Kristine Kathryn Rusch

This book really does read like a fairy tale, in every sense of the word. It's whimsical, at times charming, and often unbelievable. But it also drags, focuses too much on the battle between "good vs. evil" and doesn't offer any surprises. I'll have to hand it to the author though, she does spin some fairy tale cliches on their head. I liked that Nora was the ultimate heroine, and not the perfect Sleeping Beauty like I'd expected. And the introduction of a modern woman's wants, needs and viewpoints into what's otherwise a pretty straight-forward romantic fairy tale was good for a few smiles. But ultimately, the characters never engaged me. I was bored with the book and struggled to finish.… (mais)