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Creatures of the Night by C.A. King – Review by Kerry Carr

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Creatures of the NightCreatures of the Night by C.A. King
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a really enjoyable read. It has something for everyone. There is danger, Romance and witches and warriors, creatures that go bump in the night and a mysterious black mist causing all the trouble. This author does an incredible job of taking a fantasy world and making it believable. The characters are well written and their story is definately a gripping read.

Zoe has been training her whole life to become a warrior. To protect the human race from strange creatures that are set out to destroy them. Given the gift of magic she enters the academy to train to the best. However, Zoe doesn’t want to stand on the sidelines and use magic she wants to fight like all the other brave warriors.
This is her path in life to rid the world of the horrible scary creatures that arrived by a strange mist and are slowly destroying the human race. Her family’s life is dedicated to protecting the people from these evil monsters. But what happens when Zoe finds love? And how will she react when she find out the person she’s falling for is part of the same dark monsters that she is set out to rid the world of?

This is a great story and I couldn’t put it down. I can’t wait to read more.

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Manipulator’s War (Ruarnon Trilogy Book 1) by Elise Carlson – Review by Jules Herbert

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Manipulator's War (Ruarnon Trilogy, #1)Manipulator’s War by Elise Carlson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

If you enjoy the YA genre then this is a great book for you…If you like Fantasy then grab this book and get reading….If you enjoy both then you absolutely won’t want to miss this book for sure!!! I will admit it took a little while to completely hook me but boy when it did it hooked me hard!! The non-bianary Character Ruarnon is a truly wonderful character who will draw you in to the story even more than you first expect. There is ALOT going on in this fantastic book, so pay careful attention while reading so you don’t miss a thing. Trust me it will be worth every second! With such a great first book I just know the rest of the trilogy will be just as great and I can’t wait.

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A Dress To Remember: A Fairy Tale by K.L. Small – Review by Amber Howard

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A Dress To Remember: A Fairy TaleA Dress To Remember: A Fairy Tale by K.L. Small
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a very good story. Princess Zarina is the youngest of the royal family. She is deemed the most beautiful of the children. Unfortunately it leaves her out of touch with the world. She’s selfish and materialistic. After the dressmaker makes her a special dress, she is tested in ways she never was before. She learns valuable life lessons along the way. I think it’s relatively easy to read. It moves at a decent pace and is ok for kids about 10 years old and up.

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Creatures of the Night by C.A. King – Review by Susan Ratchford

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Creatures of the NightCreatures of the Night by C.A. King
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Creatures Of The Night
By: C.A. King
Review by: Susan Ratchford
5 Stars

I absolutely love books that mix paranormal and mythology so Creatures Of The Night by C. A. King really caught my eye. I was very intrigued to see it had vampires, werewolves, and ghosts as well as demons, gorgons, centaurs, and gods. What else could anyone want in a book! King also has a way of writing that is so beautiful and gripping, for example “ The sun had finished its shift for the day, leaving keys in the moon’s hand until it returned once more.” Her writing made this story have its own heartbeat. This isn’t the first book I’ve read by her and she never disappoints! Zoe is also a real easy character to feel for, having the abilities she does but being stuck on the sidelines. Creatures Of The Night was also so unpredictable as soon as I thought I knew what was going to happen the whole thing did a 180 degree turn and I was taken aback. A book hasn’t surprised me like that in a while. I recommend this book to any paranormal fantasy lover! You will be in for a real treat!

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Manipulator’s War (Ruarnon Trilogy Book 1) by Elise Carlson – Review by Carla Clemmons

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Manipulator's War (Ruarnon Trilogy, #1)Manipulator’s War by Elise Carlson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was an interesting read and good start to the series! Being my first time reading this author I was not sure what to expect but definitely enjoyed their writing style. This story is complex and fast paced, it will hold your attention until the end. Overcoming adversity and being thrown into a role they were not ready for Ruarnon has to prove they are ready. This story is definitely one of a kind and very unique. I look forward to reading the next book in the series to see where the author takes us!

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Manipulator’s War (Ruarnon Trilogy Book 1) by Elise Carlson – Review by Julie Johnson

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Manipulator's War (Ruarnon Trilogy, #1)Manipulator’s War by Elise Carlson
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

This fantasy book may appeal to those who enjoy time travel, war, and sea monsters along with high stakes situations involving a lot of threats and murder. There is a lot of action that takes place in this book. At times, it became very difficult for me to keep up with who was doing what and where. There are times the writing was a bit choppy too. It’s a debut author so there is definitely a lot of room for growth, and I’m sure it will take place. I had a very difficult time keeping up with the characters too. I understand that a book of this length and depth will have a variety of characters but it almost seemed too much for me. I did feel for the main characters and the challenges that they faced and the decisions that these young minds were tasked to make. I even teared up in a couple of scenes. I’m sure that there are others who really loved this book but for me, it just wasn’t my style.

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Creatures of the Night by C.A. King – Review by Dahnielle Hibbert

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Creatures of the NightCreatures of the Night by C.A. King
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I truly enjoyed Zoe’s story. She knows what she has to do with her life but she is now in a journey to combine what she is with whom she wants to be. This is a paranormal fantasy story told in a very movie like fashion with all the details you need to fall deeper in. The characters have amazing backgrounds and the storyline is very strong. You won’t regret picking up this novel.

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Manipulator’s War (Ruarnon Trilogy Book 1) by Elise Carlson – Review by Katie Turner

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Manipulator's War (Ruarnon Trilogy, #1)Manipulator’s War by Elise Carlson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Manipulator’s War by Elise Carlson is the first book in the Ruarnon Trilogy and my first book with this author. This is also my first book with a nonbinary character lead. I didn’t have any particular expectations going into this book but it sounded interesting. While the story did not take off immediately for me as I got into the rythym of it all, I eventually found myself absolutey enthralled in this tale and then the pages turned faster and faster. I felt like the characters and their interactions, the plot, and details were beautifully crafted and all came together perfectly inside its fantasy realm. And at the end, I was ready for more. This book has definitely opened me up to be more willing to read outside of my norm. Never know when you’ll find an absolute gem where you’re not necessarily looking for one. I look forward to reading book two!

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Manipulator’s War (Ruarnon Trilogy Book 1) by Elise Carlson – Review by Karen Pearman

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Manipulator's War (Ruarnon Trilogy, #1)Manipulator’s War by Elise Carlson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A new author to me I was not sure what to expect from this young adult book. What I got was a realistic book I could not put down. I thoroughly enjoyed it. It is very inclusive and not did not exclude anyone based on race, gender, or sexuality. That was a pleasure to see from a young adult story. It is great to say that there is a story out there I can recommend to friends and family members that are part of the LGBTIQA+ community. This is the first book in this book series, and I cannot wait to read the next book. If you are interested in historical young adult fiction, please give this story a read. It is well written and informative.

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Creatures of the Night by C.A. King – Review by Sheri Schrader

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Creatures of the NightCreatures of the Night by C.A. King
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Creatures of the Night is a new book by author CA King. I was excited to pick up a new book by this author because I always enjoy her storytelling. This book is set in a dystopian, science-fiction world. Zoe lives in a world that has been at war for generations fighting monsters and demons. She has been always been a fighter, but what does she do if falls for the enemy? Whom will she choose, the family she loves or for romance? I always enjoy books by this author. I tend to read straight through to the end and this was no exception. Zoe is a strong female questioning everything she has learned about herself and those they have been battling. I like that she has to face some internal issues and not just physical tests. I would like to know if we will get more from this world or if this will be a standalone book. There is a lot more that can be explored. I look forward to picking up more books from this author soon.

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Manipulator’s War (Ruarnon Trilogy Book 1) by Elise Carlson – Review by Tausha Treadway

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Manipulator's War (Ruarnon Trilogy, #1)Manipulator’s War by Elise Carlson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Manipulator’s War (Ruarnon Trilogy Book 1) by Elise Carlson. This is the story of Ruarnon who is the heir of Tarlah and also happens to be non-binary. Ruarnon’s father who is the King thinks they can be the next ruler as long as they do their best. When Ruarnon’s parents are kidnapped they must do everything they can to find them. They also have to take the Throne with the help of their Uncle but its hard because people don’t want a non-binary for a leader. Ruarnon has a lot of obstacles to overcome but they are going to do their best to find their parents and prevail. When 4 students from Australia accidentally get transported to Tarlah. They are in shock trying to navigate the crazy world. Will they be able to get back home and will Ruarnon find their parents before the people do away with Ruarnon? Read this fast paced adventure to find out.

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A Dress To Remember: A Fairy Tale by K.L. Small – Review by Katie Matthews

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A Dress To Remember: A Fairy TaleA Dress To Remember: A Fairy Tale by K.L. Small
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a really enjoyable children’s book and one that would be a great introduction to fantasy for younger readers. The story was really easy to follow and read. It would definitely get young imaginations going as the author really did well with the descriptive language. I could easily imagine what things looked like and even imagined what some of the characters would sound like. I liked that there were chapters in this story and would be perfect for children to read before bed at night.
The main character Princess Zarina was actually a really great character progression wise, as her story evolved so did she as a character.
Overall a great story and on I would definitely recommend for young readers.

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Manipulator’s War (Ruarnon Trilogy Book 1) by Elise Carlson – Review by Brandy Vaughn

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Manipulator's War (Ruarnon Trilogy, #1)Manipulator’s War by Elise Carlson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Book has a map of the lands and is useful to reference in the novel. I appreciated all the thought that went into creating the fantasy story and the characters were realistic. In the beginning, it was confusing about the non-binary character referring themselves as a they/them. This was the first story I’ve read with a non-binary character. It was interesting how the author explored the idea of gender within a society where gender was neutral. Once I figure that out, I could move past the confusion and enjoy the rest of the story. You begin in one world and end up in another. This was definitely a one of a kind book!

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A Dress To Remember: A Fairy Tale by K.L. Small – Review by Jamie Burns

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Princess Zarina comes from a large family and is very selfish. She is going to have her royal advancement is approaching. In true Princess fashion she must have a magically beautiful dress, but little does she know, she should be careful what she wishes for. This enchanting dress is just the beginning of her adventure. This book is captivating from beginning to end. You will not be disappointed.

The Veil of Corruption (The Virus of Beauty Book 2) by C.B. Lyall Review by Noor Jivraj

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The Veil of Corruption (The Virus of Beauty #2)The Veil of Corruption by C.B. Lyall
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This sequel in the veil of beauty series was a great read and very enjoyable! I really enjoyed reading this book it kept me on the edge of my seat and I could not put it down! With a different and unique take on this fascinating world of witches and wizards you could only hope Wilf would prevail. I’m looking forward to reading the next book in this series and would recommend this boom to anyone looking for a unique fantasy and magical experience!

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Creatures of the Night by C.A. King – Review by Kerry Baker

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Creatures of the NightCreatures of the Night by C.A. King
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I am always so excited to get my hands on a book by this author and this one is definitely no exception. I loved this story. It is different from anything the author has done before and it is a unique paranormal story. I was pulled into this book from the start and read it all in one sitting. I couldn’t wait to find out what was going to happen.
I enjoyed the character in this book too. I thought the author got the combination of them and the storyline perfect, each complimenting the other. This author is easily one of my favourites and I would urge everyone to read her books.

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A Dress To Remember: A Fairy Tale by K.L. Small – Review by Crystal Jimmo

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A Dress To Remember: A Fairy TaleA Dress To Remember: A Fairy Tale by K.L. Small
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

My daughter and I started reading this together as a part of our nightly routine. Following Princess Zarina and her black magic dress was a tale to be reckoned with. Watching as Princess Zarina started out as this spoiled princess was almost off-putting and my daughter didn’t like her at all at first. But as the story progressed, and Zarina became more and more less spoiled and like a warrior princess to avenge the death of her parents, was absolutely amazing. My daughter absolutely loved this book as did I. The writing was fantastic and certainly kept us entrapped and entertained and wanting more each night. One more paragraph became one more page and one more page became one more chapter, we just couldn’t stop! This will definitely be put on our favorite book list to read over and over again.

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Creatures of the Night by C.A. King – Review by April McCoy

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Creatures of the NightCreatures of the Night by C.A. King
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

C.A. King is just great in my opinion! I enjoy her books so much and this one was no different. Difficult choices, a possible romance of the ages and all the pressure on her shoulders. I enjoyed this book. It was easy to read, kept me entertained and i enjoyed it start to end. I enjoy the authors style and how she brings it to life! Can’t wait to see what I stumble across next of hers!

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Manipulator’s War (Ruarnon Trilogy Book 1) by Elise Carlson – Review by Erin DeRoma

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Manipulator's War (Ruarnon Trilogy, #1)Manipulator’s War by Elise Carlson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book had me hooked from the first Chapter. This was my first book by Elise Carlson and I really wasn’t sure what to expect, but I am so glad that I read it. It was a page turner right from the start. I really appreciated that all though it was fantasy the characters were very realistic. Along with being my first book by Elise Carlson, it was also my first book with a non-binary character and I think Elise wrote the character well.
The only reason why I gave this book a 4 and not a 5 star rating was because although entertaining and engaging from beginning to end, you really had to pay attention from beginning to end or you could get lost a bit. It was not a book I could read before bed with my mind winding down for the night, and even with full attention during the day there were times where I had to stop go back just to make sure I was following correctly.
I can’t wait to read the other books in this series.

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Creatures of the Night by C.A. King – Review by Tausha Treadway

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Creatures of the NightCreatures of the Night by C.A. King
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Creatures of the Night by C.A. King. I love this author and I loved this urban fantasy book. It begins when a black mist covers the Earth bringing to life monsters. The ones left all join together to fight off these monsters. Zoe is at the age she needs to go to school to learn how to use her powers but doesn’t trust the people teaching. What if they are not teaching her the right things. Being tricked by several men in her life she doesn’t trust easy and when she is left with the hard choice of saving one thing that she has been taught her whole life is bad she is so confused. Zoe only knows that she has to make the right choice or her world will forever be changed and maybe even gone. Read this fast paced fantasy to find out what happens!

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A Dress To Remember: A Fairy Tale by K.L. Small – Review by Paula R Sayers

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A Dress To Remember: A Fairy TaleA Dress To Remember: A Fairy Tale by K.L. Small
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Princess Zarina wants a dress to remember for her Royal Advancement Ceremony. What she receives is a magical dress. Princess Zarina thinks a lot about herself and not much about those around her. When the kingdom is attacked, she must make some choices that are not all about her. This was a delightful fairytale story.

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A Dress To Remember: A Fairy Tale by K.L. Small – Review by Tonya Merritt

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A Dress To Remember: A Fairy TaleA Dress To Remember: A Fairy Tale by K.L. Small
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A wonderfully written juvenile book. A Dress To Remember teaches how to think of others and the responsibilities of becoming older but set in a fictional time. Princess Zarina only ever thinks of herself. When she decides to get a perfect dress everything changes in a flash causing her to learn about herself, her kingdom, and her family history. Will the dress be everything she ever wanted for herself or will she find that she isn’t the only person to think about?

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Creatures of the Night by C.A. King – Review by Tammy Wood

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Creatures of the NightCreatures of the Night by C.A. King
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

I think C.A. King had a real opportunity to make Zoe a real heroin. A great chance to make a strong leading lady, but she spent the entire book confused about who she was, what she was doing and who she wanted to be. This in turn kept me a bit confused throughout the story as well. Ended up getting tricked by multiple men in her life and just never really developed into a solid character. The men were extremely unlikeable. I was also unsure how much time passed in this book. It read like it was a matter of days, but then some instances eluded to it being a very long time.

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A Dress To Remember: A Fairy Tale by K.L. Small – Review by Whisper Hymer

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A Dress To Remember: A Fairy TaleA Dress To Remember: A Fairy Tale by K.L. Small
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A Dress to Remember by K.L. Small is a sweet coming-of-age fairytale. We start by meeting Princess Zarina – the 13th child of the King and Queen of Cygnia. She’s lovely, spoiled, and about to receive her Royal Advancement Ceremony. Princess Zarina feels she needs a dress that everyone will remember so she decides to travel to an dress maker who’s is said to make dresses that are almost magical. She quickly learns to be careful what you wish for as her truly magical dress starts her the journey of a lifetime! I loved the character development we see and enjoyed the unexpected twists Ms. Small added. I will definitely be reading more of her work!

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Manipulator’s War (Ruarnon Trilogy Book 1) by Elise Carlson – Review by Jerricka Brown

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Manipulator's War (Ruarnon Trilogy, #1)Manipulator’s War by Elise Carlson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book was amazing. It is well written and fast paced. I love the way the author wasted no time with the plot of the book. I was hooked from the beginning and stayed hooked until the end. I cannot wait to read the rest of this series. I highly recommend this book.

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A Dress To Remember: A Fairy Tale by K.L. Small – Review by Amelia Stansell

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A Dress To Remember: A Fairy TaleA Dress To Remember: A Fairy Tale by K.L. Small
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I really liked this fairly tale. It’s definitely a good read for any fantasy lovers. My little boy loves the story but loved the pictures even more. Zarina was very spoiled princess but during the course of the story she learns to be more humble from the people in town. She gets a dress that wasn’t quiet what she wanted. The dress might have some abilities that can help her navigate through the adventure she goes on.

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Creatures of the Night by C.A. King – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

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Creatures of the NightCreatures of the Night by C.A. King
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars
Creatures of the Night by C.A. King

Creatures of the Night is a wonderfully written Dystopian Fantasy with some Paranormal / Romance that once you start reading there’s no stopping until you finish. This author is one of my favorites and each book they write is my favorite yet but this one is definitely my favorite yet. Her characters are well developed, real yet raw at times and they make the story come to life. I always feel like I’m apart of the adventure. Zoe has been training her whole life to fight demons and monsters but now she’s faced with making a hard choice. Will she betray one to save the other? Will she follow her heart ? I highly recommend reading this book to find out what happens next. I can’t wait to read more from this Author.

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A Dress To Remember: A Fairy Tale by K.L. Small – Review by Rayne East

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A Dress To Remember: A Fairy TaleA Dress To Remember: A Fairy Tale by K.L. Small
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Wonderful fantasy
This is a fantastic children’s fantasy book with great imagery and storyline. A spoilt Princess finds herself stuck out in the kingdom and needs to find her way back to the castle. There’s lessons learned and challenges faced, along with a magical dress, that keeps the reader engaged. The author cleverly weaves a story that crosses over from light to dark and back again. Thoroughly enjoyable – highly recommend.

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A Dress To Remember: A Fairy Tale by K.L. Small – Review by Jamie Truex

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A Dress To Remember: A Fairy TaleA Dress To Remember: A Fairy Tale by K.L. Small
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a story of a young, spoiled princess. Her royal advancement is coming up and she wants a special dress that is better than everyone else’s. She learns about someone who makes special dresses and seeks them out. Her dress turns out to be more than she bargained for. I was pleasantly surprised by this slightly dark fairy tale.

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A Dress To Remember: A Fairy Tale by K.L. Small – Review by Dahnielle Hibbert

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A Dress To Remember: A Fairy TaleA Dress To Remember: A Fairy Tale by K.L. Small
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I love fairy tales and I loved the cover of this book. So of course when two things you love in literature coincide you definitely want to read that novel. Princess Zarina… well what else is there to say, but she is a princess who makes a bad decision and gets involved with the wrong person. Now trapped with the consequences of that decision she must avoid capture and save her kingdom. This is a fast paced fairy tale with all the magic and allure you would expect from one. I very much enjoyed it although I would have expected more details, as when I read I get images of the places and things and there weren’t quite enough to get a complete picture. Other than that this was a excellent story.

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