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milady133's review
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
5.0
I wouldn't have chosen to read this story from the blurb, but after reading a short story with the first chapters of the book, I had to know how it continued, and I have really enjoyed this story, it was fun to read what happens when the Sleeping Beauty wakes up a thousand years of so after falling into her comma, and Prince Charming and the Wicked Witch continue to argue over her, while a lawyer has to explain her how everything works nowadays.
beastreader's review
3.0
Nora Barr manages her own law firm. Only business is really slow. So slow in fact that if Nora does not get some clients soon than she will be forced to go out of business and work for another law firm. This is Nora’s lucky or maybe unlucky day.
Aethelstan Blackstone is a mage or a wizard. He and his associate Sancho Panza ( I know but this is really his name) are in need of an attorney. Blackstone and Sleeping Beatuy aka Emma (hey, this is not your classic fairy tale) are suppose to be together but Emma’s guardian will have no part of the arrangement. Thus, this is why Blackstone needs an attorney. He wants to fight Emma’s guardian.
Utterly Charming is a fun, unique twist on a classic story. The only bad thing I had to really say about this book is that I was craving a little more romance between Blackstone and Nora. For a romance book, there was not much going on in that department except for some eye glazing and some kisses. Other than this, I enjoyed this book. I thought Santo kind of stole the show. I liked his brass attitude and he was not afraid to say it like it was. I felt a little sorry for Emma. I can not imagine being in a coma and than waking up in the 21st century.
Aethelstan Blackstone is a mage or a wizard. He and his associate Sancho Panza ( I know but this is really his name) are in need of an attorney. Blackstone and Sleeping Beatuy aka Emma (hey, this is not your classic fairy tale) are suppose to be together but Emma’s guardian will have no part of the arrangement. Thus, this is why Blackstone needs an attorney. He wants to fight Emma’s guardian.
Utterly Charming is a fun, unique twist on a classic story. The only bad thing I had to really say about this book is that I was craving a little more romance between Blackstone and Nora. For a romance book, there was not much going on in that department except for some eye glazing and some kisses. Other than this, I enjoyed this book. I thought Santo kind of stole the show. I liked his brass attitude and he was not afraid to say it like it was. I felt a little sorry for Emma. I can not imagine being in a coma and than waking up in the 21st century.
blodeuedd's review
3.0
What can I say, the title does say it all. This was such a charming book. Nora, our heroine meets Alex Blackstone who is so hot, and she can't stop thinking of him. Too bad he is in love with a woman who he claims to be in a magical coma, but she soon realizes magic is real and fairy tales too.
I liked Nora, even if she was a bit to of a lawyer sometimes. She did not let down her guard, but then who would when meeting a 1000 year old mage, a wicked witch, and a woman in a glass coffin. And I had to like that she did not let Alex or our wicked stepmother get the upper hand of her. Instead she wanted to protect Emma.
Before you all go all oh no! What about poor Emma? Well that is a long story, and just because two kids believed they were in love a 1000 years ago does not mean that is true now. And Alex is always the gentleman, I truly liked that about him.
It is a romance that in a way is not a romance. It is always there on the fringes because he wants to protect his sleeping beauty, she thinks those two are meant to be, they are both so utterly blind to what is in front of them. The romance therefore is slow to build, but that is good since they get it when they see it.
But what I liked most is how she brought these two worlds together, Magic is real and out there. And fairy tales, well there is always a hint of truth in them, but mostly they are just sweetened beyond words and the true story is lost in time.
Conclusion:
If you want cute and sweet then look here. And if you want that romance with fairy tale vibe over it then you have found the right book. I liked it and would want more.
Rating
Cute
Cover:
Hm
I liked Nora, even if she was a bit to of a lawyer sometimes. She did not let down her guard, but then who would when meeting a 1000 year old mage, a wicked witch, and a woman in a glass coffin. And I had to like that she did not let Alex or our wicked stepmother get the upper hand of her. Instead she wanted to protect Emma.
Before you all go all oh no! What about poor Emma? Well that is a long story, and just because two kids believed they were in love a 1000 years ago does not mean that is true now. And Alex is always the gentleman, I truly liked that about him.
It is a romance that in a way is not a romance. It is always there on the fringes because he wants to protect his sleeping beauty, she thinks those two are meant to be, they are both so utterly blind to what is in front of them. The romance therefore is slow to build, but that is good since they get it when they see it.
But what I liked most is how she brought these two worlds together, Magic is real and out there. And fairy tales, well there is always a hint of truth in them, but mostly they are just sweetened beyond words and the true story is lost in time.
Conclusion:
If you want cute and sweet then look here. And if you want that romance with fairy tale vibe over it then you have found the right book. I liked it and would want more.
Rating
Cute
Cover:
Hm
jscarpa14's review
4.0
So first I accidentally started rereading at book four before backtracking and then I wrote the review for book 4 in book 1's slot. I do however finally understand one of my points from book 4, why these characters appear there. I didn't actually remember they were the first couple in the series. So my bad.
I still think I was less critical as a reader the first time I read this. Because one, and I'm saying this because it's a trend in romance not because it's one for this particular writer, but blonde heroine and enough said. It's been my soapbox topic so I feel the need to mention but considering I'm pretty sure Vivian of book 4 is African American or at least that's how I picture her based on the description provided, I'm thinking Grayson is pretty good with diversity. Still if I'm going to soapbox about everyone else's blond heroine it wouldn't be right if I didn't mention this one.
However here's my thing, there's a part of me that finds the feelings between these characters more believable than Dex and Viv because their interactions took place over a ten year span rather than 24 hours. I liked their push and pull but I think it needs to be pointed out that they don't actually share a ton of scenes together. Honestly they seem to each have more scenes with secondary characters than with each other. Also they aren't actually a couple through the majority of the book so nobody really knows if they work as one.
Overall it's still an interesting series and funny, but I'm not sure I'd have put it in the four star range if I'd read it for the first time today.
I still think I was less critical as a reader the first time I read this. Because one, and I'm saying this because it's a trend in romance not because it's one for this particular writer, but blonde heroine and enough said. It's been my soapbox topic so I feel the need to mention but considering I'm pretty sure Vivian of book 4 is African American or at least that's how I picture her based on the description provided, I'm thinking Grayson is pretty good with diversity. Still if I'm going to soapbox about everyone else's blond heroine it wouldn't be right if I didn't mention this one.
However here's my thing, there's a part of me that finds the feelings between these characters more believable than Dex and Viv because their interactions took place over a ten year span rather than 24 hours. I liked their push and pull but I think it needs to be pointed out that they don't actually share a ton of scenes together. Honestly they seem to each have more scenes with secondary characters than with each other. Also they aren't actually a couple through the majority of the book so nobody really knows if they work as one.
Overall it's still an interesting series and funny, but I'm not sure I'd have put it in the four star range if I'd read it for the first time today.
bookfairy99's review
3.0
This book really does read like a fairy tale, in every sense of the word. It's whimsical, at times charming, and often unbelievable. But it also drags, focuses too much on the battle between "good vs. evil" and doesn't offer any surprises. I'll have to hand it to the author though, she does spin some fairy tale cliches on their head. I liked that Nora was the ultimate heroine, and not the perfect Sleeping Beauty like I'd expected. And the introduction of a modern woman's wants, needs and viewpoints into what's otherwise a pretty straight-forward romantic fairy tale was good for a few smiles. But ultimately, the characters never engaged me. I was bored with the book and struggled to finish.
bellanoxbooks1326's review
I remember reading this book a million years ago and LOVING it. I didn't realize it was a series.
It makes me sad that it doesn't have the best reviews :(
It makes me sad that it doesn't have the best reviews :(
ecooper99's review
3.0
This book really does read like a fairy tale, in every sense of the word. It's whimsical, at times charming, and often unbelievable. But it also drags, focuses too much on the battle between "good vs. evil" and doesn't offer any surprises. I'll have to hand it to the author though, she does spin some fairy tale cliches on their head. I liked that Nora was the ultimate heroine, and not the perfect Sleeping Beauty like I'd expected. And the introduction of a modern woman's wants, needs and viewpoints into what's otherwise a pretty straight-forward romantic fairy tale was good for a few smiles. But ultimately, the characters never engaged me. I was bored with the book and struggled to finish.
becxreadz's review
3.0
Cute light read but for a romance I can't believe I had to wait for the last chapter before the couple even kissed. I mean come on author!!!!