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The Bookania Quests #1
Sew, It's a Quest
Robin and Robert are royal twins. They are the only two to have received a Fairy Godmother gift in nearly a century, an amazing honor. Soon it was clear that their gifts had been switched and a search began to find the Fairy Godmother to right the mistake. When she is finally sighted by a knight, the family learns that the pair must find her for themselves and they only have until their 18th birthday ... only 4 months away. Will they be able to find her in time?
181 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 4, 2011
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Kendra E. Ardnek
73 books278 followersKendra E. Ardnek is the self-proclaimed Arista of Fairy Tales. She makes her home in the hills of central Texas with her fellow author husband, who she found at a writer’s conference. When not writing, you can usually find her crocheting her own cloaks, valiantly attempting to read every retelling ever written, and pretending that owning toy dragons makes her a dragon trainer.
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January 14, 2023Hey there! I'd just like to let readers know if they're reading this edition of the book - the green edition where I have a badly-photoshopped sword in my hand, (Yes, *I* have the sword. That was me on the cover, pretending to be Robin,) then I apologize. This book has since received a major edit, where I gave the whole thing a complete overhaul - and it now has a shiny pink edition with a horse on the cover. Please read that one.
I do not profess to have fixed every issue with the book, but I took into consideration a lot of the complaints I was seeing about it and fixed or addressed everything I could.
Thanks so much!
I do not profess to have fixed every issue with the book, but I took into consideration a lot of the complaints I was seeing about it and fixed or addressed everything I could.
Thanks so much!
April 6, 2019
this was thoroughly awesome xD
May 24, 2018
Updated review for an updated version:
The first time I read Sew, It's a Quest, I was not exactly what you'd call amazed and awestruck. It was a fun story, yes, and a creative twist on several fairy tales and folk stories both familiar and unfamiliar. But it was too rough, too unpolished, and too conversational a style for me to really love. I ended my original review with "it's worth giving a try," which- as far as I'm concerned- is code for "It's not a bad book, and someone out there probably loves it, but I don't." I read the rest of the Bookania Quests, but didn't think I'd ever reread them.
Then Kendra announced that she was editing and re-releasing Sew, and I decided, "Well, I'll get the new version. Maybe I'll reread it and see how it goes." Obviously, "maybe" turned into "yes," (partially due to the contest Kendra's currently running, partially because she's an excellent author and a good friend and I want to support her), and I'm quite glad I decided to give this another try.
The edit did not fix all the problems I originally noticed. Certain conversations and jokes still feel a touch awkward. Certain pieces of prose still seem a little rough. A certain character's dialogue still drives me just a touch crazy (though that one's personal preference, and I can appreciate the creativity behind the dialogue).
But overall, the edit has fixed most of the problems I originally had with this book. Kendra improved most of the dialogue and character development- so much so that I actually found that I liked Robin, though that might also be because I've gotten to know her better in later books. She smoothed out the roughness of prose and of style so that the reader can more easily enjoy all the things to love about this book: the (mostly punny) humor and the unusual characters and the creative twists of plot and of old stories. I think she must've added to the story as well and improved the pacing, though I don't remember the old story quite well enough to be sure. Overall, the new version is a great improvement over the old, and well worth reading.
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I picked up this book for free on Kindle one day, thinking it sounded like a fun story. It certainly was; Sew, It's a Quest takes traditional fairytale tropes and twists and turns them in new ways. I enjoyed this and the highly evident element of humor in the book- particularly in the various fairy gifts. I also liked how surprising the story was; most of the plot twists caught me by surprise.
The book is written in a very informal style, which somewhat marred my enjoyment of it. I think I would've liked the story better had it been polished a bit more. I also thought that many of the characters could've used a bit more development, though they weren't flat either.
Overall, Sew, It's a Quest is a fun story, but not the best you'll ever read. If you enjoy humor and fairytale-based adventures, however, it's worth giving a try.
The first time I read Sew, It's a Quest, I was not exactly what you'd call amazed and awestruck. It was a fun story, yes, and a creative twist on several fairy tales and folk stories both familiar and unfamiliar. But it was too rough, too unpolished, and too conversational a style for me to really love. I ended my original review with "it's worth giving a try," which- as far as I'm concerned- is code for "It's not a bad book, and someone out there probably loves it, but I don't." I read the rest of the Bookania Quests, but didn't think I'd ever reread them.
Then Kendra announced that she was editing and re-releasing Sew, and I decided, "Well, I'll get the new version. Maybe I'll reread it and see how it goes." Obviously, "maybe" turned into "yes," (partially due to the contest Kendra's currently running, partially because she's an excellent author and a good friend and I want to support her), and I'm quite glad I decided to give this another try.
The edit did not fix all the problems I originally noticed. Certain conversations and jokes still feel a touch awkward. Certain pieces of prose still seem a little rough. A certain character's dialogue still drives me just a touch crazy (though that one's personal preference, and I can appreciate the creativity behind the dialogue).
But overall, the edit has fixed most of the problems I originally had with this book. Kendra improved most of the dialogue and character development- so much so that I actually found that I liked Robin, though that might also be because I've gotten to know her better in later books. She smoothed out the roughness of prose and of style so that the reader can more easily enjoy all the things to love about this book: the (mostly punny) humor and the unusual characters and the creative twists of plot and of old stories. I think she must've added to the story as well and improved the pacing, though I don't remember the old story quite well enough to be sure. Overall, the new version is a great improvement over the old, and well worth reading.
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I picked up this book for free on Kindle one day, thinking it sounded like a fun story. It certainly was; Sew, It's a Quest takes traditional fairytale tropes and twists and turns them in new ways. I enjoyed this and the highly evident element of humor in the book- particularly in the various fairy gifts. I also liked how surprising the story was; most of the plot twists caught me by surprise.
The book is written in a very informal style, which somewhat marred my enjoyment of it. I think I would've liked the story better had it been polished a bit more. I also thought that many of the characters could've used a bit more development, though they weren't flat either.
Overall, Sew, It's a Quest is a fun story, but not the best you'll ever read. If you enjoy humor and fairytale-based adventures, however, it's worth giving a try.
August 25, 2012
Maybe I'm a little prejudiced since my daughter wrote this book.
She was barely 15 when the idea began to ferment in her brain - and when she joined NaNoWriMo, the words just poured out. She spent the next 6 months (and a birthday) editing and tweaking it.
Everyone who has read it - has loved it.
It is a frolicking tale set in a land of legends and fairy tale personas. There are a few very obvious characters, some not so obvious, and more than a little silliness. I don't want to give away her whole book ... or the amazing surprises in her plot twists.
Aimed at the upper elementary and middle school crowd - but it has also been a fun read aloud to her younger siblings and cousins.
Basic plot ...
A twin prince and princess are gifted with talent from their fairy godmother. They have typical parents, who love them dearly, and want only the best for them. But something went wrong and now they have each others gift. How to fix it?
Just in the nick of time, a brave knight discovers the fairy godmother, but upon returning to court he reports that now the twins must go on a quest to find her themselves and explain the mistake and request it be righted, and before their 18th birthday in 4 months.
Adventures abound as they fight off horse theives, rescue a strange damsel in distress, find a fine castle hidden in the forest, a princess who cannot get her words straight but can talk to birds and work any math problem, captured by Robin Hood and taken to his camp, and then capture a rival prince .... many strange things happen to them as well - have you ever wondered about that silver lining in the clouds? or how to fix cubed roots for supper?
But the 4 months is running out.
Their 18th birthday is rapidly approaching - and they are still searching. Does the strange damsel hold the key as she claims? And what is happening to Sherwood Forest and Maid Marian's potatoes? What became of their missing great aunt and how does the rescued damsel know who she is - since their aunt has been missing for almost 100 years! And the biggest question of all ... if they find their fairy godmother - will they really want to change who they have grown up to become due to the influence of their talents?
She was barely 15 when the idea began to ferment in her brain - and when she joined NaNoWriMo, the words just poured out. She spent the next 6 months (and a birthday) editing and tweaking it.
Everyone who has read it - has loved it.
It is a frolicking tale set in a land of legends and fairy tale personas. There are a few very obvious characters, some not so obvious, and more than a little silliness. I don't want to give away her whole book ... or the amazing surprises in her plot twists.
Aimed at the upper elementary and middle school crowd - but it has also been a fun read aloud to her younger siblings and cousins.
Basic plot ...
A twin prince and princess are gifted with talent from their fairy godmother. They have typical parents, who love them dearly, and want only the best for them. But something went wrong and now they have each others gift. How to fix it?
Just in the nick of time, a brave knight discovers the fairy godmother, but upon returning to court he reports that now the twins must go on a quest to find her themselves and explain the mistake and request it be righted, and before their 18th birthday in 4 months.
Adventures abound as they fight off horse theives, rescue a strange damsel in distress, find a fine castle hidden in the forest, a princess who cannot get her words straight but can talk to birds and work any math problem, captured by Robin Hood and taken to his camp, and then capture a rival prince .... many strange things happen to them as well - have you ever wondered about that silver lining in the clouds? or how to fix cubed roots for supper?
But the 4 months is running out.
Their 18th birthday is rapidly approaching - and they are still searching. Does the strange damsel hold the key as she claims? And what is happening to Sherwood Forest and Maid Marian's potatoes? What became of their missing great aunt and how does the rescued damsel know who she is - since their aunt has been missing for almost 100 years! And the biggest question of all ... if they find their fairy godmother - will they really want to change who they have grown up to become due to the influence of their talents?
January 15, 2020
What I Liked:
This book had a lot of potential. And while it did fall rather short for me, there were several elements I really loved. Like for instance, I loved all the times the book adds in fairytale characters. Such as characters from "Sleeping Beauty", "Robin Hood", "Diamonds and Toads" and a few others that I'm not sure were invented by the author or were inspired by fairytales. I really like Robin's character, she was pretty fun (this character is not to be confused with the Robin Hood character, they are totally different from each other). I also really liked Casperl he was just so adorable in his relationship with Doranna.
And the descriptions of the paintings!!! LIKE, YES!!!!
What I Didn't Like:
AHHH!!! Where do I begin???
The author had a lot of really good ideas, but I just don't think they were executed very well. First off, we have a sister (Robin) who is really good with the sword and a brother (Robert) who was really good at sewing. They LOVE doing those things, but no one else in the kingdom likes them doing the things they love. So the kingdom goes around looking for this fairy godmother to get their gifts changed around. And like, the main characters are OKAY with this?!?!?!?! There could've been so much drama if the story were to choose the other route with having the main characters wanting to keep doing the things they love. But instead everyone does the status quo, which I guess could've made a good story as well, IF there was more drama. Like if the characters really struggled at the thought of changing who they were in order to fit in. Or maybe they fail so miserably at trying to do what everyone wanted them to do. Sure, sure, Robin couldn't sew and Robert couldn't touch a sword without cutting himself, but that's not the point. The point is that this book is about changing who you are (or not?). Now I do know that at the end But again, it was not executed very well. Because, they pretty much knew that, meaning that this journey is pretty much useless and is more for the kingdom's growth than the growth of the main characters. And it just doesn't work.
Nothing really exciting happens on this journey either. Mostly we run into some fairytale characters that just slow the book down a little. Though these characters were all fun, I really wished we could have just seen their stories rather than the small clips that we are told instead. I would've loved to get to know some of those characters a little better.
There was also a lot of telling rather than showing in this novel. And if I remember right there was also some head hopping between some of the characters. Some of the scenes were written a little odd, just the way some of the characters respond to things and some of things they say. The writing sometimes made the characters a little stiff. Plus, there were times that it would have been great to add some description, such as the sword fighting scenes, but the book didn't.
Content in Book:
1. Sword fighting, but it never has any sword fighting, sooo....
2. Bow and arrow.
3. A little bit of blood from accidentally cutting themselves. Not very descriptive.
4. Magic.
5. Jewels falling out of one's mouth whenever speaking.
6. Bandits.
This book had a lot of potential. And while it did fall rather short for me, there were several elements I really loved. Like for instance, I loved all the times the book adds in fairytale characters. Such as characters from "Sleeping Beauty", "Robin Hood", "Diamonds and Toads" and a few others that I'm not sure were invented by the author or were inspired by fairytales. I really like Robin's character, she was pretty fun (this character is not to be confused with the Robin Hood character, they are totally different from each other). I also really liked Casperl he was just so adorable in his relationship with Doranna.
And the descriptions of the paintings!!! LIKE, YES!!!!
What I Didn't Like:
AHHH!!! Where do I begin???
The author had a lot of really good ideas, but I just don't think they were executed very well. First off, we have a sister (Robin) who is really good with the sword and a brother (Robert) who was really good at sewing. They LOVE doing those things, but no one else in the kingdom likes them doing the things they love. So the kingdom goes around looking for this fairy godmother to get their gifts changed around. And like, the main characters are OKAY with this?!?!?!?! There could've been so much drama if the story were to choose the other route with having the main characters wanting to keep doing the things they love. But instead everyone does the status quo, which I guess could've made a good story as well, IF there was more drama. Like if the characters really struggled at the thought of changing who they were in order to fit in. Or maybe they fail so miserably at trying to do what everyone wanted them to do. Sure, sure, Robin couldn't sew and Robert couldn't touch a sword without cutting himself, but that's not the point. The point is that this book is about changing who you are (or not?). Now I do know that at the end But again, it was not executed very well. Because, they pretty much knew that, meaning that this journey is pretty much useless and is more for the kingdom's growth than the growth of the main characters. And it just doesn't work.
Nothing really exciting happens on this journey either. Mostly we run into some fairytale characters that just slow the book down a little. Though these characters were all fun, I really wished we could have just seen their stories rather than the small clips that we are told instead. I would've loved to get to know some of those characters a little better.
There was also a lot of telling rather than showing in this novel. And if I remember right there was also some head hopping between some of the characters. Some of the scenes were written a little odd, just the way some of the characters respond to things and some of things they say. The writing sometimes made the characters a little stiff. Plus, there were times that it would have been great to add some description, such as the sword fighting scenes, but the book didn't.
Content in Book:
1. Sword fighting, but it never has any sword fighting, sooo....
2. Bow and arrow.
3. A little bit of blood from accidentally cutting themselves. Not very descriptive.
4. Magic.
5. Jewels falling out of one's mouth whenever speaking.
6. Bandits.
April 6, 2020
This is the kind of book I would've loved to read when I was ten. It is a really fun, twisty middle grade about a brother and sister whose gifts are mixed up at birth and their ensuing adventures. Clean and funny and definitely something I would recommend if you are looking for something to read for your middle graders.
September 27, 2019
I loved this fun take on so many fairytales and folktales! An enjoyable book for all ages!
August 20, 2019
This book wasn’t what I was expecting. Whimsical and unique, it was a tale of ups and downs. “Unexpected” describes the entire book well.
The main characters and their dilemma - a girl gifted in swordplay and her twin brother gifted in needlework - provided a fascinating framework for a tale of an adventurous quest. Even though I’m not a fan of traditional fairy tales, I found this book light and entertaining - particularly the colorful array of unique, unpredictable characters - Doranna and the Sand Witches (who serve the best soups and sandwiches at the Assembly Line), to name a few. (Yes, puns abound in this story - try cube roots!) Even without knowing the fairy tales this story was based on, I found this story enjoyable for itself. The dialogue was light and witty, and the plot twists satisfying. More importantly, the characters were unique and relatable.
Content: light romance, light combat, light fantasy
The main characters and their dilemma - a girl gifted in swordplay and her twin brother gifted in needlework - provided a fascinating framework for a tale of an adventurous quest. Even though I’m not a fan of traditional fairy tales, I found this book light and entertaining - particularly the colorful array of unique, unpredictable characters - Doranna and the Sand Witches (who serve the best soups and sandwiches at the Assembly Line), to name a few. (Yes, puns abound in this story - try cube roots!) Even without knowing the fairy tales this story was based on, I found this story enjoyable for itself. The dialogue was light and witty, and the plot twists satisfying. More importantly, the characters were unique and relatable.
Content: light romance, light combat, light fantasy
October 1, 2023
This has a lot of potential and charm, but I’m also confused as heck and my brain hurts from trying to wade through how Doranna talks.
I liked how the author used fairy tales and legends as her world’s base and then used them as history or current events. She also has an almost fairy tale style of writing mixed with being modern which works really well and gives this tale its charming flare.
However, the story rather meandered especially since Robin and Robert just set out randomly to find their fairy godmother with no set…anything, really, and then do random things with random people. And one of those people is Doranna who often uses different words then what’s normally said (for example, quince instead of prince) which is fine and gave her an interesting quirk, BUT she used it all soooo much my brain literally started hurting trying to keep up with and figure out what she was saying and who wants that? Plus I think some of it was really important to the story but I missed it because I was just begging for her to shut up and let someone else PLEASE explain instead! And on top of that I kept getting annoyed with Robin because she’s one of those stereotypical “strong female” types I can’t STAND not to mention just plain mean and her romance made no sense, sorry.
This is the author’s first book and for that I applaud it as it’s not bad, it’s also just not good either in my opinion and I like other works by her better.
‼️Content‼️
Violence: fighting with weapons (not detailed); injuries and blood (not detailed)
Other: magic; fairy godmothers; in the past several characters were cursed; fairy godmother gifts
I liked how the author used fairy tales and legends as her world’s base and then used them as history or current events. She also has an almost fairy tale style of writing mixed with being modern which works really well and gives this tale its charming flare.
However, the story rather meandered especially since Robin and Robert just set out randomly to find their fairy godmother with no set…anything, really, and then do random things with random people. And one of those people is Doranna who often uses different words then what’s normally said (for example, quince instead of prince) which is fine and gave her an interesting quirk, BUT she used it all soooo much my brain literally started hurting trying to keep up with and figure out what she was saying and who wants that? Plus I think some of it was really important to the story but I missed it because I was just begging for her to shut up and let someone else PLEASE explain instead! And on top of that I kept getting annoyed with Robin because she’s one of those stereotypical “strong female” types I can’t STAND not to mention just plain mean and her romance made no sense, sorry.
This is the author’s first book and for that I applaud it as it’s not bad, it’s also just not good either in my opinion and I like other works by her better.
‼️Content‼️
Violence: fighting with weapons (not detailed); injuries and blood (not detailed)
Other: magic; fairy godmothers; in the past several characters were cursed; fairy godmother gifts
June 11, 2018
Unique and familiar
Definately worth a read. Stories you know with a twist and a few unique spins I personally havemt read before.
Definately worth a read. Stories you know with a twist and a few unique spins I personally havemt read before.
March 14, 2017
EDIT FOR SECOND EDITION:
I proofread the second edition of Sew yesterday, and enjoyed it quite a bit more than I had the first time, despite the fact that I was marking edits this time around, and not simply reading for pleasure as I had originally. Kendra's rewrite takes a mediocre book and makes it way more fantastic. The characters seem better rounded, the story more solid, and the overall writing quality more on par with her recent releases. I still like Rizkaland better, but this version of Sew, It's a Quest reminded me just how much I love Robin and Eric. :)
REVIEW OF FIRST EDITION:
Going back to an author's first book after having read a later one can make one a little nervous, seeing how authors generally improve with practice. Sew, It's a Quest isn't quite as good as The Ankulen, but I still enjoyed it immensely. A smattering of fairytales blend together in the world of Bookania in a fascinating adventure.
Robin and Robert, royal twins, were given gifts by a fairy godmother, but somehow they got mixed up. Robin sword fights and Robert sews. And when they try to do the other...well, let's just say it's disastrous. The twins set out on a quest to fix their gifts before it becomes permanent. On the way they meet an interesting group of people like Doranna, who is a genius at math but always gets her words mixed up and Rosamond, who hates to sleep.
There is mystery surrounding many places and people, like Skewwood Forest and Great Aunt Madeleine that the twins never hear of and the mysterious Change that no one seems to want to explain.
Robin has some growing to do with her character. She is rather impulsive and heedless, and constantly gets herself into swordfights. I really liked Robert, and I liked Eric. I want to see more of him. Doranna amused me greatly, though it was a puzzle as to what she actually meant to say. :) It was fun trying to pick out what fairytale each element came from.
Sew, It's a Quest is great for all ages, and is a good beginning for the series. Definitely recommended.
I proofread the second edition of Sew yesterday, and enjoyed it quite a bit more than I had the first time, despite the fact that I was marking edits this time around, and not simply reading for pleasure as I had originally. Kendra's rewrite takes a mediocre book and makes it way more fantastic. The characters seem better rounded, the story more solid, and the overall writing quality more on par with her recent releases. I still like Rizkaland better, but this version of Sew, It's a Quest reminded me just how much I love Robin and Eric. :)
REVIEW OF FIRST EDITION:
Going back to an author's first book after having read a later one can make one a little nervous, seeing how authors generally improve with practice. Sew, It's a Quest isn't quite as good as The Ankulen, but I still enjoyed it immensely. A smattering of fairytales blend together in the world of Bookania in a fascinating adventure.
Robin and Robert, royal twins, were given gifts by a fairy godmother, but somehow they got mixed up. Robin sword fights and Robert sews. And when they try to do the other...well, let's just say it's disastrous. The twins set out on a quest to fix their gifts before it becomes permanent. On the way they meet an interesting group of people like Doranna, who is a genius at math but always gets her words mixed up and Rosamond, who hates to sleep.
There is mystery surrounding many places and people, like Skewwood Forest and Great Aunt Madeleine that the twins never hear of and the mysterious Change that no one seems to want to explain.
Robin has some growing to do with her character. She is rather impulsive and heedless, and constantly gets herself into swordfights. I really liked Robert, and I liked Eric. I want to see more of him. Doranna amused me greatly, though it was a puzzle as to what she actually meant to say. :) It was fun trying to pick out what fairytale each element came from.
Sew, It's a Quest is great for all ages, and is a good beginning for the series. Definitely recommended.
February 18, 2015
This book is an absolutely charming adventure story! It follows royal twins Robin and Robert who believe their fairy godmother switched their gifts at birth and their journey to try and get those gifts reversed before their eighteenth birthday. They encounter other princes, fairies, princesses that have been sleeping for a hundred years, and none other than Robin Hood himself.
This first book in the Bookania series is filled with humor, sword fights, curses, and a hundred year old mystery. Robin and Robert encounter much more than anticipated on their quest. They discover new things about themselves, find new friends, and encounter mystery upon mystery surrounding their family.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It was well written, had some great characters, and you could see the author's joy in telling this story. Ardnek has a really wonderful sense of humor! I loved finding out about the different gifts bestowed upon various characters and their side effects. I'm really looking forward to continuing the series and recommending it to my younger siblings!
I received this book from the author as part of a review exchange. I must thank her for introducing me to her wonderful world.
This first book in the Bookania series is filled with humor, sword fights, curses, and a hundred year old mystery. Robin and Robert encounter much more than anticipated on their quest. They discover new things about themselves, find new friends, and encounter mystery upon mystery surrounding their family.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It was well written, had some great characters, and you could see the author's joy in telling this story. Ardnek has a really wonderful sense of humor! I loved finding out about the different gifts bestowed upon various characters and their side effects. I'm really looking forward to continuing the series and recommending it to my younger siblings!
I received this book from the author as part of a review exchange. I must thank her for introducing me to her wonderful world.
April 9, 2022
I was expecting this story to be fairly light and have a slow pace--and that's pretty much what I got. There's nothing wrong with either of those things, and I enjoy them from time to time because I want variety in what I read. But I have to admit, stories that dig deeper are my favorite.
Honestly, though, the main thing that kept me from loving this book was Robin. Her personality just rubbed me the wrong way, and since she was the character that got the most page time, that made it a little difficult.
I did enjoy how all the quests and omens were connected or tied together. I wasn't expecting real fairy tales to be woven into the plot, so that was a fun element. I also liked some of the quirky things that popped up in this world. (Raining cats and dogs, anyone?😆)
Honestly, though, the main thing that kept me from loving this book was Robin. Her personality just rubbed me the wrong way, and since she was the character that got the most page time, that made it a little difficult.
I did enjoy how all the quests and omens were connected or tied together. I wasn't expecting real fairy tales to be woven into the plot, so that was a fun element. I also liked some of the quirky things that popped up in this world. (Raining cats and dogs, anyone?😆)
February 17, 2022
Light hearted and fun! Helped get me out of a reading slump!
July 21, 2023
Reread in 2023 - Stand by this review. It's adorable, quick, and I love it so much.
(4.5)
I love it, I love it, I love it. (It's also pretty short, which I appreciated. *glares at my textbooks*)
One of the things that I really loved about it was that it could be actually enjoyed by almost all ages and yet it wasn't 'adult' nor was it 'childish.' This (Retelling? Reflection? I'm not quite sure what it is technically) of Robin Hood is unique and lots of fun.
Also, how the gifts of the twin is switched around, and how they pull twin antics made me so happy.
10+ for mild violence and complicated relationships
(4.5)
I love it, I love it, I love it. (It's also pretty short, which I appreciated. *glares at my textbooks*)
One of the things that I really loved about it was that it could be actually enjoyed by almost all ages and yet it wasn't 'adult' nor was it 'childish.' This (Retelling? Reflection? I'm not quite sure what it is technically) of Robin Hood is unique and lots of fun.
Also, how the gifts of the twin is switched around, and how they pull twin antics made me so happy.
10+ for mild violence and complicated relationships
July 24, 2017
Fun, quirky, with enjoyable twists and MATH! (But not in a way that you should be scared of.)
Even in the revised edition there are still various extra or missing words in places, but not enough to detract from the story.
A mashup of various fairy tales, with the main story coming to a conclusion, but opening up several more for the rest of the series.
Even in the revised edition there are still various extra or missing words in places, but not enough to detract from the story.
A mashup of various fairy tales, with the main story coming to a conclusion, but opening up several more for the rest of the series.
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June 25, 2017This was my Indie book, for the reading challenge and I really love the updated copy.
October 3, 2021
Fun romp of a read!
This reader enjoyed the rambunctious, fun loveing and sometimes downright quirky, journey into the fresh world Kendra Arnek created.
The main characters were a somehwat refreshing combination of both classic and modern fairytale tropes, and splashed with a sprinkling of zest which made them rather likeable in their own right.
The friends and aqcuaintances they met along the way were unique and entertaining, the humorous takes on fairytale catch phrases, old sayings, and word play with puns, kept the classic feel to honor the genre, but punched up the unexpectedness for every page.
(I picked it up on a free day.) This was an enjoyable read, and I'd recommend it to teens and up, for anyone who loves fairytales, their tropes, and the retellings thereof.
Sew, It's a Quest, was recently updated by the author as she revisited her debut work and shined it up with the mastery she learned since. This was a great idea, and I applaud the effort to bring an old, possibly under-served, beginning to the series up to the mark the rest of them carry forward with.
Well done, Ardnek!
This reader enjoyed the rambunctious, fun loveing and sometimes downright quirky, journey into the fresh world Kendra Arnek created.
The main characters were a somehwat refreshing combination of both classic and modern fairytale tropes, and splashed with a sprinkling of zest which made them rather likeable in their own right.
The friends and aqcuaintances they met along the way were unique and entertaining, the humorous takes on fairytale catch phrases, old sayings, and word play with puns, kept the classic feel to honor the genre, but punched up the unexpectedness for every page.
(I picked it up on a free day.) This was an enjoyable read, and I'd recommend it to teens and up, for anyone who loves fairytales, their tropes, and the retellings thereof.
Sew, It's a Quest, was recently updated by the author as she revisited her debut work and shined it up with the mastery she learned since. This was a great idea, and I applaud the effort to bring an old, possibly under-served, beginning to the series up to the mark the rest of them carry forward with.
Well done, Ardnek!
April 16, 2019
An entertaining read that twists together several familiar fairy tales in a playful manner. Part Ella Enchanted (unwanted fairy gifts) part Phantom Tollbooth (funny books that have literal punchlines), part Once Upon a Time, this story has a myriad of twists and turns.
I had a difficult time connecting to Robin, the more dominant of the twin main characters. She goes beyond stubborn and independent to rude, immature, and rather annoying. I feel like Robert could have been more interesting if he had had more of a dominant role and any sort of arc. Rosamond may have been my favorite character, but I wasn't so crazy about the twist that happened with her at the end.
Overall I would say this book had many clever scenes and clever lines but was a bit wobbly as a cohesive story. Still, lovers of fairytales will find much to enjoy!
I had a difficult time connecting to Robin, the more dominant of the twin main characters. She goes beyond stubborn and independent to rude, immature, and rather annoying. I feel like Robert could have been more interesting if he had had more of a dominant role and any sort of arc. Rosamond may have been my favorite character, but I wasn't so crazy about the twist that happened with her at the end.
Overall I would say this book had many clever scenes and clever lines but was a bit wobbly as a cohesive story. Still, lovers of fairytales will find much to enjoy!
did-not-finish
May 18, 2019DNF. Love the author, but this is just an older book that I can't get into.
October 3, 2019
This is the first of Kendra’s books that I’ve read. And I’m totally hooked! The best fairy tale mashups and retellings ever!
August 6, 2019
4.5 stars
I loved the seemingly straightforward quest-line, the interruptions (characteristic to modern RPGs, but they're all connected to the main story), the mixed up gifts (seriously, swordplay for the gal, needlework for the guy; plus, turns out the gifts are a lot more complicated than just that).
Robin and Eric were meant for each other. The realization of this by the characters was a wonderful thing to watch.
Oh, and the Merry Men. And the variety of other "retellings" that made their way into this. Well done, each with their own little twists. As this is the first book in the series, it's only appropriate that it introduces so many fairy tales!
One thing that's making me knock off a half a star is Doranna. Yes, her gift is pretty cool, but it was difficult to understand what she was saying most of the time (the downside of her mathematical gift: lack of understanding of words). I started getting a headache a couple of times. So, great worldbuilding on the author's part. XD
The other thing: I just wasn't in the mood for the writing style. It has a traditional-fairy-tale narration, so it's long-winded in places, with a minimum of description, and lots of dialogue tags. I'm hoping to try reading it aloud at some point, and see if it's easier to read that way.
Even if it's not, I love this story, and want to finish the series. I'll probably just wait until I'm in the mood for the style next time.
If you love fairy tales, this is definitely worth a read.
I loved the seemingly straightforward quest-line, the interruptions (characteristic to modern RPGs, but they're all connected to the main story), the mixed up gifts (seriously, swordplay for the gal, needlework for the guy; plus, turns out the gifts are a lot more complicated than just that).
Robin and Eric were meant for each other. The realization of this by the characters was a wonderful thing to watch.
Oh, and the Merry Men. And the variety of other "retellings" that made their way into this. Well done, each with their own little twists. As this is the first book in the series, it's only appropriate that it introduces so many fairy tales!
One thing that's making me knock off a half a star is Doranna. Yes, her gift is pretty cool, but it was difficult to understand what she was saying most of the time (the downside of her mathematical gift: lack of understanding of words). I started getting a headache a couple of times. So, great worldbuilding on the author's part. XD
The other thing: I just wasn't in the mood for the writing style. It has a traditional-fairy-tale narration, so it's long-winded in places, with a minimum of description, and lots of dialogue tags. I'm hoping to try reading it aloud at some point, and see if it's easier to read that way.
Even if it's not, I love this story, and want to finish the series. I'll probably just wait until I'm in the mood for the style next time.
If you love fairy tales, this is definitely worth a read.
March 6, 2014
First of all I'll start by mentioning that this author has a lot of talent. I was seriously attracted to the book by her light style, cute dialogue, and gift for humor. This raw talent is visible throughout the book and I look forward to reading her other work. An author with the sense to put Robin Hood--and, later, King Arthur---in a fairy tale setting with all the others--like Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty--is an author to keep an eye on. I love the fantasy world she creates. It's very Disney...in all the best senses of that word. Pure fun and magic. She has a good future as an author, I think.
However, this specific book was not very enjoyable for me for three reasons:
1: The basic plot involves Sleeping Beauty losing her Prince to another girl. I've seen this plot repeatedly and I personally find it annoying. I just dislike girl-steals-other-girl's-guy plots, regardless of the excuse. There seems to be some sort of agreement out there that Sleeping Beauty, specifically, of all the fairy tale heroines, should not get her man in the end, but I disagree. The author, to do her credit, made efforts to get rid of any unpleasant man-stealing tinge to the story by telling us Sleeping Beauty didn't really wake up. The girl--Rosamond--who was believed to be Sleeping Beauty turned out actually an illusion of some kind, and so Eric--the Prince--was not really her man. But it still bugged me a little bit. Maybe that's just me.
2: Robin's swordplay was amusing at first, but got tiresome after a while. Robert, her sewing genius brother, I never got tired of--he was awesome all the way through. But Robin soon became obnoxious with her noisy bragging about how fabulous she is with her sword---bragging is rarely a sign of real talent at anything. She did not compare favorably in my mind with Makilien--heroine of Truth, by Molly Evangeline. Makilien always insisted, when complimented on her skill with weapons, that she wasn't really very good--which made her, of course, look like she might actually be talented. Also Robin's behavior about pretty dresses and parties and boys wasn't my idea of cute. Some readers may disagree. I personally thought she acted like a rude little girl pretending not to like cookies. :P
3: Rosamond--Sleeping Beauty, or so we assumed her to be--is constantly given old fashioned speech as a way of signalling she's from the remote past. I'm not the type who fusses nerdily about historic detail, but her dialogue was a big weakness. The author needs to read the Yale Shakespeare from beginning to end--like I did :P--and maybe throw in some Chaucer and Spenser too before she tries antiquated English. The grammar and sentence structure are terribly off and it made me a bit embarrassed for the author. If you don't want to learn Spanish, don't speak Spanish--the same applies to archaic forms of English. :)
To wrap up, I like the author. I was drawn to her story. But this particular book didn't satisfy me. I'm aware, however, that the author was very young at the time she published this story, and so it's natural it wouldn't be the best she is capable of. The book shows us growing talent, but not fully developed ability.
So I guess we'll see what happens in her next books! :)
However, this specific book was not very enjoyable for me for three reasons:
1: The basic plot involves Sleeping Beauty losing her Prince to another girl. I've seen this plot repeatedly and I personally find it annoying. I just dislike girl-steals-other-girl's-guy plots, regardless of the excuse. There seems to be some sort of agreement out there that Sleeping Beauty, specifically, of all the fairy tale heroines, should not get her man in the end, but I disagree. The author, to do her credit, made efforts to get rid of any unpleasant man-stealing tinge to the story by telling us Sleeping Beauty didn't really wake up. The girl--Rosamond--who was believed to be Sleeping Beauty turned out actually an illusion of some kind, and so Eric--the Prince--was not really her man. But it still bugged me a little bit. Maybe that's just me.
2: Robin's swordplay was amusing at first, but got tiresome after a while. Robert, her sewing genius brother, I never got tired of--he was awesome all the way through. But Robin soon became obnoxious with her noisy bragging about how fabulous she is with her sword---bragging is rarely a sign of real talent at anything. She did not compare favorably in my mind with Makilien--heroine of Truth, by Molly Evangeline. Makilien always insisted, when complimented on her skill with weapons, that she wasn't really very good--which made her, of course, look like she might actually be talented. Also Robin's behavior about pretty dresses and parties and boys wasn't my idea of cute. Some readers may disagree. I personally thought she acted like a rude little girl pretending not to like cookies. :P
3: Rosamond--Sleeping Beauty, or so we assumed her to be--is constantly given old fashioned speech as a way of signalling she's from the remote past. I'm not the type who fusses nerdily about historic detail, but her dialogue was a big weakness. The author needs to read the Yale Shakespeare from beginning to end--like I did :P--and maybe throw in some Chaucer and Spenser too before she tries antiquated English. The grammar and sentence structure are terribly off and it made me a bit embarrassed for the author. If you don't want to learn Spanish, don't speak Spanish--the same applies to archaic forms of English. :)
To wrap up, I like the author. I was drawn to her story. But this particular book didn't satisfy me. I'm aware, however, that the author was very young at the time she published this story, and so it's natural it wouldn't be the best she is capable of. The book shows us growing talent, but not fully developed ability.
So I guess we'll see what happens in her next books! :)
December 24, 2024
3.5
This story was quite the ride! It wasn't super great starting out and there were some issues that continued throughout, but it was a fun and enjoyable read. It reminds me of the Land of Stories(the main characters are even twins!) just without the portal fantasy part. It was a really fun mash-up with elements of Sleeping Beauty, Rapunzel, and Robin Hood.
Likes
-The Fairy Tale Elements
Okay, this was one of my favorite parts of the entire book! I loved the way the fairy tale world was crafted, and all the creativity that went into every element of the world and story line. It was so fun to read and keep guessing at the different aspects. I love twists and mash-ups of fairy-tales, so this was so fun to read! Especially with some unexpected twists that were done really well! ;-)
-The Fairies
I loved the fairies. Do I really need to say any more? They were outright hilarious, and a fun aspect of the story! Each of them has their own running gags and personalities, which I love seeing because I don't think I've read a book before with multiple fairy godmothers who are all well developed.
-The Gem-Mouth Thing
I'm not sure what else to title this, but I loved it! It was one hundred percent hilarious, especially the fact that the other fairies got tired of Yifinna using the same trick over and over again and then she was like, "Oh, it's been a hundred years! Let's get going again!" 🤣
Dislikes
-The Writing Style
I'm not sure if this was just the writing style not working well for me, or a lack of editing, but I wasn't a fan of it.(It reminded me of my own which I'm constantly critiquing so it very well could be the first.) Sometimes it read like a first draft, plus there was head hopping and it occasionally felt like we weren't in anyone's head. There were enough typos that I'd say it probably could've used one more round of editing. Rosamond and Doranna's speech also felt a little clunky. I think the old English might have been used a little excessively.
-Pacing and Conflict
Sometimes the pacing felt a little off, like things happened too quickly, and I felt like there wasn't quite enough conflict. Sometimes things just happened too easily and it was almost unbelievable because there was no struggle. There wasn't quite enough of a climax, and some things could've been built up to more throughout the book. Sometimes the way things happened wasn't always believable, as well.
Overall
This book was pretty good overall! I really, really enjoyed the fairy tale mash-ups and I grew to really love the characters. I also have the next one on kindle, and I won't be waiting long to read it! This book would probably be most enjoyed by upper middle grade or lower young adult readers- especially fans of The Land of Stories! I'd say the age rating is probably around 10+.
This story was quite the ride! It wasn't super great starting out and there were some issues that continued throughout, but it was a fun and enjoyable read. It reminds me of the Land of Stories(the main characters are even twins!) just without the portal fantasy part. It was a really fun mash-up with elements of Sleeping Beauty, Rapunzel, and Robin Hood.
Likes
-The Fairy Tale Elements
Okay, this was one of my favorite parts of the entire book! I loved the way the fairy tale world was crafted, and all the creativity that went into every element of the world and story line. It was so fun to read and keep guessing at the different aspects. I love twists and mash-ups of fairy-tales, so this was so fun to read! Especially with some unexpected twists that were done really well! ;-)
-The Fairies
I loved the fairies. Do I really need to say any more? They were outright hilarious, and a fun aspect of the story! Each of them has their own running gags and personalities, which I love seeing because I don't think I've read a book before with multiple fairy godmothers who are all well developed.
-The Gem-Mouth Thing
I'm not sure what else to title this, but I loved it! It was one hundred percent hilarious, especially the fact that the other fairies got tired of Yifinna using the same trick over and over again and then she was like, "Oh, it's been a hundred years! Let's get going again!" 🤣
Dislikes
-The Writing Style
I'm not sure if this was just the writing style not working well for me, or a lack of editing, but I wasn't a fan of it.(It reminded me of my own which I'm constantly critiquing so it very well could be the first.) Sometimes it read like a first draft, plus there was head hopping and it occasionally felt like we weren't in anyone's head. There were enough typos that I'd say it probably could've used one more round of editing. Rosamond and Doranna's speech also felt a little clunky. I think the old English might have been used a little excessively.
-Pacing and Conflict
Sometimes the pacing felt a little off, like things happened too quickly, and I felt like there wasn't quite enough conflict. Sometimes things just happened too easily and it was almost unbelievable because there was no struggle. There wasn't quite enough of a climax, and some things could've been built up to more throughout the book. Sometimes the way things happened wasn't always believable, as well.
Overall
This book was pretty good overall! I really, really enjoyed the fairy tale mash-ups and I grew to really love the characters. I also have the next one on kindle, and I won't be waiting long to read it! This book would probably be most enjoyed by upper middle grade or lower young adult readers- especially fans of The Land of Stories! I'd say the age rating is probably around 10+.
June 4, 2015
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Sew, It's a Quest is the first in Kendra E. Ardnek's Bookania Quests, a series you're not going to want to miss. Right off the bat, we're introduced to two very usual royals - twins Robin and Robert Locksley - with unusual gifts. Much to everyone's dismay, their Fairy Godmother mixed up their gifts at their birth, and while Robert has impressed the court for years with his skill with a needle, Robin spends her days practicing expertly with a sword. When the emissary arrives and brings them news of the Fairy Godmother (Fallona), along with the announcement that if Robert and Robin wish to reverse their gifts, they must undertake a quest to find Fallona before their eighteenth birthday.
Kendra writes in a fun, easy-to-read, very fairy-tale-ish style that truly compliments the story, considering it is a sort of fairy tale retelling. But it's more than just one fairy tale... instead it's like two or three (or four) all mixed together in a fantasy land. Doranna's story brings in part of the Mountain Princess, Rosamund is the Sleeping Beauty, and even Robin Hood makes a very decided entrance. I rather liked seeing them altogether like that. Each subplot wove cleverly into the others, and by the end, you're really wanting the next book in the series, Do You Take This Quest?
Robin and Robert and their friends made excellent heroes/heroines. They start off by pretending to be your cliche princes and princesses, yet each one has his or her own quirks to make them unique. Personally, I love Doranna's math talk, and I laughed every time Robin stuck her opponents' swords into ceilings, or trees, or whatever might be on hand. I can't wait to read more of these characters further into the series.
This story is a light one, so don't expect much more than a fairy tale. At times the plot seemed to meander a bit; there were a few conversations or scenes that didn't add to the storyline, but that's just to be expected from such a book. What stuck out to me the most was the fact that Robert and Robin began the quest to seek out their Fairy Godmother, and while they do search for her, their quest seems to flounder a bit when they stay for days/weeks at castles and forest camps. If they were in such a hurry to find Fallona (they had merely four months in which to reverse the gifts), why did they spend the time so leisurely? That just seemed a little odd to me.
Advisory: Some light romance and fantasy action.
Sew, It's a Quest is the first in Kendra E. Ardnek's Bookania Quests, a series you're not going to want to miss. Right off the bat, we're introduced to two very usual royals - twins Robin and Robert Locksley - with unusual gifts. Much to everyone's dismay, their Fairy Godmother mixed up their gifts at their birth, and while Robert has impressed the court for years with his skill with a needle, Robin spends her days practicing expertly with a sword. When the emissary arrives and brings them news of the Fairy Godmother (Fallona), along with the announcement that if Robert and Robin wish to reverse their gifts, they must undertake a quest to find Fallona before their eighteenth birthday.
Kendra writes in a fun, easy-to-read, very fairy-tale-ish style that truly compliments the story, considering it is a sort of fairy tale retelling. But it's more than just one fairy tale... instead it's like two or three (or four) all mixed together in a fantasy land. Doranna's story brings in part of the Mountain Princess, Rosamund is the Sleeping Beauty, and even Robin Hood makes a very decided entrance. I rather liked seeing them altogether like that. Each subplot wove cleverly into the others, and by the end, you're really wanting the next book in the series, Do You Take This Quest?
Robin and Robert and their friends made excellent heroes/heroines. They start off by pretending to be your cliche princes and princesses, yet each one has his or her own quirks to make them unique. Personally, I love Doranna's math talk, and I laughed every time Robin stuck her opponents' swords into ceilings, or trees, or whatever might be on hand. I can't wait to read more of these characters further into the series.
This story is a light one, so don't expect much more than a fairy tale. At times the plot seemed to meander a bit; there were a few conversations or scenes that didn't add to the storyline, but that's just to be expected from such a book. What stuck out to me the most was the fact that Robert and Robin began the quest to seek out their Fairy Godmother, and while they do search for her, their quest seems to flounder a bit when they stay for days/weeks at castles and forest camps. If they were in such a hurry to find Fallona (they had merely four months in which to reverse the gifts), why did they spend the time so leisurely? That just seemed a little odd to me.
Advisory: Some light romance and fantasy action.
February 9, 2013
Age Appropriate For: Ages 12 + (for magic)
Best for Ages: 12-18
Are you looking for a lighthearted tale of magic and adventure? Do you like fun retellings of fairytales? Then Sew, It’s a Quest is the perfect book for you!
One of the things that I enjoyed most about this story is when a new character was introduced. Each time one was introduced, I would try to match it with a fairytale. Sometimes I could right off, other times it took a while.
Robin and Robert were well developed and each endearing in their own way. Their relationship is wonderful and so like close siblings. They are friends but still have the ability to get on each other’s nerves.
I have to say I was very impressed when I found out that Kendra was only 15 when she wrote this story. It was very well written for someone so young.
I don’t tend to like stories with magic or fantasy, and this had both. Although there were some moments that there was too much magic for my taste, it never was so over the top that I wanted to put the book down. The magic had more of a Disney feel than a dark feel. However, parents should be advised that there is magic in the story, if that is something they try to avoid.
This is a light read with a nice blend of original story and well known fairytales. I recommend it to younger readers who enjoy mild fantasy books.
I received this book from the author in exchange for my honest review. I was under no obligation to write a positive review. The opinions in this review are entirely my own.
Best for Ages: 12-18
Are you looking for a lighthearted tale of magic and adventure? Do you like fun retellings of fairytales? Then Sew, It’s a Quest is the perfect book for you!
One of the things that I enjoyed most about this story is when a new character was introduced. Each time one was introduced, I would try to match it with a fairytale. Sometimes I could right off, other times it took a while.
Robin and Robert were well developed and each endearing in their own way. Their relationship is wonderful and so like close siblings. They are friends but still have the ability to get on each other’s nerves.
I have to say I was very impressed when I found out that Kendra was only 15 when she wrote this story. It was very well written for someone so young.
I don’t tend to like stories with magic or fantasy, and this had both. Although there were some moments that there was too much magic for my taste, it never was so over the top that I wanted to put the book down. The magic had more of a Disney feel than a dark feel. However, parents should be advised that there is magic in the story, if that is something they try to avoid.
This is a light read with a nice blend of original story and well known fairytales. I recommend it to younger readers who enjoy mild fantasy books.
I received this book from the author in exchange for my honest review. I was under no obligation to write a positive review. The opinions in this review are entirely my own.
December 29, 2015
Robin and Robert are royal twins. They are the only two to have received a Fairy Godmother gift in nearly a century, an amazing honor. Soon it was clear that their gifts had been switched and a search began to find the Fairy Godmother to right the mistake. When she is finally sighted by a knight, the family learns that the pair must find her for themselves and they only have until their 18th birthday ... only 4 months away. Will they be able to find her in time?
9.10 speed readers out of 10.10 speed readers.
Spoiler
*I love Eric and Robin together. Just saying.*
End of spoiler sort of.
It's based on sleeping beauty so of course there is a Sleeping beauty in the tale. WAITTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT.
There are more than ONE sleeping beauty in this wild tale. Oops. Maybe i should have put a hide spoiler thing. *Wink.* Sooooo If you haven't read the book i gave
Okay, Robert and Robin. I love their relationship. It's awesome.And since i'm a twin myself, I love seeing how twins act in books, to see how y'all think twins act. *Wink*. Okay, I love how he's so level headed and she's so crazy and not. I especially love Robin hood, doranna, Rosamond, casperal, Maid marian, ERICCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC, and every single character that dances across the page.
9.10 speed readers out of 10.10 speed readers.
Spoiler
*I love Eric and Robin together. Just saying.*
End of spoiler sort of.
It's based on sleeping beauty so of course there is a Sleeping beauty in the tale. WAITTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT.
There are more than ONE sleeping beauty in this wild tale. Oops. Maybe i should have put a hide spoiler thing. *Wink.* Sooooo If you haven't read the book i gave
Okay, Robert and Robin. I love their relationship. It's awesome.And since i'm a twin myself, I love seeing how twins act in books, to see how y'all think twins act. *Wink*. Okay, I love how he's so level headed and she's so crazy and not. I especially love Robin hood, doranna, Rosamond, casperal, Maid marian, ERICCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC, and every single character that dances across the page.
December 12, 2012
A quirky, fun re-telling of my of the Classic fairy tales we have all grown up with.
Prince Robert and Princess Robin set out on a quest to get their gifts straightened out. Robin is the best swordsman in the kingdom and Robert the best sewer. During their quest, they meet many new friends and run into all kinds of adventures - including a storm which rains cats and dogs and a bow which attacks Robin.
I first got interested in this book after becoming friends with the author. My interested spiked when I realized the connection with Robin Hood.
This book was fast paced. There were bits in the middle, interludes, which I didn't get until the end but they were a lot of fun.
My favourite character has to be Robert and I hope he is in the second book. Since the book had a cliff hanger ending. *Raises eyebrows*
My favourite parts in the story were when it rained cats and dogs, LOVED that bit! And when the bow attacked Robin, that just cracked me up!
I am very excited to read more by Kendra and feel that she has a lot of promise as an author.
(There will be a longer review on my blog later.)
Prince Robert and Princess Robin set out on a quest to get their gifts straightened out. Robin is the best swordsman in the kingdom and Robert the best sewer. During their quest, they meet many new friends and run into all kinds of adventures - including a storm which rains cats and dogs and a bow which attacks Robin.
I first got interested in this book after becoming friends with the author. My interested spiked when I realized the connection with Robin Hood.
This book was fast paced. There were bits in the middle, interludes, which I didn't get until the end but they were a lot of fun.
My favourite character has to be Robert and I hope he is in the second book. Since the book had a cliff hanger ending. *Raises eyebrows*
My favourite parts in the story were when it rained cats and dogs, LOVED that bit! And when the bow attacked Robin, that just cracked me up!
I am very excited to read more by Kendra and feel that she has a lot of promise as an author.
(There will be a longer review on my blog later.)
July 21, 2015
Sew It's a Quest took me on a wild ride through many fairy tale retelling with hilarious twists. I must say I enjoyed it.
I must say I loved each one of the character's voices. Robin is extremely headstrong and says whatever she thinks. Robert is more reserved and doesn't talk a lot. Rosamond talks in a dreamlike manner. Doranna mixes up words (though this does get distracting at times).
The plot. Well, the plot is fantastic, yet simple. It revolves around Robin and Robert trying to get their gifts switched. Just like any quest, things happen along the way. This book revolves around many fairy tales in one.
There is one thing I didn't like about it, however. (Warning, this next part has some spoilers.) I didn't like how Robin and Eric's relationship unfolds. I like them together, but I think their relationship growth should have taken longer. To me it seemed like they hated one another, spent a couple of days together playing chess, and then decided to get married. (End spoilers.)
Overall, I enjoyed this book. I do recommend it!
I must say I loved each one of the character's voices. Robin is extremely headstrong and says whatever she thinks. Robert is more reserved and doesn't talk a lot. Rosamond talks in a dreamlike manner. Doranna mixes up words (though this does get distracting at times).
The plot. Well, the plot is fantastic, yet simple. It revolves around Robin and Robert trying to get their gifts switched. Just like any quest, things happen along the way. This book revolves around many fairy tales in one.
There is one thing I didn't like about it, however. (Warning, this next part has some spoilers.) I didn't like how Robin and Eric's relationship unfolds. I like them together, but I think their relationship growth should have taken longer. To me it seemed like they hated one another, spent a couple of days together playing chess, and then decided to get married. (End spoilers.)
Overall, I enjoyed this book. I do recommend it!
February 4, 2013
Brilliant. Young royalty with Fairy Godmothers? Check. Mix-ups and curses? Check. Quests and unexpected twists and turns? Check. Happily ending? Well, that remains to be seen. There's still some royals to rescue their happiness for.
I loved the way the young (16, was it?) author updates an ages-old theme, and keeps you guessing. Sleeping Beauty? Got it. Hints of Rapunzel? Got it. Mysteries to come? Got it. Working in Robin of Locksley, and Sherwood Forest, but not in the way you're expecting, too snerking for words. I'm just waiting for the other princesses, and their suitors, in a following book.
I loved the way the young (16, was it?) author updates an ages-old theme, and keeps you guessing. Sleeping Beauty? Got it. Hints of Rapunzel? Got it. Mysteries to come? Got it. Working in Robin of Locksley, and Sherwood Forest, but not in the way you're expecting, too snerking for words. I'm just waiting for the other princesses, and their suitors, in a following book.
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