A Grimm Legacy

I was so thrilled with this story. I truly enjoyed it. I will recommend to all. GOOD ideas!

"I'm a girl of many hidden talents." She gestured to her filthy, damp clothes. "Keeping myself out of trouble is not one of them."

A Grimm Legacy by Janna Jennings Published Oct 28, 2013 by Patchwork Press Young Adult Fantasy Format: e-book; 308 pages Also From This Author: Grimm Memories Rating: 4/5

Synopsis:

Enchanted castles and charming princes thought to exist only in stories come to life in this classically twisted fairy tale that combines the timeless quality of folktales with the challenges of the modern world.

The woods of Elorium appear ordinary to Andi…until the birds start to talk and elves answer doors. Whisked out of her world along with three strangers, Andi finds herself the reluctant guest of Mr. Jackson, a perplexing millionaire who claims to be able to help them get home. The secrets he harbors, however, make it difficult to know just who to trust.

When the group of teenagers discover that in this new world, fiction is anything but, and that they all have unexpected family ties to this fairy tale land, they must learn to rely on each other.

Faced with characters short on whimsy and bent toward treachery, Andi, Quinn, Fredrick, and Dylan are forced to play their parts in unfinished fairy tales. But in Elorium, happily ever after is never guaranteed.

Thoughts:

I loved A Grimm Legacy! The fairy tale world had me captivated instantly and I was rooting for the four main characters the entire time. Andi is the unwavering leader, the main link between the other characters and the fantastical world of Elorium. Frederick, a compassionate southern boy, is the brave protector. Quinn, strong and selfless, is always quick-thinking in stressful situations. And Dylan, a stereotypical Californian surfer, has a secret soft spot beneath his persuasive exterior.

This story begins when these four teenagers from different areas of the country mysteriously appear in a foreign world. As the plot progresses, we discover that Andi, Fredrick, Quinn, and Dylan each have a connection to the world of Elorium.

One of the coolest things about this novel is how it echoes popular Grimm fairy tales, but with a twist, of course :) Even if you aren't too familiar with fairy tales (which I am not), you'll still recognize references to the major stories. For the lesser known tales, Janna Jennings summarizes them in a fitting way that still leaves you anxious to find out what happens next.

"Don't say impossible, not after the day we've had."

This book is suspenseful and intriguing! During the more mysterious plot lines I found myself devouring every page. And let me just comment on this gorgeous cover: I love it! I am a sucker for beautiful book covers even though I try not to ignore or judge books with horrible covers (I fail sometimes). This cover is great--it's simple yet it pulls you in at the same time.

Read This If:

...you enjoy fairy tales
...you are a fan of the TV show "Once Upon A Time" (this book is exactly like that)
...you're into reading adventure novels
...you love books that leave you hanging in suspense until the last page

Final Musings:

This book exceeded my expectations. It was full of mystery and suspense, and several of the big reveals really surprised me. I can't wait to read the sequel, Grimm Memories! Check back for that review next week :)

First of all, I read about the author (Janna Jennings) on Goodreads and I loved how she said her son was an incorrigible middle child. I am a middle child, and that's how I am. Haha! Now, I really enjoyed this book. It had so many different surprises, and it kept me on the edge of my seat. Also, it was so much fun to see four different characters all meet for the first time and work together. I loved being able to get to know each character and all of them will definitely remain in my heart. I cannot pick a favorite out of the four children, because all of them were so likable and fun.
I also REALLY love the cover. It is simple yet beautiful and it had me excited to read the book.

Anyways, I definitely recommend this book to all of my friends. It is so much fun to read, and I was able to fly through it, because I enjoyed it so much.

Book Review: Grimm Legacy, Kellie Sheridan

I really liked this book. I loved parts of it. The plot idea of kids being descendants of real fairy tale characters is an intriguing one. The way the teens are written was believable, and I liked that they all came from different backgrounds, and weren't the blond-haired, blue-eyed cutouts we've become used to from Disney movies. The action was really good when they are pulled from their own worlds, and continued at a fast pace for pretty much the remainder of the book.

I liked the characters they met along the way, and the things they learn and pieces they put together in order to make their way around the fairy tale land of Elorium. I did enjoy the scrapes they got themselves into and found it all to be very interesting.

The trouble comes in the last third of the book. I really feel like it started to drag. I can only take so much adventure. I was getting a little tired of them being drug around by everyone and having to rescue each other. However, those who LOVE adventure stories and fairy tales will truly enjoy this book. I would recommend it for young adults, and advanced readers age 10+.

I received this book free from Patchwork Press in exchange for an honest review.

I really love to read books that deal with fairy-tales and especially with the Brother Grimm one's. I loved all four of the main characters. The book had a lot of adventure and funny moments. I really loved Andi and Quinn the most so far. I liked how Andi stood up for herself along with how her friends had her back as will. I just bought the next book and can't wait to start reading it. Once am done I'll read that one as will and you can find it at my Amazon link below with this review, First I have some other books to review and read before I read the next one in the series, That you NetGallery and all parties involved that allowed me to read and review this book along with many more books. .. .