I pulled out this book and the one I read previously to read for the week of Halloween and then I just didn't read as much as I thought I would So here I am nearing the end of November and have finally finished books I chose for October reading. It's ok though, I'm definitely a mood reader and just because I didn't finish them in time for Halloween doesn't mean I didn't enjoy reading them. I am, however, excited to move back to my contemporary romances!
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The Color of Fear by Billy Phillips and Jenny Nissenson
If you are a fan of darker fairy tale retellings, you will probably enjoy this book. Was it written for a younger audience, yes, but did I still enjoy it even though I'm in my 40s? Also yes!
I loved the imagery in this book and how there was a deeper meaning behind the journey that Caitlin takes. I think the descriptions of the characters was excellent, and the author did a great job of bringing the reader along on the voyage through not only the descriptions of the characters, but also the scenery and events.
The other thing I really enjoyed was the encompassment of all different types of fairy tales. From Rapunzel, Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella and the rest, to Jack and the Beanstalk and Alice in Wonderland... all of the childhood favorites were covered. In addition to that, the authors who created these characters were mentioned as well, which I found to be a great homage to them and a testament to their longevity.
There was a cliffhanger at the end, and to be honest when I bought the book (at a Scholastic Book Fair) I wasn't aware it was a series. I will have to look into finding the next book.
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