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feeohnaemily's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
alittlebithopeful's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
henrim's review against another edition
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.5
witheringghoul's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
I really loved all these little stories. They were just everything I needed in the moment and it is always cool to read stories from people of different cultures because they bring that element into the stories. I also have like a hit or miss relationship with retellings, I either love them or I hate them. These ones I definitely loved.
kzhawol's review against another edition
4.0
Filled with hilarious recounts and revisions of classic love stories with a modern twist. Also taking characters and bringing a modern turn to them that both connects the reader deeper into the story by modern relation and fuels each story with a new perspective on the concepts and morales featured in mythical lore.
caitlynischeckedout's review
4.0
3.8 is the average of my ratings- rounded up as the collection was great overall. I loved all the mythology and references and all the time periods covered throughout. Beautiful characters and romances- I really enjoyed Babalola’s writing style.
aguattery's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
3.5
I like the concept but the execution wasn't there. I think this could have used another round of editing. The were several sentences that I had to read multiple times because they were choppy or stilted.
ayem's review against another edition
Nothing wrong, just had to return to the library. I am not built to be a reader of short story collections.
fflur_jones's review
4.0
A collection of beautiful love stories that draw on a wide range of myths and folklore tales, most of which I'd never heard of before.
The characters are beautifully elaborated and the writing is so stunning.
The only downside was that I struggled to connect to some of the stories but that is often the case with short story collections.
Overall, would recommend if you want to feel the authors love of love.
The characters are beautifully elaborated and the writing is so stunning.
The only downside was that I struggled to connect to some of the stories but that is often the case with short story collections.
Overall, would recommend if you want to feel the authors love of love.
saycheeze37's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0