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ennitsud's review against another edition
4.0
I love fairytale retellings and this was just a perfect example of one. I will honestly be getting the next books!
calatheacat's review against another edition
4.0
I have read both this novel and Dokey's book Kissed and have come to one conclusion; there are no villains.
Even in Cinderella (Before Midnight), the evil stepmother is not evil. The stepsisters are not completely horrible. And Rapunzel - well.
Dokey's stories are totally unique.
Even in Cinderella (Before Midnight), the evil stepmother is not evil. The stepsisters are not completely horrible. And Rapunzel - well.
Dokey's stories are totally unique.
yungokssss's review against another edition
5.0
AHHHHH!!!! Just bought it at B&N's!!!! I love this book (or books, I should say, heh heh) and I LOVE THE AUTHOR!!!
P.S. Saving tip, guys. Each of these three books cost 7 bucks on its own. But all three in one book cost 9.99!!! Whoop whoop!!!
P.S. Saving tip, guys. Each of these three books cost 7 bucks on its own. But all three in one book cost 9.99!!! Whoop whoop!!!
linyarai's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
ladyophelia's review against another edition
3.0
This was a pleasant read, with a nice twist on popular fairy tales.
apes13's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
emlickliter's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
5.0
Once (Once Upon a Time #9;11;15) by Cameron Dokey - This omnibus contains Before Midnight, Golden, and Wild Orchid. All three retellings are fabulous YA fairy tales! Happy Reading!
hanakorc's review against another edition
4.0
Before midnight is really three books in one. It features retellings of the popular tales of Cinderella, Rapunzel, and Mulan.
I loved how the author made the stories more believable, while still maintaining a fairy tale quality. I really enjoyed the French twist on the Cinderella retelling (Before Midnight) and the retelling of Mulan (Wild Orchid). The Rapunzel (Golden) retelling was good, but in my opinion was the weakest of the three stories.
It was a very cute and enjoyable read. Some of the more enjoyable fairy tale retellings I've read in a while.
I loved how the author made the stories more believable, while still maintaining a fairy tale quality. I really enjoyed the French twist on the Cinderella retelling (Before Midnight) and the retelling of Mulan (Wild Orchid). The Rapunzel (Golden) retelling was good, but in my opinion was the weakest of the three stories.
It was a very cute and enjoyable read. Some of the more enjoyable fairy tale retellings I've read in a while.
meg_ventures's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0