Familiar Fable | Short Story Review

THE MAIDEN THIEF by Melissa Marr gave me déjà vu. I felt as if I had read this story before, but I knew I hadn't. I didn't realize this was a re-telling of the French folk story Bluebeard, until I read some of the other reviews.

While the original tale is quite gruesome, this version is more psychological. Verena also makes for a better protagonist. Even though I recognized elements of Perrault's creation in Marr's work, I think the author did a good job reconstructing this legend into a short centered on female empowerment.

I enjoyed this much more than OF ROSES AND KINGS. I wish the author would return to this writing style.

As always,

AstraDaemon

Flat As A Deck of Cards | AstraDaemon

OF ROSES AND KINGS by Melissa Marr is disappointing. Not much happens. I thought it would be interesting to read a new twist on a classic, but the story is seriously lacking character development. Even the relationship between the maid and Alice lacks any real depth...more or less Beatrice/Rose rambling about her obsession, and yet never showing any real passion.

As always,
AstraDaemon