My Five Word TL:DR Review: Don’t Miss This Wonderful Series

Blood reads like a conclusion to the series but I’m not absolutely sure if that’s the case, it certainly has a fairytale style ending.  That being said I would happily, nay ecstatically, pick up more books from the Kingdom.  If anybody can give me the lowdown then feel free to update me in the comments.  I’d actually love to be wrong.

I have to say first and foremost that this series is wonderful.  I’ve absolutely loved reading these fairytales reimagined.  They’re well written, they’re sassy, they have such twisted characters, everything is on it’s head and you can’t make any assumptions.  Disney characters these are not.  At the same time there are good characters where you least expect, plenty of magic, castles, dragons and thorny hedges.

If you love fairytales and you enjoy retellings then this series is for you and with a new first book in series (Magic) and this new conclusion it feels like the stories are now complete.  Pinborough has pulled the rabbit out of the hat by tying all the stories together, bringing in mysterious characters just barely hinted at previously and giving them all the ending they deserve.

I can’t really say too much more without giving away spoilers so this review will be necessarily short and sweet (much like these little gems).

In conclusion.  I’m sad to have read the final book.  I’d love to go back and reread the whole collection one by one.  These stories fulfil my fairytale need whilst putting a smile on my face.  They’re a breath of fresh air filled with creativity, great writing and a little sexy punch.

Highly recommended.

I received a copy through Netgalley, courtesy of the publisher, for which my thanks.  The above is my own opinion.

My rating – 5 of 5 stars for a fantastic series

Now, here are all five books in order, their covers and my reviews:

Book 1: MAGIC
Book 2: BEAUTY
Book 3: POISON
Book 4: CHARM
Book 5: BLOOD