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ash_hermatz's review
Bad writing. The story line was too rushed and the characters were not well written.
jessslibrary's review
lighthearted
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
faeriedancingatdusk's review
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.75
mart142's review
lighthearted
medium-paced
3.5
Clever way to retell rapunzel and Robin hoods stories and link them together. Read if you are looking for a quick read romantic spicy fairytale story.
steff_fox's review
sad
slow-paced
1.0
Throwing Robin Hood and Rapunzel together actually sounds like a pretty fantastic idea...but my goodness, does this book have some serious issues.
+ poor and disorganized writing
+ missing character depth / development
+ unrealistic character dynamics -- she was locked in a tower her whole life; there is no possible way she would have understood sex and relationships the way she was portrayed to
+ unrealistic characters in general
+ HOLY HELL, the INSTA LOVE was so painful
+ pointless and contrived plots; some of these literally only served to create unnecessary tension in the relationship
+ miscommunication as a plot device
+ an excess of random storylines & conflicts
+ rushing through aforementioned excess of random storylines & conflicts
+ no coherent plot in general
+ complete & utter mismanagement of Marian's storyline -- if you're going to give Robin a love interest other than Marian, just remove Marian from the book, please
+ cheating!!!
+ I'm sorry...but Rumpelstiltskin? Really?
And this is just the beginning, unfortunately. Honestly, this book reads like it came from the mind of someone who really likes Disney's Tangled, but wanted to make it...horny? Additionally, it's very clear that the author doesn't fully grasp the complexities of someone living their lives in a tower nor the complexities of falling in love.
So, instead of spending any real time on the characters in relation to those two topics, the book was really just a rushed mishmash of all the ideas and events that the author wanted to mash together. Ultimately, she just didn't know how to develop these ideas and put them all together into a coherent and real story.
+ poor and disorganized writing
+ missing character depth / development
+ unrealistic character dynamics -- she was locked in a tower her whole life; there is no possible way she would have understood sex and relationships the way she was portrayed to
+ unrealistic characters in general
+ HOLY HELL, the INSTA LOVE was so painful
+ pointless and contrived plots; some of these literally only served to create unnecessary tension in the relationship
+ miscommunication as a plot device
+ an excess of random storylines & conflicts
+ rushing through aforementioned excess of random storylines & conflicts
+ no coherent plot in general
+ complete & utter mismanagement of Marian's storyline -- if you're going to give Robin a love interest other than Marian, just remove Marian from the book, please
+ cheating!!!
+ I'm sorry...but Rumpelstiltskin? Really?
And this is just the beginning, unfortunately. Honestly, this book reads like it came from the mind of someone who really likes Disney's Tangled, but wanted to make it...horny? Additionally, it's very clear that the author doesn't fully grasp the complexities of someone living their lives in a tower nor the complexities of falling in love.
So, instead of spending any real time on the characters in relation to those two topics, the book was really just a rushed mishmash of all the ideas and events that the author wanted to mash together. Ultimately, she just didn't know how to develop these ideas and put them all together into a coherent and real story.
asherz08's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
5.0
I was not expecting to love this story as much as I did. I loved every bit of this tale and couldn't stop thinking about it even when I didn't have the chance to read. I didn't want to put it down but unfortunately with kids and work you have to take a pause every now and again. Lol. Anyways, back to the review...
I absolutely love Disney retellings and for them to have spice is an added bonus! Rapunzel and Robin Hood are meant for each other in this twisted tale of multiple different fairy tales including Queen Aurora and King Edward, Snow White and the Dark(Evil) Queen, and Rumpelstiltskin.
Jessica Erin did an amazing job putting her own spin on these classic tales and her writing style is so fluid and easy to read. You can't help but feel good *pun intended ;)* while reading this. I can't wait and look forward to diving in to the next book and read all about The Little Mermaid and Captain Hook!!
I absolutely love Disney retellings and for them to have spice is an added bonus! Rapunzel and Robin Hood are meant for each other in this twisted tale of multiple different fairy tales including Queen Aurora and King Edward, Snow White and the Dark(Evil) Queen, and Rumpelstiltskin.
Jessica Erin did an amazing job putting her own spin on these classic tales and her writing style is so fluid and easy to read. You can't help but feel good *pun intended ;)* while reading this. I can't wait and look forward to diving in to the next book and read all about The Little Mermaid and Captain Hook!!