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Mermaids, fae, wolves, and apples abound in this new take on fairy tales. What if a fairy tale was happening and only a hunter could stop it? Would you step up and be that hunter?
Lana is a surf loving human lie detector who gets roped into hunting a fae creating fairy tales. With a sword, a hot fae, and a boyfriend on the side this book is a must read. The characters are all well developed and lovable. You find yourself needing to read the next book right after finishing this one.
  
As far as erotica novels go, this novel is one of the worst that I have ever read. Not only was it vague in any erotic descriptions the author decided to give use, but the actually erotica content was almost absent. It was like reading a fairy tale written for adults with all the gore and vulgarity instead the sunshine and smiles, although the happy endings were present.

When I want erotica, I want <i>erotica</i>. If I wanted some fairy tales told for adults instead children, I would read the Grimm's Fairy Tales.
  
The Wishing Spell
The Wishing Spell
Chris Colfer | 2013 | Children
7
7.3 (4 Ratings)
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World
I love seeing the classic fairy tales you know in this way. It's very fun and enjoyable and also at times kind of deep for a middle grade book.
  
The Bloody Chamber and Other Stories
The Bloody Chamber and Other Stories
Helen Simpson, Angela Carter | 1998 | Fiction & Poetry
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"This fabulous collection of reworked fairy tales blew me away when I first read it, at eighteen. I've returned to it many times since then, and always find something new in it."

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The Bloody Chamber and Other Stories
The Bloody Chamber and Other Stories
Helen Simpson, Angela Carter | 1998 | Fiction & Poetry
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"Carter’s sensual, erotic retellings of fairy tales and folk tales blend Snow White, Red Riding Hood, and Beauty (of “Beauty and the Beast”) into shape-shifting creations that are Carter’s own. A girl attacked by a wolf can love the wolf or even become a wolf herself; the beauty can be beastly, too."

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The Tales of Beedle the Bard
The Tales of Beedle the Bard
J.K. Rowling | 2008 | Children
9
8.2 (38 Ratings)
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Dumbledore's commentaries (1 more)
Simplistic and engaging illustrations
Re-igniting my love for Dumbledore
This is a quick read that not only provides wizarding 'fairy tales' but also provides insight into these works through the addition of commentary by Dumbledore. Through this commentary it appears as if Dumbledore is writing specifically to the reader, which develops a strong personal connection with the short novel. Rowling's decision to include commentary via a well known wizard in this universe creates an engaging read where deeper understanding of the tales can occur. As well as this, the illustrations used throughout are an engaging addition to the text, influencing its overall appeal and consolidating that this is a book of 'fairy tales'.
  
The Last Wish
The Last Wish
Andrzej Sapkowski | 2008 | Fiction & Poetry
10
8.5 (14 Ratings)
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You absolutely do need to read this before starting the series. I loved the short stories and their nods to classic fairy tales. The author did an amazing job adding his own twists to everything. (0 more)
I flew through this book
  
99 Stories of God
99 Stories of God
8
8.0 (1 Ratings)
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In this collection of 99 vignettes, Joy Williams delves into how we look and think about "the Lord" in today's world. Read more about this fascinating, thought provoking book in my review, here. https://tcl-bookreviews.com/2016/07/12/21st-century-fairy-tales/
  
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Mar 2, 2019 (Updated Mar 3, 2019)  
Cinder
Cinder
Marissa Meyer | 2012 | Science Fiction/Fantasy, Young Adult (YA)
10
8.5 (96 Ratings)
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I am not a huge fan of sci-fi, but this book was an exception. I loved this twist on Cinderella, it was different and I liked it. I highly recommend this book to anyone who loves fairy tales and/or sci-fi books.
  
Twisted Fairy Tales: Little Rude Riding Hood
Twisted Fairy Tales: Little Rude Riding Hood
Jo Franklin | 2020 | Children
8
8.0 (1 Ratings)
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Telling of Little Red Riding Hood to help children learn the importance of manners
‏I was provided with a complimentary copy of this book so I could give an honest review.

I am sure you realize from the title, Twisted Fairy Tales: Little Rude Riding Hood, is a twist on Little Red Riding Hood. Author Jo Franklin and illustrator Chris Jevons are able to produce a children's book that teaches the necessity of good manners.

It is not a long book. Several reviewers noted the book felt rushed. It did feel the main character, Little Rude Riding Hood, learned her lesson quickly. It is this brevity that allows it to be perfect for storytime in schools.

Little Rude Riding Hood heads to her grandmother's house and is rude to everyone she meets along the way. It is no surprise when she learns her lesson in the end and earns the name Little Red Riding Hood. She learns to say please and thank you and stops being rude. Children will enjoy the illustrations and, hopefully, learn their manners from this story.

Twisted Fairy Tales is a series of children's books published by Arcturus Publishing. Others in the series illustrated by Chris Jevons include Twisted Fairy Tales: Snow White and the Seven Robots and Twisted Fairy Tales: The Three Little Narwhals. This is the only book in the series written by Jo Franklin.

This 200-word review was published on Philomathinphila.com on 3/25/20.