Official Review: The Lost Fairytales of the Dewdrop Forest

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Catevanne22 wrote: 15 Jun 2018, 22:36 I like the idea of a fairytale to read and take me away from the mundaneness of everyday life. It’s wonderful to imagine a world different from our own, and your description of the story makes it sound like a very inviting read.
It was fun to read!
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Sahani Nimandra wrote: 15 Jun 2018, 23:17 Honestly, the cover illustration gave me a blissful feeling, and I really like the cover page. Not in my wildest dreams did I think the story was otherwise that lingered danger and mystic enchantments hidden within. It reminded me of what Dumbledore said in the 3rd year: "happiness can be found, even in the darkest of times, if only one remembers to turn one the lights." Thank you for your review!
You're welcome. I thought the cover was beautiful too.
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I'm a sucker for dark and twisted fairytales, as many of the classics are not as cheery as we would like.
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DathanReeves wrote: 16 Jun 2018, 14:49 I'm a sucker for dark and twisted fairytales, as many of the classics are not as cheery as we would like.
I am as well! I love the uniqueness and the sense of excitement. Regular fairytales are too predictable.
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I love the way you describe this as a book for those of us who love magic but have been weighed down by the complications of growing up. I have felt that way many times before, and it is interesting to see a book that embraces that feeling.
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Kendra M Parker wrote: 16 Jun 2018, 17:20 I love the way you describe this as a book for those of us who love magic but have been weighed down by the complications of growing up. I have felt that way many times before, and it is interesting to see a book that embraces that feeling.
I am glad the author didn't make it all rainbows and unicorns ;)
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JuliaKay wrote: 16 Jun 2018, 15:03
DathanReeves wrote: 16 Jun 2018, 14:49 I'm a sucker for dark and twisted fairytales, as many of the classics are not as cheery as we would like.
I am as well! I love the uniqueness and the sense of excitement. Regular fairytales are too predictable.
I don't know, have you ever read the original cinderella? There's a magic cow that won't die that grants wishes. Modern ones are predictable, yes, but the originals will morph your face into a derp meme wondering what just happened.
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JuliaKay wrote: 16 Jun 2018, 17:55
Kendra M Parker wrote: 16 Jun 2018, 17:20 I love the way you describe this as a book for those of us who love magic but have been weighed down by the complications of growing up. I have felt that way many times before, and it is interesting to see a book that embraces that feeling.
I am glad the author didn't make it all rainbows and unicorns ;)
Me, too. Rainbows and unicorns are great, but sadly life is not full of those. I wish there were more of them, but we have to face the hardships of life sometimes. This seems like an interesting way to embrace that feeling.
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Nice review about the book which is about story telling to small children. If the stories are positive and encouraging it develops the children to have bright future, on the other hand if the stories are very scary enough to cause psychological trauma to the child it may sabotage the future of the child because it becomes fearful unnecessarily. any way thanks for this review
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Wow, this seems very interesting. Definitely a kind of book I would read. Thank you so much for such a great review
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This book sounds like my cup of tea. I absolutely love fairy tale retellings with a dark twist. It also sounds like an adventure takes place that is really whimsical and imaginative. Sign me up!
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sindyok2 wrote: 27 Jun 2018, 13:10 Wow, this seems very interesting. Definitely a kind of book I would read. Thank you so much for such a great review
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KatSims92 wrote: 01 Jul 2018, 15:49 This book sounds like my cup of tea. I absolutely love fairy tale retellings with a dark twist. It also sounds like an adventure takes place that is really whimsical and imaginative. Sign me up!
I hope you enjoy it!
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Great review ,i would love to read that also.
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I love the sound of this story. Fairytales and twists have always intrigued me. Thanks for the great review, I'll definitely check it out!
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