βI did it because a girl doing nothing in a fairy tale ends up dead or worse, but a girl who makes a decision usually gets rewarded.β β¨π€β¨ The Hazelwood is such a delightfully dark take on fairy tales! What if fairy tales were real? Worlds that exist on the whim of a story teller, who can weave a story light and happy or dark and dreary. Alice has grown up running from the dark, twisted tales her grandmother wrote, never knowing why the bad luck always followed no matter where they went. But no matter how far or how fast her and her mother run, the bad luck always found them. Alice soon learns, the only way out is through, and even then, she may find herself stuck in the story. π€ππ€ such a creative novel! I am so happy I got to read this book!!! The twists and turns that lead you down the path into these fairy tales that should never be is fascinating. I had no idea where the author was taking me until we got there and the result is stunning! A unique way to discuss taking control of your own narrative in life and fighting for the people you love. Excellent reading!!! Thank you @netgalley @flatiron_books @melissaalbertauthor for approving my request! Full review up shortly, link in my bio ππ©πΌβπ»π T minus 5 days until #howlerfest and plans are coming together!!! I started Golden Son last night and GAH!!! Brown does not hold his punches back at all!!! I also reviewed #redrising if you care to take a peek, itβs spoiler free! Going down this path again just reinforces how incredible these books are and how I will always be a HUMONGOUS #bookpusher with this series because everyone needs to read these gorydamn books!!!!!!! βοΈπΊβοΈ #sorrynotsorry #howlerforlife πΊβοΈπΊ have you guys ever noticed that original fairy tales tend to lean towards the dark, violent and even gruesome?! I find it fascinating how stories change over time to reflect society. Do you guys prefer the original tales? Or do you like it better when they lighten up and give happy endings???
