Tag: Retelling

Book Review

NETTLE AND BONE by T. Kingfisher

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Rating: 4 / 5 NETTLE AND BONE by T. Kingfisher follows Marra, a young woman who lives in a world where the women have little say in their own lives. She has seen her sisters, one after the other, mistreated at the hands of the prince. She has been separated from her family, raised largely… Continue reading NETTLE AND BONE by T. Kingfisher

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WHAT MOVES THE DEAD by T. Kingfisher

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Rating: 4 / 5 WHAT MOVES THE DEAD by T. Kingfisher is a retelling of Edgar Alan Poe's THE FALL OF THE HOUSE OF USHER. Alex Easton is a retired soldier who travels to visit their childhood friends when he hears that one of them, Madeline Usher, is dying. When they arrive at their country… Continue reading WHAT MOVES THE DEAD by T. Kingfisher

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MY FINE FELLOW by Jennieke Cohen

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I received a complimentary copy of MY FINE FELLOW by Jennieke Cohen as part of a scheduled Let's Talk Books tour. Thank you to Harper Teen and the author for the opportunity to read and review! Rating: 4 / 5 MY FINE FELLOW is a YA, gender swapped retelling of My Fair Lady. In the… Continue reading MY FINE FELLOW by Jennieke Cohen

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THE WIFE UPSTAIRS by Rachel Hawkins

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Rating: 4.5 / 5 THE WIFE UPSTAIRS was our second #SaturdayBookstaClub book pick for January and it is one I was especially eager to read. It is a retelling of JANE EYRE which is a classic I really enjoyed and it received rave reviews from some of my most trusted booksta friends! THE WIFE UPSTAIRS'… Continue reading THE WIFE UPSTAIRS by Rachel Hawkins