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A review by dsnake1
A Mirror Mended by Alix E. Harrow
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
NetGalley and the publisher, Macmillan Audio and Tordotcom, provided me with a review copy of the audiobook.
Set after the events in A Spindle Splintered, A Mirror Mended is a direct sequel, following Zinnia Gray, who has taken to giving other Sleeping Beauties choices in what would otherwise be their story's preplanned ending. It doesn't take long for something to go amiss, though. Zinnia finds herself firmly in a Snow White story but not with Snow White.
A Mirror Mended is all about the person behind the story and the story behind the person. People in these stories aren't just their roles, but everyone still fits into a broader story.
I would say that this is a half step down from A Spindle Splintered. That's not to say this is bad, but I feel like we get less development of Zinnia here. The plot's also a bit fuzzier, and I'm not certain for the best.
That being said, I really enjoyed the queen. Her actions, realizations, and choices were refreshing. I also enjoyed how this brought the duology to an end. It wrapped the entire package up nicely.
As for the narrator, I enjoyed what they brought to the table. No complaints there.
Set after the events in A Spindle Splintered, A Mirror Mended is a direct sequel, following Zinnia Gray, who has taken to giving other Sleeping Beauties choices in what would otherwise be their story's preplanned ending. It doesn't take long for something to go amiss, though. Zinnia finds herself firmly in a Snow White story but not with Snow White.
A Mirror Mended is all about the person behind the story and the story behind the person. People in these stories aren't just their roles, but everyone still fits into a broader story.
I would say that this is a half step down from A Spindle Splintered. That's not to say this is bad, but I feel like we get less development of Zinnia here. The plot's also a bit fuzzier, and I'm not certain for the best.
That being said, I really enjoyed the queen. Her actions, realizations, and choices were refreshing. I also enjoyed how this brought the duology to an end. It wrapped the entire package up nicely.
As for the narrator, I enjoyed what they brought to the table. No complaints there.