Author: Francesca Zappia
Genre: Retellings, Mystery, Horror, Fantasy
Narrator: Kelsey Navarro
Playback: 6h 40m
Publisher: Harper Collins
First published: March 28, 2023
Book description: The people of Greymist Fair know that the woods are a dangerous and magical place, and that they should never set foot off the road. But when a young tailor discovers a body on the road, her search for the culprit reveals even more strange and dark happenings around her town. From acclaimed author Francesca Zappia, Greymist Fair is a suspenseful and inventive murder mystery inspired by the lesser-known fairytales of the Brothers Grimm. Greymist Fair will bewitch readers of Rachel Vincent’s Red Wolf, Liz Braswell’s A Twisted Tale series, and fans of Into the Woods.
Inspired by incorporating elements from several of the original, bloody, lesser-known fairytales of the Brothers Grimm.
Review:
Greymist Fair is a place shrouded in mystery and difficult to reach. There's a treacherous forest you have to navigate through to get there, and most of the locals are too scared to venture into it. Recently, there have been some strange occurrences, like a body being found on the road leading to the village and berries growing out of season. It seems like the villagers are starting to feel like something ominous is on the horizon and that their way of life might be in danger.
I have to say, the way this book was structured really impressed me. Each section seemed to focus on a different character and provide context for something that had been mentioned earlier. It was a little jarring at first, but as I got deeper into the story, I found myself enjoying it more and more. Every time I came across something that didn't quite make sense, the next section would fill in the gaps and tie everything together. It was like a puzzle that slowly came together, and I loved every minute of it.
The writing was very atmospheric and did an excellent job of setting the scene. There were several spooky moments that were written exceptionally well, which added to the overall experience. However, I couldn't help but feel that the attention to detail could have been better allocated to developing the characters. While they were written well enough, I found it difficult to connect with them on a personal level. It felt as though they were more like archetypes rather than genuine individuals, which made it challenging to fully engage with their stories.
I enjoyed this read, I did take it as an audio, but I will probably try to get my hands on a physical copy and reread it, it will either cement my love and make it a favorite or I'll realize the audio format made it even more enjoyable.
This was another of the random pick I found from Anyplay, it gives pretty accurate suggestions in the for you section!
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