
Oh, look! Book 2!
Well, this was such an enjoyable read! I finished it in one sitting.
Several books telling different versions of the classic fairytales had been cropping up recently. The Forgotten Fairytales is jam-packed with several childhood favourites and just like the main character, I was initially bewildered and even told a friend I felt like I wasn’t in Kansas anymore. Then lo and behold, Dorothy and her dog, Toto came into the scene!
Norah is just like any normal seventeen year old. She has a dad and a stepsister two years younger than her. Her dad’s work made them travel a lot and that meant for the two girls to transfer to different schools in different countries all their lives. To cope with the constant changes, Norah had mastered the art of friendship. Wherever they went, she made a point to be positive about it and make friends with her new schoolmates.
The same can’t be said about her sister, April who struggled forming relationships and ended up sinking into depression. Try as she might, Norah couldn’t break through the ice around April to help her. Every time she tried, she ended up being hurt and broken-hearted.
But what better way to heal a broken heart than falling into the arms of Prince Charming, right?
Wrong.
This is not your typical fairy tale.
Cinderella is a conniving little miss. Prince Charming is a self-absorbed, heartless guy with a pretty face. Ariel is a pathetic little girl while Derek is a consummated alcoholic.
Even the villains of the fairytales are not behaving as they should. Especially the big, bad wolf. Swoon! I had to fan myself several times because he is so BAD.
Oh, sorry! Lost my train of thought. Anyway, moving on.
You need to pick this one up and be lost in the story just like I did with Norah. It’s a must read!
Oh, look! Book 2!
February 6, 2017
So I picked up this book with no expectations and not really any idea of what I was getting myself into. I did not expect to find my new favourite series!! There aren't many books that I want to re-read as soon as I finish reading them, this is one.
The main reason for my love of this book is Wolf.
I have found my forever and always book husband!
Seriously The Big Bad Wolf is ahhh-mazing!
Anyway back to the story...
This is like a teenage version of Once Upon A Time set in a boarding school. Except everyone knows who their fairytale characters are, which makes life easier for them. What's the catch you ask? Well, the characters are definitely not what you would expect! Psychotic Princess, Alcoholic Prince's and Goldilocks. I love Goldilocks. It's a crazy twist on the classic fairytales.
Anyway... I gave this book 5 stars! Because I loved it! It's fun, easy to read and memorable! And having a drool worthy Big Bad Wolf helps a lot!! :-D
The main reason for my love of this book is Wolf.
I have found my forever and always book husband!
Seriously The Big Bad Wolf is ahhh-mazing!
Anyway back to the story...
This is like a teenage version of Once Upon A Time set in a boarding school. Except everyone knows who their fairytale characters are, which makes life easier for them. What's the catch you ask? Well, the characters are definitely not what you would expect! Psychotic Princess, Alcoholic Prince's and Goldilocks. I love Goldilocks. It's a crazy twist on the classic fairytales.
Anyway... I gave this book 5 stars! Because I loved it! It's fun, easy to read and memorable! And having a drool worthy Big Bad Wolf helps a lot!! :-D
April 22, 2014
I love this book!! It has everything you could want in a book, action, adventure, romance, and scandal. The characters are great and not what you expect a fairytale to be, I'm hooked and I cannot wait for the rest of the series to be written. I'm amazed how much creativity and imagination Parkhurst had to come up with some of the characters, places, scenes, etc.... and Wolf. . Oh my sexy, wonderful. ........ well you better go read it and you will see for yourself.
September 28, 2016
As I love my fairytales, one of the themes I am a sucker for is renditions of classics and fairytale stories. The Forgotten Fairytales reminded me of the Ever After High stories and one I read a while back which featured the theme of forgotten fairytales. Norah and her half-sister April have always been on the move as her dad goes from one job to another. After an incident which nearly caused April her life, the girls father suggests that they need to finally settle down in one place. So while he is off teaching in Moscow, he has enrolled the girls into a boarding school. Norah's mother attended the school and later we learn that her father did too and it was Norah's mothers wishes that she attend before her seventeenth year. When Norah arrives , she finds the school very odd and the curriculum even more strange. It turns out that the school is filled with characters from Fairytale books but as we are about to discover these fairytale characters aren't exactly like the ones we have grown up with as Cinderella is evil , The Big Bad Wolf is in fact a nice person and The Prince from The Little Mermaid is a two-faced drunk. I had personally hoped that when we discovered who Norah's mother was that it went into a little more detail about her , but I found that The Forgotten Fairytales kind of glossed over her character which was a shame. I really liked the twist of who her father turned out to be as well and it explained his career choices as a Professor. If you are a fan of books like The School of Good and Evil , Ever After Highs, Whatever After then you will surely love and enjoy The Forgotten Fairytales by Angela Pankhurst.
June 29, 2016
I wasn't too sure what to think when my friend recommended this book, but I have to admit, I dug it. Wolf was awesome, Cinderella is a nasty B and Norah, well she is an awesome no nonsense, jump the gun MC. She doesn't hold back and she is protective of the people she cares about. I loved the twist on fairy tale characters, i found myself trying to guess them from the beginning, but seeing the new twist, esp of Cinderella, well, that wasn't expected. I'll never look at Cinderella the same again or the other princesses and princes for that matter. No one is who you think and that pretty much rocked. I'd recommend this to anyone, especially people who like a good fairytale mash up.
February 23, 2014
Just read this book and I have to say that as I read the last page I was saying to myself " I feel a sequel coming!"
If your are a fan of OUAT or Once Wonderland you will enjoy this book...It is a HOT version of those!
A school for fairytale characters, alittle bit of Harry Potter and alittle bit of James Patterson's Maximum Ride series. I loved the chemistry between Norah and Wolf...and I loved Norah's attitude and sense of humor. Well written, enjoyable and I look forward to more from this author.
If your are a fan of OUAT or Once Wonderland you will enjoy this book...It is a HOT version of those!
A school for fairytale characters, alittle bit of Harry Potter and alittle bit of James Patterson's Maximum Ride series. I loved the chemistry between Norah and Wolf...and I loved Norah's attitude and sense of humor. Well written, enjoyable and I look forward to more from this author.
July 30, 2014
Let me start with what I didn't like in this book before moving on to what I did since its a far shorter list to name what didn't work for me. As the oldest of three (technically four as I have younger stepsister as well) I've often felt a responsibility towards my siblings and their general happiness. I've failed, far more often then not, because at the heart of things what I want for them and what they want for themselves to be happy are not the same thing.
I've learned to accept this and just do whatever I can.
So here's Norah and her younger (by 2 years) half sister April. They share a father, but not a mother (which is very important to know later on so Packhurst makes sure its repeated fairly often) and since puberty hit they've not been able to get along for more then five minutes. April hates being Norah's shadow and Norah hates that April doesn't try to be more out there. They've gone to therapy over this and in Norah's case she keeps trying to get April to basically change everything she is. April wants none of that, in fact she'd be perfectly happy if Norah didn't exist at all.
And thus do we get the circular sibling hatred of Norah and April cropping up in between the rest of the plot. At first I didn't understand why April had to be in the plot at all since...well other then to be a sideline worry when Norah isn't thinking about Wolf. The importance of April being around doesn't come along til about halfway through the book and it was so unneeded. So. Very. Unneeded.
Okay now that I've unleashed about that let's talk about what I *did* like. Wolf. A lot of it is Wolf. I've found the "Big Bad Wolf" attractive ever since the Fables (by Bill Willingham) series entered my life. Bigby, with his gruff exterior and severely awkward attempts at being charming, is just so cute. Wolf, yes the guy's name is Wolf and he's tied in with the whole "Big Bad Wolf" legacy, is definitely more suave and smouldering hot. He'd fit right on in with those guys from MTV's "Teen Wolf" (that's not quite a compliment).
Wolf banters and seduces with words and looks and actions. He starts off as your typical player--all smooth lines, arrogant belief in his sexiness and seductive playfulness--but becomes more invested the more he and Norah bait each other. Okay so he's not above being a jerk, but he has legitimate reasons that Norah can't fathom because she didn't grow up in that world.
Norah starts out grating and while she calls BS on the whole "we're fairy tale princesses come to life teehee!" shenanigans she felt a little too good to be true at times. She stands up for the weak, is as good at combat skills (swords especially...Katniss made archery cool and Arya is doing a lot to make swords cool for girls) as the men and doesn't stand for injustice in any form. Though I'd have to wonder why she didn't play the social game a little bit better. It takes her a while to understand some things that someone with her social history should have at least seen.
Her "persistence" as April puts it wins out though. Mostly. She makes friends with Kate (who may or may not be Goldilocks?), stands up to Danielle (Miss Cinderella) and doesn't get caught in a love triangle no matter what tricks Packhurst tries. She doesn't WANT to be in a love triangle, hell she didn't particularly want to be in LOVE at all, but these things have a way of happening and she'd be damned if she let it distract her from her main goal. Wolf is being a jerk? Fine! She'll go off and plot and scheme on her own then laugh when Wolf realizes his mistake (which he does, several times).
Insofar as playing with fairy tale tropes, Packhurst does that and inverts some things as well. I found her "lost version" of The Little Mermaid to be interesting as well as her explanation how new versions become more popular and thus replace those older versions. The world building isn't as defined as I'd like (magic! Magic makes it all happen so why question MAGIC), but I'm willing to put that aside until the next book.
I've learned to accept this and just do whatever I can.
So here's Norah and her younger (by 2 years) half sister April. They share a father, but not a mother (which is very important to know later on so Packhurst makes sure its repeated fairly often) and since puberty hit they've not been able to get along for more then five minutes. April hates being Norah's shadow and Norah hates that April doesn't try to be more out there. They've gone to therapy over this and in Norah's case she keeps trying to get April to basically change everything she is. April wants none of that, in fact she'd be perfectly happy if Norah didn't exist at all.
And thus do we get the circular sibling hatred of Norah and April cropping up in between the rest of the plot. At first I didn't understand why April had to be in the plot at all since...well other then to be a sideline worry when Norah isn't thinking about Wolf. The importance of April being around doesn't come along til about halfway through the book and it was so unneeded. So. Very. Unneeded.
Okay now that I've unleashed about that let's talk about what I *did* like. Wolf. A lot of it is Wolf. I've found the "Big Bad Wolf" attractive ever since the Fables (by Bill Willingham) series entered my life. Bigby, with his gruff exterior and severely awkward attempts at being charming, is just so cute. Wolf, yes the guy's name is Wolf and he's tied in with the whole "Big Bad Wolf" legacy, is definitely more suave and smouldering hot. He'd fit right on in with those guys from MTV's "Teen Wolf" (that's not quite a compliment).
Wolf banters and seduces with words and looks and actions. He starts off as your typical player--all smooth lines, arrogant belief in his sexiness and seductive playfulness--but becomes more invested the more he and Norah bait each other. Okay so he's not above being a jerk, but he has legitimate reasons that Norah can't fathom because she didn't grow up in that world.
Norah starts out grating and while she calls BS on the whole "we're fairy tale princesses come to life teehee!" shenanigans she felt a little too good to be true at times. She stands up for the weak, is as good at combat skills (swords especially...Katniss made archery cool and Arya is doing a lot to make swords cool for girls) as the men and doesn't stand for injustice in any form. Though I'd have to wonder why she didn't play the social game a little bit better. It takes her a while to understand some things that someone with her social history should have at least seen.
Her "persistence" as April puts it wins out though. Mostly. She makes friends with Kate (who may or may not be Goldilocks?), stands up to Danielle (Miss Cinderella) and doesn't get caught in a love triangle no matter what tricks Packhurst tries. She doesn't WANT to be in a love triangle, hell she didn't particularly want to be in LOVE at all, but these things have a way of happening and she'd be damned if she let it distract her from her main goal. Wolf is being a jerk? Fine! She'll go off and plot and scheme on her own then laugh when Wolf realizes his mistake (which he does, several times).
Insofar as playing with fairy tale tropes, Packhurst does that and inverts some things as well. I found her "lost version" of The Little Mermaid to be interesting as well as her explanation how new versions become more popular and thus replace those older versions. The world building isn't as defined as I'd like (magic! Magic makes it all happen so why question MAGIC), but I'm willing to put that aside until the next book.
September 13, 2016
For starters, I am annoyed at myself for not realizing that this book was published two years ago. Clearly, I was living under a rock. At the same time, I am ecstatic that I can run off and read the second book as soon as I finish writing this review. It lessens the pain of knowing I could have enjoyed this book way earlier than now. The book is amazing - I would put it on the level of books written by Charlie N. Holmberg, though on a less complicated scale. It's a young adult novel, so it's easy to read for a high-school age student, but perhaps a bit complex for a younger audience. Being 24, I was quite content with the content and storytelling, and I was extremely irritated when I had to put my book down. So irritated, in fact, that I honked at no less than five cars on the way home from work today so that I could finish the book. I think I yelled "MOVE!" at the same time my brain was saying I must finish the book and find out how it ends - why don't these people understand that?
Norah Hart and her sister have been shipped off to boarding school, while their father trapezes off to Russia for his job. Almost immediately, Norah realizes this is not just any boarding school. She finds herself going to classes like "Royal Policies and Procedures" and "What Not To Do: Sidekick 101", and learning the status quo, or classifications that include heroes, royalty, villains, and future animal friends. Her roommate is none other than Cinderella herself, although she is nothing like how Disney portrayed her, and there's a boy who keeps following her named Wolf, a.k.a. The Big Bad Wolf. With all of this going on around her, she discovers that she has no classification, and that is when things get interesting. Now Cinderella has turned into a villain, and Norah must find a way to save her friends and ensure they find their own happily ever afters.
Although I really want to jump right into how much I adore the relationship between Norah and Wolf, I want to briefly touch on all of the fun characters you get to meet in this book. We have Beth and Adam (Beauty and the Beast), Pearl and Finn (Ariel and Eric), Kate (Goldilocks), and James (Prince Charming). The book's title, The Forgotten Fairytales, is an interesting reference to the original fairytales. These aren't your Disney-cloaked happy endings but rather the reality of who the fairytale heroes and heroines actually are. In a way, the forgotten fairytales make you think that perhaps your destiny is a bit overrated, and happily ever after can be found anywhere, not just in the obvious places.
Norah is a gem, though she is a bit naive in how she handles her sister. I loved how she and Wolf came together, and she never allowed Danielle (a.k.a. Cinderella) to come between them. She fought for what she wanted, and she never gave up on Wolf even when he tried to save her from himself. Wolf is a misunderstood cutie pie. And I mean that in the manliest sense. He's huge, gruff, and doesn't care what others think, but he feels a connection to Norah and works to protect her at all times. Even when he seems like a jerk, he's always acting with the intention to prevent hurt later on. Despite his size, he's gentle with Norah, and their love is adorable. That is what fairytales should be written about, not some snot-nosed Cinderella with a shoe obsession.
Okay, I am off to read the second book! I'm eager to see what is in store for the group of friends. Angela Parkhurst is an amazing storyteller, and I'm so glad I was able to get the chance to read both of her books.
**I received a free copy in exchange for an honest review.**
Norah Hart and her sister have been shipped off to boarding school, while their father trapezes off to Russia for his job. Almost immediately, Norah realizes this is not just any boarding school. She finds herself going to classes like "Royal Policies and Procedures" and "What Not To Do: Sidekick 101", and learning the status quo, or classifications that include heroes, royalty, villains, and future animal friends. Her roommate is none other than Cinderella herself, although she is nothing like how Disney portrayed her, and there's a boy who keeps following her named Wolf, a.k.a. The Big Bad Wolf. With all of this going on around her, she discovers that she has no classification, and that is when things get interesting. Now Cinderella has turned into a villain, and Norah must find a way to save her friends and ensure they find their own happily ever afters.
Although I really want to jump right into how much I adore the relationship between Norah and Wolf, I want to briefly touch on all of the fun characters you get to meet in this book. We have Beth and Adam (Beauty and the Beast), Pearl and Finn (Ariel and Eric), Kate (Goldilocks), and James (Prince Charming). The book's title, The Forgotten Fairytales, is an interesting reference to the original fairytales. These aren't your Disney-cloaked happy endings but rather the reality of who the fairytale heroes and heroines actually are. In a way, the forgotten fairytales make you think that perhaps your destiny is a bit overrated, and happily ever after can be found anywhere, not just in the obvious places.
Norah is a gem, though she is a bit naive in how she handles her sister. I loved how she and Wolf came together, and she never allowed Danielle (a.k.a. Cinderella) to come between them. She fought for what she wanted, and she never gave up on Wolf even when he tried to save her from himself. Wolf is a misunderstood cutie pie. And I mean that in the manliest sense. He's huge, gruff, and doesn't care what others think, but he feels a connection to Norah and works to protect her at all times. Even when he seems like a jerk, he's always acting with the intention to prevent hurt later on. Despite his size, he's gentle with Norah, and their love is adorable. That is what fairytales should be written about, not some snot-nosed Cinderella with a shoe obsession.
Okay, I am off to read the second book! I'm eager to see what is in store for the group of friends. Angela Parkhurst is an amazing storyteller, and I'm so glad I was able to get the chance to read both of her books.
**I received a free copy in exchange for an honest review.**
March 17, 2015
Title: The Forgotten Fairy Tales
Author: Angela Parkhurst
Age Group: Teen/Young Adult
Genre: Fantasy/Romance
Series: The Forgotten Fairy Tales, book one
Star Rating: 4 out of 5 Stars
This book was given to me by the author in exchange for an honest review--thanks so much, Angela!
I am a total junkie for fairy tales. I'm absolutely obsessed. They're honestly like literary crack for me--I could read them happily all day long. There's just something so beautiful and timeless about them, deep and endless wells of inspiration for writers like me. So if anything even slightly smacks of fairy tales, I am all over it, just on principle.
Norah Hart loves fairy tales--but her life is over when she's sent to a mysterious boarding school. And everyone seems absolutely cracked out--everyone is convinced that they are the modern incarnations of fairy tales--Cinderella, Goldilocks, the whole nine yards. Convinced that she's ended up in a European loony bin, she realizes that she, too, is connected to this strange world, where magic is real and happily ever after requires fighting for.
I'll start off with the things I liked: I really enjoyed the concept of this novel, and the way it mixed modern and fantasy, fairly skillfully. Norah, though, was definitely my favorite part of the book, I really related to her, longing for a place in the world and some stability. I liked her a lot--her character development was rich and real, and it was even better that she was a kick-ass protagonist.
The pacing of this novel was great, too--I couldn't put it down once things started rolling. That was another great thing about this: once things began, they didn't stop, and the twists and turns made it that much more fun.
The whole clique-esque vibe of the school kind of bored me, but overall, I really enjoyed it. The characters were what sold this for me: head-strong Norah, shy, stand-offish April, and Wolf, the bad boy who is insufferable and sexy all at once. And then there's Finn, the drunk prince searching for a happy ending, and Pearl, and Desiree.
My favorite part of this book was that I really couldn't predict the characters, and it really made it fun. The bottom line: A fun, wonderful romp through the world of fairy tales, The Forgotten Fairy Tales was a hit--I loved it! Next on deck: Sanctum by Sarah Fine!
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Author: Angela Parkhurst
Age Group: Teen/Young Adult
Genre: Fantasy/Romance
Series: The Forgotten Fairy Tales, book one
Star Rating: 4 out of 5 Stars
This book was given to me by the author in exchange for an honest review--thanks so much, Angela!
I am a total junkie for fairy tales. I'm absolutely obsessed. They're honestly like literary crack for me--I could read them happily all day long. There's just something so beautiful and timeless about them, deep and endless wells of inspiration for writers like me. So if anything even slightly smacks of fairy tales, I am all over it, just on principle.
Norah Hart loves fairy tales--but her life is over when she's sent to a mysterious boarding school. And everyone seems absolutely cracked out--everyone is convinced that they are the modern incarnations of fairy tales--Cinderella, Goldilocks, the whole nine yards. Convinced that she's ended up in a European loony bin, she realizes that she, too, is connected to this strange world, where magic is real and happily ever after requires fighting for.
I'll start off with the things I liked: I really enjoyed the concept of this novel, and the way it mixed modern and fantasy, fairly skillfully. Norah, though, was definitely my favorite part of the book, I really related to her, longing for a place in the world and some stability. I liked her a lot--her character development was rich and real, and it was even better that she was a kick-ass protagonist.
The pacing of this novel was great, too--I couldn't put it down once things started rolling. That was another great thing about this: once things began, they didn't stop, and the twists and turns made it that much more fun.
The whole clique-esque vibe of the school kind of bored me, but overall, I really enjoyed it. The characters were what sold this for me: head-strong Norah, shy, stand-offish April, and Wolf, the bad boy who is insufferable and sexy all at once. And then there's Finn, the drunk prince searching for a happy ending, and Pearl, and Desiree.
My favorite part of this book was that I really couldn't predict the characters, and it really made it fun. The bottom line: A fun, wonderful romp through the world of fairy tales, The Forgotten Fairy Tales was a hit--I loved it! Next on deck: Sanctum by Sarah Fine!
literatureobsessed.blogspot.com.
July 18, 2014
The Forgotten Fairytales was creativity and imaginative from the start with the author taking beloved Disney characters, and ripping them to shreds, finally building them into new, original characters. With plot twists, humor, and a gripping story, I couldn't put The Forgotten Fairytales down. The beginning of the novel was amazing, but as I continued the book, I became less and less impressed with the curtain characters and subplots.
One of the characters I became less enthusiastic about was Wolf, he went from humorous, tough, and teasing to soft, emotional, and no edginess. It was like two different people and I preferred the humorous Wolf over the other. Norah had a back bone with every other person but with her sister she turns into a jellyfish at the slightest insult. I know that her sister had issues, but really that is no reason for her to treat her family that way. Also, she blames Norah for everything, so she annoyed me to no end.
The characters all have a predestine story they have to follow exactly was an intriguing notion. The mystery of Norah's fairy tale character kept me guessing throughout the entire novel. It was fun to see how the author would betray the various fairy tale characters.
I enjoyed The Forgotten Fairytales, and can't wait for the sequel. If you like Once Upon a Time you'll like this book.
If my review peeked your interest, you can find me at Urban Girl Book Review.
One of the characters I became less enthusiastic about was Wolf, he went from humorous, tough, and teasing to soft, emotional, and no edginess. It was like two different people and I preferred the humorous Wolf over the other. Norah had a back bone with every other person but with her sister she turns into a jellyfish at the slightest insult. I know that her sister had issues, but really that is no reason for her to treat her family that way. Also, she blames Norah for everything, so she annoyed me to no end.
The characters all have a predestine story they have to follow exactly was an intriguing notion. The mystery of Norah's fairy tale character kept me guessing throughout the entire novel. It was fun to see how the author would betray the various fairy tale characters.
I enjoyed The Forgotten Fairytales, and can't wait for the sequel. If you like Once Upon a Time you'll like this book.
If my review peeked your interest, you can find me at Urban Girl Book Review.
March 2, 2016
OMG! I am in LOVE!
I loved this book. It keeps you on your toes as you try to guess the Fairy Tale characters before they tell you. The love story is amazing. It leaves you wanting more. I can't wait to read more books that I know the lovely Angela will be writing. Thank you for giving us such a wonderful story to fall into!!
I loved this book. It keeps you on your toes as you try to guess the Fairy Tale characters before they tell you. The love story is amazing. It leaves you wanting more. I can't wait to read more books that I know the lovely Angela will be writing. Thank you for giving us such a wonderful story to fall into!!
February 19, 2014
I need the sequel in my life like now!
March 1, 2014
Loving it! Hard to go back to reality! (Can't the kiddos feed themselves today so I can finish it?)
Want to read
December 8, 2014I'm a big Once Upon a Time fan, so why wouldn't I add this to my TBR?
September 26, 2016
**Disclaimer: I received a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for honest review.**
I feel a fierce book hangover coming on...
I don't even know where to start. This book hit just about every one of my favorite things. Magic, mystery, magical creatures, romance. And get this? It was a fairy tale re-telling! Well, sort of. Those are not my favorite types of stories, usually. But this one? It was awesome.
The main character is Norah and the story told from her point of view. She constantly surprised me by being such a clever and courageous heroine. I loved her. She was sassy, a go-getter, and definitely not a weak damsel.
Then we also have our love interests, though only one really matters to me: the Big Bad Wolf. And he certainly swept me off my feet! I just love a forbidden romance and this one is forbidden in both the real and fairy tale worlds. That makes it doubly delicious!
Our side characters are just as intriguing. We have our resident bad girls, our socially awkward sidekick, the headmistress who is up to no good, and even a backstabber or two in the midst of it all. It's quite the colorful cast. And even though every one is based on a well-known fairy tale character, I found each to be entirely different and interesting.
The writing is compelling and there are several moments of suspense that kept me turning the pages. And even though there are definitely similarities to other books, seeing as this takes place in a magical school and stars typical character types, I found the author's creativity to be unique and the storyline easy to follow.
In closing...
I can't wait to get my hands on the second book! I don't know if the author plans to do another book tour for the sequel, and even if she does, I'm not sure I can wait until then. Oh, the woes of a bookworm... Five suns!
Full review on blog: http://uptildawnbookblog.blogspot.com/2016/09/review-tour-forgotten-fairytales-by.html
February 22, 2014
I was very impressed with the author's ability to put a new spin on a concept that has been used in other series (special schools for vampires, wizards, angels, etc.). I was hesitant at first, but once I got into the story, I was intrigued by the storyline and the characters. About half way through the book, I found myself not wanting to stop reading. One aspect I found especially interesting and wish there was more of was the actual forgotten fairy tales that Norah and Wolf uncover. I would love to know more about the "real" story behind the tales we all know. Perhaps this will be explored more in the sequel (I hope anyway). I felt the ending was appropriate to wrap up this first installment with some finality, but also leaving just enough of a cliffhanger to leave the reader wanting more. I'm anxious to see what happens next.
September 18, 2016
The Forgotten Fairytales by Angela Parkhurst
I Recieved this book free for a honesty review!
Oh my gosh what can I say about this book....I can't wait to read the next one!!! I'm a sucker for fairytale stories, I'm 30 and I'm pretty sure I love Disney movies more than my kids! I love how this book put the spin on all the different characters! The only thing is I wish it would have given the Fairytale names to all the characters where I didn't have to guess which ones was what! I really can't wait to read more from this series!!! I can't wait to see what happens with Danielle!!! I'm really excited to see what is In store for Norah and the big bad wolf and what the mermaid who rescued her comes in to play!! 4 stars!!
I Recieved this book free for a honesty review!
Oh my gosh what can I say about this book....I can't wait to read the next one!!! I'm a sucker for fairytale stories, I'm 30 and I'm pretty sure I love Disney movies more than my kids! I love how this book put the spin on all the different characters! The only thing is I wish it would have given the Fairytale names to all the characters where I didn't have to guess which ones was what! I really can't wait to read more from this series!!! I can't wait to see what happens with Danielle!!! I'm really excited to see what is In store for Norah and the big bad wolf and what the mermaid who rescued her comes in to play!! 4 stars!!
March 6, 2014
Loved this new take on fairy tale characters - have always been fascinated with the original Brothers Grimm stories, never as sweet as Disney made them! Norah and Wolf,
wow...they have their work cut out, hopefully taking it on together now...and kicking some serious arse ! Right mix of suspense and intrigue and my curiosity is now piqued for the next instalment....lots of questions needs answers!!! Fab read.
wow...they have their work cut out, hopefully taking it on together now...and kicking some serious arse ! Right mix of suspense and intrigue and my curiosity is now piqued for the next instalment....lots of questions needs answers!!! Fab read.
September 11, 2016
There have been quite a few people trying their hand at fairytale reduxes. This one manages to stand out. Parkhurst has created some hilarious, and scary, versions of the princesses and princes we thought we knew. If you're a fan of YA fairytales, and wouldn't mind seeing what a certain princess would be like if she was psychotic, then grab this book! My favourite - The Big Bad Wolf. :D
February 18, 2014
I started reading this book last night and could not put it down! Stayed up till about 2am and at about 80% through put it down, only to pick it back up this morning to finish. I loved all the characters and cannot wait for book #2!!!!!!
January 19, 2014
The Forgotten Fairytales is a delicious dose of suspense and romance, and will make you not want to put it down until you've gotten to the very last page--and even then you want more! Angela Parkhurst is a master of the written word, and I can't wait to see more from her.
January 9, 2014
I couldn't put it down! I got so into this book. It's a great take on fairy tales that are not so, um, sweet. It well hook you and make you want more. I know I'm already ready for book 2. :)
February 17, 2014
I was never a fan of the Big Bad Wolf...until I read this. I'm hoping for a second helping of forgotten fairytales from Parkhurst.
November 18, 2016
Norah could not be more unhappy if she tried. She is use to being the happy easy to deal with sister, but the fact her father is dropping her and her sister off at a boarding school in the middle of nowhere fills her with dread. But the worst part is that everyone is just a little off, her class schedule does not have the typical high school subject like math and English, but dancing and magic, and people keep calling her princess. Norah is not really sure where she has found herself or what is going on, but she is most certainly going to find out.
I really enjoyed this book. This was such a unique fun story, completely different from what I had expected it to be. The world the author built was so cool, with modern touches interwoven with the bare bones of the fairytale world. The groupings were the best, be it princess, heroes, villains, pirates, fairies… just to name a few. It was like high school cliques but with preordained magic influence. I will admit that I constantly tried to sort the characters based on what I know of the old and the new versions of the fairytales to see if I could figure everyone out.
The book is told from Norah’s point of view so we get to discover what is going on right along with her. The book starts right with her and her moody/depressed sister April being left (aka abandoned by her beloved father) at the boarding school that makes almost no sense. I liked Norah as a character, the fact that she was stubborn refused to give in to the rules/expectations, her curiosity, her confidence in herself, her loyalty, and the fact that she understood her emotions and motivations better than most teens. She seemed much older than her years, maybe due to her nomadic lifestyle previously. I kept trying to figure out what character she was, but I don’t think that I was every fully sure who she was.
I was really scared that I was going to have to deal with the angst of a teen love triangle for the duration of the book, but to my enjoyment, it resolved within the first half of the book. And let me just say that I could not be happier with the outcome (I lurv her special man, he was the best!), I just wanted to do a happy dance when Norah figured out her feelings and the whys behind her feelings (which were so honest!). I am scared the second book might potentially dash my moment of happiness with the couple.
This was a really fun read and I am excited and anxious to get my hands on the next book in the series. There are so many mysteries and conflicts that were left unresolved that I would like to know more about. Overall, I am really glad I got the chance to read this and would recommend it to anyone who wants a new spin on the classic stories.
I received this title in return for my honest review. For more reviews visit my blog at http://smadasbooksmack.blogspot.com/
I really enjoyed this book. This was such a unique fun story, completely different from what I had expected it to be. The world the author built was so cool, with modern touches interwoven with the bare bones of the fairytale world. The groupings were the best, be it princess, heroes, villains, pirates, fairies… just to name a few. It was like high school cliques but with preordained magic influence. I will admit that I constantly tried to sort the characters based on what I know of the old and the new versions of the fairytales to see if I could figure everyone out.
The book is told from Norah’s point of view so we get to discover what is going on right along with her. The book starts right with her and her moody/depressed sister April being left (aka abandoned by her beloved father) at the boarding school that makes almost no sense. I liked Norah as a character, the fact that she was stubborn refused to give in to the rules/expectations, her curiosity, her confidence in herself, her loyalty, and the fact that she understood her emotions and motivations better than most teens. She seemed much older than her years, maybe due to her nomadic lifestyle previously. I kept trying to figure out what character she was, but I don’t think that I was every fully sure who she was.
I was really scared that I was going to have to deal with the angst of a teen love triangle for the duration of the book, but to my enjoyment, it resolved within the first half of the book. And let me just say that I could not be happier with the outcome (I lurv her special man, he was the best!), I just wanted to do a happy dance when Norah figured out her feelings and the whys behind her feelings (which were so honest!). I am scared the second book might potentially dash my moment of happiness with the couple.
This was a really fun read and I am excited and anxious to get my hands on the next book in the series. There are so many mysteries and conflicts that were left unresolved that I would like to know more about. Overall, I am really glad I got the chance to read this and would recommend it to anyone who wants a new spin on the classic stories.
I received this title in return for my honest review. For more reviews visit my blog at http://smadasbooksmack.blogspot.com/
November 21, 2016
For full review - The Forgotten Fairytales
*ARC provided in exchange for an honest review. The thoughts are entirely mine and in no way biased.*
So, The Forgotten Fairytales is very Once Upon A Time – ish. The characters in the story all belong to storybook characters. When one dies, a new is born to take their place and they all go to school to learn who they are destined to be. What their story is, who are they betrothed to be with. The usual cliches are still in place. The royals, the villains, the fairies, even the dwarves.
And Norah Hart is the new student. Everyone at school is convinced she’s a princess though they’re not sure which one she is, her sister hates her, a prince already betrothed to someone else is making moon eyes at her, she’s attracted to the Big Bad Wolf and Cinderella is a bitch who can stoop to any level to get what she wants.
The thing that I love most about this book is that the struggles that Norah faced are so real. Any girl who is seventeen can identify with what she’s going through. She wants her sister to like her, her dad to be around, her mom to not have left her and she wants to be with the boy she likes, despite what anyone says about them not being able to be together because of their destiny.
Norah is smart, brave, intelligent and she speaks her mind freely. She believes in freedom in a place where people are prisoner of their own fate, so scared and afraid of stepping out of character and doing what their hearts want that they can’t think beyond their destiny. She’s a kickass fighter which I absolutely love. She’s sarcastic as hell and is so full of snark. I adore her!
Wolf, on the other hand, he is so sexy! Man, I really want me some Wolf asap! He’s cunning and witty and all bulky strength. He’s sex on legs and utterly sinful. Gah, so good! He loves Norah so much, it’s amazing to read. He could literally go to the ends of the earth for her.
And then, there’s Kate. Norah’s only friend at school. She’s a sweet, timid girl who’s been burned in the past which has made her the way she is. She’s an outcast and no one dares to talk to her after what happened last year. She’s the target of many a school bullies and it takes Norah scaring them away for Kate to have some peace of mind. She’s such an amazing friend, though. She’s there for Norah through every thick and thin and their friendship warms my heart!
All in all, this is one great story and you should definitely pick it up if you have the chance!
*ARC provided in exchange for an honest review. The thoughts are entirely mine and in no way biased.*
So, The Forgotten Fairytales is very Once Upon A Time – ish. The characters in the story all belong to storybook characters. When one dies, a new is born to take their place and they all go to school to learn who they are destined to be. What their story is, who are they betrothed to be with. The usual cliches are still in place. The royals, the villains, the fairies, even the dwarves.
And Norah Hart is the new student. Everyone at school is convinced she’s a princess though they’re not sure which one she is, her sister hates her, a prince already betrothed to someone else is making moon eyes at her, she’s attracted to the Big Bad Wolf and Cinderella is a bitch who can stoop to any level to get what she wants.
The thing that I love most about this book is that the struggles that Norah faced are so real. Any girl who is seventeen can identify with what she’s going through. She wants her sister to like her, her dad to be around, her mom to not have left her and she wants to be with the boy she likes, despite what anyone says about them not being able to be together because of their destiny.
Norah is smart, brave, intelligent and she speaks her mind freely. She believes in freedom in a place where people are prisoner of their own fate, so scared and afraid of stepping out of character and doing what their hearts want that they can’t think beyond their destiny. She’s a kickass fighter which I absolutely love. She’s sarcastic as hell and is so full of snark. I adore her!
Wolf, on the other hand, he is so sexy! Man, I really want me some Wolf asap! He’s cunning and witty and all bulky strength. He’s sex on legs and utterly sinful. Gah, so good! He loves Norah so much, it’s amazing to read. He could literally go to the ends of the earth for her.
And then, there’s Kate. Norah’s only friend at school. She’s a sweet, timid girl who’s been burned in the past which has made her the way she is. She’s an outcast and no one dares to talk to her after what happened last year. She’s the target of many a school bullies and it takes Norah scaring them away for Kate to have some peace of mind. She’s such an amazing friend, though. She’s there for Norah through every thick and thin and their friendship warms my heart!
All in all, this is one great story and you should definitely pick it up if you have the chance!
September 27, 2016
I love fairytales, always have and always will, especially the variations over the years. The Forgotten Fairytales instantly had my attention. The Grimm Brothers’, Hans Christian Anderson’s, and other writers’ original dark tales without the happily-ever-afters are exciting and different than the stuff that Disney gave the world. Retellings are great, but this didn’t sound quite like that, and the story beckoned me.
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October 1, 2016
4.5
Man Cinderella and her girls were like the Regina George and Mean Girls of fairytales.
Norah was a girl who followed her dads many writing adventures all over the globe with her sister April. Norah was the girl to adapt to any situation and any school. April not so much. Due to Aprils many troubles and no mom at home she felt she needed to take on this role. Which caused lots of resentment between the sisters. One day dad drops them off at a prestigious school. A school of fairytale characters which makes Norah think everyone is crazy. Here she starts to learn her destiny and meets two handsome boys Wolf and Finn. Wolf is swoon worthy! Finn is a very charming. She embarks on a journey to take down Regina I mean Cinderella and her posse.
This story was different. The only issue I had was at times it seemed to lull but the story as a whole was cute and you couldn't help but cheer for Norah. I can't wait to read the next book.
Man Cinderella and her girls were like the Regina George and Mean Girls of fairytales.
Norah was a girl who followed her dads many writing adventures all over the globe with her sister April. Norah was the girl to adapt to any situation and any school. April not so much. Due to Aprils many troubles and no mom at home she felt she needed to take on this role. Which caused lots of resentment between the sisters. One day dad drops them off at a prestigious school. A school of fairytale characters which makes Norah think everyone is crazy. Here she starts to learn her destiny and meets two handsome boys Wolf and Finn. Wolf is swoon worthy! Finn is a very charming. She embarks on a journey to take down Regina I mean Cinderella and her posse.
This story was different. The only issue I had was at times it seemed to lull but the story as a whole was cute and you couldn't help but cheer for Norah. I can't wait to read the next book.
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