The Fairy Tale Trap, Emily Casey
4 of 5 StarsAge Group/Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy/Fairy Tale Retelling
Publication Date: 12/16/2011
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Why I Chose It: As part of the blog tour, I received a copy from the author in exchange for a thoughtful and honest review.
Synopsis from Goodreads: Ivy has always been afraid of mirrors, but she never knew why. Then one of them sucks her into the fairy tale Beauty and the Beast.
All she wants is to find her way home. But when she tries to escape, Ivy breaks the wrong spell. Now Beast is not so gentle-on-the-inside, Beauty is falling for the wrong prince, and Ivy is no closer to figuring out how to get through the enchanted forest that traps her.
With magic mirrors, dancing fairies, a sadistic pixie, and other random fairy tale twists, Ivy doesn’t know what’s safe or who to trust. Can she escape the fairy tale trap?
My Review: Beauty and the Beast has always been my favorite fairy tale--although I'm only familiar with the Disney version--which is why I was excited to get the opportunity to read this book and participate in the blog tour. With The Fairy Tale Trap, Emily Casey takes the classic tale and injects a sarcastic teenager who is trapped in the tale and desperate to get home.
Ivy is a military brat and has just been carted away to a new house for the umpteenth time and is upset that she had to leave her friends and her life, when she's pulled through the mirror she finds herself in an enchanted forest. There she meets a pixie who tells her she must play out the fairy tale in order to return home.
I liked Casey's take on the fairy tale. As I've told you, I'm only familiar with the Disney version, so for me it was something unique and different and enchanting enough to keep me turning the pages. I also love the fact that there is nothing contained within the pages that would stop me from sharing this tale with my 8yo niece.
If I had one complaint it would be that it moves a little fast in the beginning. Ivy is sucked through the mirror and into the fairy tale world before I had chance to get my bearings and connect with the story. It was just a little jarring.
Other than that, this book is just adorable and incredibly funny. Ivy is snarky and hilarious, and had me laughing aloud.
Final Thoughts: Casey has written a magical tale with a loveable heroine that I recommend to fans of Beauty and the Beast and/or fairy tale retellings. They will love going along with Ivy as she's trapped in a castle far away from her family and discovers the true meaning of home.
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Don't forget to stop by the next leg of the tour tomorrow-- http://michael-haynes.blogspot
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If you want to know more about Emily or The Fairy Tale Trap, feel free to stalk her online!!!
Blog: http://emilycasey.com/
Facebook page: http://facebook.com/emilycaseysmusings
Goodreads author page: http://www.goodreads.com/emilycasey
Twitter: http://twitter.com/EmilyCaseysMuse
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Fairy-Tale-Trap-Thorn-ebook/dp/B006NBC3PU/ref=pd_rhf_ee_p_t_1
Smashwords: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/115248
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And now it's time for the giveaway. Thanks to Emily I have an ebook to give to 1 lucky reader. You know the drill--fill in the rafflecopter below:
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22 comments:
This looks like such a fun book! I'm going to add it to my "to be read" list. :)
I did love Beauty and the Beast, and was planning to watch the 3D release before I got my horrible cough, so reading the book might be a must for me.
Thanks for the giveaway and the interview.
Wow, excellent review! I'm also only familiar with the Disney version of Beauty & the Beast, but it's always been a favorite. :) Thank you for a chance to win!
I always loved the Disney version. I was surprised to found how many differences there were in the original tale. I included the original transaltion of Beauty and the Beast at the end of my book, in case you're curious. :)
Good luck everyone!
Sounds great! Mel has the best taste in books, so I always trust her! :D
Beauty and the Beast is definitely my favorite Disney movie - I'm always interested to see how others interpret the classic fairy tale! Sounds like an awesome book!
Mandie: that's why I picked her. ;)
Thanks, Valerie!
Thanks so much for stopping by guys!! You really should read this one. It's so good.
I love Beauty and the Beast! It's only second to The Little Mermaid... Thank you so much for the giveaway!!!
Thanks for the Giveaway. I am really excited to read this book.
I love Beauty and the Beast. This book will be interesting to read!!
For some reason Beauty and the Beast is a time honored tale that never grows old. We continue to want that sweetness of knowing that even the most beastly can be loved :) Thank you for your review today and for this lovely giveaway opportunity.
Mandie & Casey - You're both too sweet!
I'll check out that original tale at the end. Thanks Casey!
I love different forms of Beauty of and Beast :D But now there's 3 instead of just 2 xD
I love Beauty and the Beast, and I love fairy tale retellings, so I'm sure I'm going to love this book! Throwing in a saracastic teen makes a lot of sense in YA! I can't wait to read this one! Thanks for the great review and giveaway:)
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I hadn't heard of this one before but your review has me desperately wanting to read it. I love Beauty and the Beast and I am so intrigued by this idea! Thank you for the opportunity to win a copy :)
First time seeing this book. Thanks for sharing the review.
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I haven't heard of this one before. Thank you for bringing it to my attention! It sounds like a good read! I really like the cover too!
Cool! I never heard of this book before but I LOVE discovering new books and this one sounds really good! I can't wait to read it! Thanks for the chance to win!
Thanks, everybody. Good luck to everyone!
Thanks for the Giveaway!! Looks like a good one!
Thank you for the great Giveaway!!!
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