A review by fiwwa
What Once Was Mine by Liz Braswell

adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

"Who cares what you should do? Life is short. People are cruel. Have fun while the sun shines and let everyone else sort themselves out."

This is so far my favorite Twisted Tale that I've read. Conceal, Don't Feel was more of a bedtime story than an actual twisted tale, and So This is Love has a sloow pace it makes me bored.

First of all, the tension between Rapunzel & Gina >> Rapunzel & Flynn. Gina is my favorite character she's not even the main but oh my God GIRL BOSSSSS I just love her adventurous and brave personality. And Flynn is more softer and sweeter here, it's not a bad thing obvi but I was kinda hoping that there'll be banter between him and Punzie. There's ONE THING I hope will come up as a plot twist
that Eugene and Gina are actual siblings after Arianna brought that up.


So Gothel isn't exactly a real villain here. Sure, she's cruel, just... not really like that. She's a real bitch tho, body shamed my girl Punzie and how she killed her parents (which she DIDN'T, Gothel made that up). Then who's the villain, you wonder? The psycho herself, Countess Bathory. And I know Gothel betrayed Rapunzel but still she raised Rapunzel for almost two decades and Rapunzel shoo-ed her like it's nothing IT'S KINDA RUDE TO ME??

Lastly, I know that Rapunzel's hair has magic from Moondrop Flower but honestly I'm still confused what the magic really is?? Is it that complicated or it's my bad that I didn't take notes...

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