Scan barcode
A review by curiouser_books
The Forest Grimm by Kathryn Purdie
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
I received an ARC of this title from Netgalley in exchange for a review.
The Forest Grimm is a perfect title for younger YA readers or lovers of fairy tale retellings.
Actual Star Rating: Three Stars
What I loved: The story blends a new tale with classic stories and just a hint of danger. I love stories like this, where you're guessing which fairy tale character each person might be before all the hints fall into place. Clara is brave and determined and the story picks up the pace about halfway through which keeps you reading. But this is an easy recommendation for younger YA readers or readers looking for less romance.
What I didn't love: Clara has an "s curve" in her back and a lift in her shoe ... and it is mentioned almost constantly. I love the representation of different abilities with main characters, but this is too heavy-handed for my liking. I had a hard time with the cover. It feels like a Harlequin Romance cover, but the book reads like middle-grade/young YA. The cover just doesn't represent the story very well. Overall I would have preferred even less romance and to have had this be a middle-grade book because I think it will do best with that audience (but the main character is just a little too old for this to be a middle-grade book).
This is a great read for a younger audience looking for a fun story with sweet romance and a brave heroine. Definitely recommend it for the 5th-18th grade crowd.
My review system is as follows:
5 stars - unbelievable, I am still talking about it, a book I'll recommend to everyone and refuse to hear any critiques of it (these are very rare)
4 stars - better than a typical read, I'll keep reading the series, really enjoyed but there were some minor issues
3 stars - average read (my most common rating)
2 stars - I didn't enjoy it, but I finished it
1 star - DNF or finished but it was awful
The Forest Grimm is a perfect title for younger YA readers or lovers of fairy tale retellings.
Actual Star Rating: Three Stars
What I loved: The story blends a new tale with classic stories and just a hint of danger. I love stories like this, where you're guessing which fairy tale character each person might be before all the hints fall into place. Clara is brave and determined and the story picks up the pace about halfway through which keeps you reading. But this is an easy recommendation for younger YA readers or readers looking for less romance.
What I didn't love: Clara has an "s curve" in her back and a lift in her shoe ... and it is mentioned almost constantly. I love the representation of different abilities with main characters, but this is too heavy-handed for my liking. I had a hard time with the cover. It feels like a Harlequin Romance cover, but the book reads like middle-grade/young YA. The cover just doesn't represent the story very well. Overall I would have preferred even less romance and to have had this be a middle-grade book because I think it will do best with that audience (but the main character is just a little too old for this to be a middle-grade book).
This is a great read for a younger audience looking for a fun story with sweet romance and a brave heroine. Definitely recommend it for the 5th-18th grade crowd.
My review system is as follows:
5 stars - unbelievable, I am still talking about it, a book I'll recommend to everyone and refuse to hear any critiques of it (these are very rare)
4 stars - better than a typical read, I'll keep reading the series, really enjoyed but there were some minor issues
3 stars - average read (my most common rating)
2 stars - I didn't enjoy it, but I finished it
1 star - DNF or finished but it was awful