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A review by ckreads28
The Grace of Wild Things by Heather Fawcett
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
sad
slow-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
5.0
I adored this Anne retelling mixed with Magic and it still gave me the same seen feelings as Anne's books give me. It has the same feel in the beautiful and cozy setting that Avonlea does but with the real feel of magic being where you least expect it. From Grace's familiar in Wind Weaver to the witch's cottage and fairy land.
The retelling does changer each character's name like Anne becomes Grace but you can still match each name change to their original characters if you pay attention to the characteristics. I loved little things like how you can tell a witch's heart beat from a human's to each spell in the grimoire.
It also pays homage to the pace of the original story being slow and a little meandering but in a good way where you can take in the beauty and whimsy of each setting.
Grace's curious, poetic, creative, abundantly emotional and empathetic spirit spoke to me and made me feel seen the same way Anne's does. The way poetry is used before each chapter to emphasize her love and the beauty of it is perfect. There are so many things I adored about this book and would adore another if the author decides to put one out. There was one quote that did stick with me though and really goes into the heart of the Anne of Green Gables series leaving friendship at its core. "Being friends with someone is like having a safe and happy place to visit when you need to". This is why quality over quantity matters.
I definitely will need a copy in all formats when I want something cozy and a smile.
The retelling does changer each character's name like Anne becomes Grace but you can still match each name change to their original characters if you pay attention to the characteristics. I loved little things like how you can tell a witch's heart beat from a human's to each spell in the grimoire.
It also pays homage to the pace of the original story being slow and a little meandering but in a good way where you can take in the beauty and whimsy of each setting.
Grace's curious, poetic, creative, abundantly emotional and empathetic spirit spoke to me and made me feel seen the same way Anne's does. The way poetry is used before each chapter to emphasize her love and the beauty of it is perfect. There are so many things I adored about this book and would adore another if the author decides to put one out. There was one quote that did stick with me though and really goes into the heart of the Anne of Green Gables series leaving friendship at its core. "Being friends with someone is like having a safe and happy place to visit when you need to". This is why quality over quantity matters.
I definitely will need a copy in all formats when I want something cozy and a smile.