tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post4355403081509733176..comments2024-03-28T06:23:05.651-04:00Comments on Ivy Book Bindings: Review: The Hollow Kingdom by Clare B. DunkleKeertanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01071392026876644282noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-60569090651340314622013-04-10T13:03:01.247-04:002013-04-10T13:03:01.247-04:00I'm so, so happy that you enjoyed this one so ...I'm so, so happy that you enjoyed this one so much, even if you weren't completely taken by the ending. I personally loved Charm, and that it became really Kate's story rather than completely about her romance. Still, I DO love the romance in this one. I love that there isn't the emotional manipulation in this version as there is in the original tale, and that respect is such a foundation for love. Lol, kisses lead to babies...Heidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00416898799044848769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-87600240992640682082013-04-03T23:41:21.109-04:002013-04-03T23:41:21.109-04:00This one does sound amazing! I haven't read a...This one does sound amazing! I haven't read any Beauty and the Beast retellings but the Gothic mystery feel in the beginning totally sounds like my thing. I don't remember ever hearing about this one before.Candacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01701325312535440179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-7913573279411174482013-04-03T20:29:14.151-04:002013-04-03T20:29:14.151-04:00Ever since Heidi reviewed this one a few months ag...Ever since Heidi reviewed this one a few months ago, I knew that it was something I had to read. It's one of the few "Beauty and the Beast" retellings that has somehow passed me by, apparently. As I've said many times, I'm not really a fan of MG, but I am willing to make exceptions for good books, and of course a retelling like "Beauty and the Beast." I'm sure my review will be super critical of how The Hollow Kingdom fares as a retelling, so it's great to read positive reviews like this and see what elements outside of the general B&B storyline work for readers. Lovely review - I'm glad you found so much to enjoy within this story Keertana!Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03052456915027241479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-79424905539554205012013-04-01T22:55:02.460-04:002013-04-01T22:55:02.460-04:00welp I LOVE fairytales so hearing that you, as a n...welp I LOVE fairytales so hearing that you, as a non-fairytale person, enjoyed this so much makes me inclined to check it out! it sounds like a fantastic story even if the end disappointed you. great review!elenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06098549352641704742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-41257117440546416262013-04-01T14:40:13.252-04:002013-04-01T14:40:13.252-04:00You had me completely sold at "successful ret...You had me completely sold at "successful retelling of Beauty and the Beast" Keertana! That is my very favorite fairytale and I never get tired of retellings. Bring them on. And I agree completely, part of the fun of a retelling is seeing how the author changes the original, and what subtle nuances they bring to a familiar table. So excited to read this!Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-85198604634661873082013-04-01T14:17:49.311-04:002013-04-01T14:17:49.311-04:00I have never heard of this one, but I love retelli...I have never heard of this one, but I love retellings. Especially Beauty and the Beast. I perked up when you said "gothic mystery," wrote that the book is compelling and talked about a lovable heroine. I especially love when we meet characters that we cannot imagine falling for, but over time the author changes our minds so completely that we are totally besotted by the end. I will definitely add this one to my TBR. Thanks for sharing!Lauren @ Love is not a trianglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15388832613855107816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-42513022277233466462013-04-01T12:00:29.348-04:002013-04-01T12:00:29.348-04:00Oh, I am so glad you read this an enjoyed it, K! I...Oh, I am so glad you read this an enjoyed it, K! I know that Heidi liked it too and since I actually own a copy this makes me feel much better about starting it. Me and fairy tale retellings have a love/ hate relationship. I have read some great ones and I have read some real stinkers. It sounds like The Hollow Kingdom will be one that I enjoy:)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07026974627724672435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-37151264781916071982013-04-01T11:53:22.811-04:002013-04-01T11:53:22.811-04:00Oh another hot goblin? Where can I sign up? The Ho...Oh another hot goblin? Where can I sign up? The Hollow Kingdom doesn't typically sound like my sort of read, but I think from this review you've completely won me over Keertana! The pacing and characters sound wonderful! I will definitely be on the lookout for this book! :)Jasprithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11346050783201302967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-38656228736926502002013-04-01T07:32:18.511-04:002013-04-01T07:32:18.511-04:00Beauty and Beast is my all time favourite fairytal...Beauty and Beast is my all time favourite fairytale/Disney film etc and I simply adore it beyond belief. <br /><br />I have to say you have entirely sold me on wanting to read this one and despite your qualms about the ending and romance, I'll be looking forward to getting my hands on it. <br /><br />Goblins certainly sounds like a new, refreshing take. Fantastic review! :) Livvyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17441931016080817720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-74729796478465550222013-04-01T02:13:57.890-04:002013-04-01T02:13:57.890-04:00Ooh, Noelle really liked this one too. Have you se...Ooh, Noelle really liked this one too. Have you seen the Disney version of Beauty and the Beast? I'm such a sucker for fairy tales, especially of the Disney variety, and I even watched the Broadway show. I have a feeling this is a book I'll really enjoy. Great review, Keertana. <br /><br />-MaggieYA Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08386116734093643947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-80723006794595154982013-04-01T01:10:31.538-04:002013-04-01T01:10:31.538-04:00I love the story of Beauty and the Beast and reall...I love the story of Beauty and the Beast and really enjoyed Robin McKinnley's re-telling. This re-telling sounds AMAZING, Keertana! Lovely review as always. :)Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16682335183798720529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-13469089818456879682013-03-31T21:09:42.600-04:002013-03-31T21:09:42.600-04:00Beauty and the Beast has always been my favorite f...Beauty and the Beast has always been my favorite fairytale—every retelling and adaptation only serves to reaffirm that for me. As you say, the atmosphere itself is one of the best parts, and I'm glad to hear Dunkle managed to continue that in this book. I've read two of her other novels, and I've been impressed with her prose, so I know I'm set up for good things there. I really need to look into this now.<br /><br />Incidentally, you might want to look into The Bloody Chamber by Angela Carter. It's a volume of short stories, all retellings of fairytales, and two of the stories are adaptations of Beauty and the Beast. Carter's prose is lush and elegant, and she did a fantastic job in creating a gothic atmosphere in a short piece of text.Renae @ Respiring Thoughtshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01269581772628307546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-33269760299877872852013-03-31T18:40:03.507-04:002013-03-31T18:40:03.507-04:00I don't search out many re-tellings but this o...I don't search out many re-tellings but this one definitely has me wanting to read it. I like that it doesn't focus on changing the beast into something beautiful, let's face it, Disney is sending all sorts of wrong messages (even though I love Disney movies).<br /><br />I'll add this to my to-read list!Vegan YA Nerdshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11244310544451371368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-5410261806063389042013-03-31T05:33:15.423-04:002013-03-31T05:33:15.423-04:00I love that this story is so gripping - that's...I love that this story is so gripping - that's the only retelling I can actually finish. The only Beauty and the Beast retelling I've read is Fielight by Kristin Callihan and it was great but not much was taken from the original, just the gorgeous-woman-horrible-man archetype. <br />Like you, I have a strong dislike for fairy tales so the way I see it, why bother with retellings when I can't even stand the originals. But this sounds interesting enough all on its own. I might have to reconsider. :)Maja (The Nocturnal Library)https://www.blogger.com/profile/14276646316400863181noreply@blogger.com