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ennitsud's review against another edition
4.0
to be honest, i suck at writing reviews but this is my view:
- most to least fave: Winter's Child, Belle, Sunlight and Shadow
- Dokey's writing style is as whimsical as the fairy tales they're rooted from
- the romance was a good 3 star quality bc my type of romance is a little different. nevertheless, the stories are still great
- most to least fave: Winter's Child, Belle, Sunlight and Shadow
- Dokey's writing style is as whimsical as the fairy tales they're rooted from
- the romance was a good 3 star quality bc my type of romance is a little different. nevertheless, the stories are still great
jay2351's review against another edition
1.0
I found this book to be to much of an obsession over boys, glamor, and all if that. So it was very hard for me to make it through the whole book. With that in mind I am not much of a girly girl either and prefer some of the more gruesome novels.
atn's review against another edition
2.0
I'd have to say that this is the first book I've ever hated. I actually read this book months ago, during the spring of 2013 and was a little hesitant to buy it. (I actually wish I didn't now)
I understand that this book is a retelling older fairy tales, such as The Beauty and the Beast, The Magic Flute, and The Snow Queen, but it was written in the way the authour felt the story should of ended.
The book was frustrating. It took me 3 days to read it because I wanted to read each story separately, not at once.
I'll let you know after the first day the 2 left almost made me give up the book. I harboured a deep anger about how the other stories ended. Since I read this book months ago I do not feel like remembering my thoughts of anger from those days nor do I feel like going upstairs to my room to get the book.
I do not want to spoil it for people who have not read the book yet, but I'll say that I read how The Snow Queen ended right after I finished the book, as it is the last story, and I'll say that I like how the real story ended. That didn't break my heart as this book did.
Even writing this now hurts, therefore I'll stop here.
It's better to borrow the book from a friend or find it in a library than buy it yourself.
:) (The only story that left my with a half-smile is the first story).
I understand that this book is a retelling older fairy tales, such as The Beauty and the Beast, The Magic Flute, and The Snow Queen, but it was written in the way the authour felt the story should of ended.
The book was frustrating. It took me 3 days to read it because I wanted to read each story separately, not at once.
I'll let you know after the first day the 2 left almost made me give up the book. I harboured a deep anger about how the other stories ended. Since I read this book months ago I do not feel like remembering my thoughts of anger from those days nor do I feel like going upstairs to my room to get the book.
I do not want to spoil it for people who have not read the book yet, but I'll say that I read how The Snow Queen ended right after I finished the book, as it is the last story, and I'll say that I like how the real story ended. That didn't break my heart as this book did.
Even writing this now hurts, therefore I'll stop here.
It's better to borrow the book from a friend or find it in a library than buy it yourself.
:) (The only story that left my with a half-smile is the first story).
emlickliter's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
5.0
Kissed: Once Upon A Time Omnibus (Once Upon a Time #6;14;17) by Cameron Dokey - This is an anthology including Belle, Sunlight and Shadow, and Winter's Child. These fun YA fairy tale retellings are in a fabulous collection! Happy Reading!
chelsbells1994's review against another edition
3.0
Kissed is a collection of stories written by Cameron Dokey.
Belle is a retelling of Beauty and the Beast. Belle believes she was given the wrong kind of name. She believes that her name doesn't match her. When her farther is captured by a beast, she offers herself in his place. Can Belle save not only herself, but the beast to.
Sunlight and Shadow is a retelling of Mozart's opera, Die Zauberflote. Princess Mina is taken from her mother by her farther. When her farther tries to marry her off to someone she doesn't know she decides to runaway. Will Mina be able to secure her own happiness before it's to late.
Winter's Child is a retelling of the Snow Queen. When her best friend is taken by the Snow Queen, Grace sets out to find him. Along the way she comes across some obstacles. Grace will go on this dangerous and mystical journey to find him... and the true meaning of love.
Belle is a retelling of Beauty and the Beast. Belle believes she was given the wrong kind of name. She believes that her name doesn't match her. When her farther is captured by a beast, she offers herself in his place. Can Belle save not only herself, but the beast to.
Sunlight and Shadow is a retelling of Mozart's opera, Die Zauberflote. Princess Mina is taken from her mother by her farther. When her farther tries to marry her off to someone she doesn't know she decides to runaway. Will Mina be able to secure her own happiness before it's to late.
Winter's Child is a retelling of the Snow Queen. When her best friend is taken by the Snow Queen, Grace sets out to find him. Along the way she comes across some obstacles. Grace will go on this dangerous and mystical journey to find him... and the true meaning of love.
mybookishdelights's review against another edition
This book and the rest in this Once Upon a Time series are not what I thought they would be. They are almost like YA chapter books. Unfortunately, that means that the stories will not be developed enough for me personally. I read the first book in this bind-up, Belle. It was pretty good. I would rate it 3 stars. I liked the characters and the writing, but by the time we met the Beast there weren't that many pages left and it was all rushed and anti-climactic. And this was the one that I wanted to read the most. I just don't see myself giving any more of this book or the others more than a 3 star rating and so as a result, I've lost interest. I think these books would be perfect for the tween and younger teen who enjoy retellings. Unfortunately my own daughter is not interested in retellings or else I would pass them on to her.
misswinchester84's review against another edition
4.0
I only read Belle and its the best story retelling she written
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