Review: Fun Fairy Tale Story
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 08 7, 2013
*I received this book from the author in exchange for an honest review*I love fairy tales. On shelves in my office lie the complete works of the Brothers Grimm and Hans Christian Anderson. I also have quite a collection of non-English fairy tales as well. What I wouldn't give to see the Museum of Magical and Rare Artifacts, not to mention Everafter itself.Bianca Frost is an ordinary teenager who works with her mother at their fairy tale museum. She always thought it strange that only family is allowed to work at the museum. Of course, she also thought the exhibits were all reproductions of famous fairy tale items. One night she learns just how real it all is when she returns home to find her mother battling a witch with magic. Thus begins Bianca's journey into the world of magic and the importance of their guardianship over the real artifacts in the museum.The secondary characters were interesting. Best friend Ming was a bit annoying and whiny, but I think that just added to the realism. Not all girls like being dumped in the middle of a dangerous (and dirty) quest. Add to that the lack of toilets and showers...well that could make one crabby girl. Bianca sucks it up and does what she needs to, which makes Ming seem all the more whiny. Prince Ferdinand is everything I'd expect a fairy tale prince to be: charming, brave, gorgeous, and witty. Terrence is Bianca's love interest and Prince Ferdinand's best friend. He may lack the prince's outward charm, but he more than makes up for it with his quiet perseverance. Ferdinand would be lost without Terrence (so would Bianca). The bear is just the best (don't get it?...sorry no spoilers...you'll have to read and find out for yourself).I love the flowing imagery Liz DeJesus uses to describe the fairy tale world. It was so easy to picture the scenery in my mind's eye. The artifacts that Bianca drags along on her journey add whimsy to the story. This is a quick read. Once I picked up First Frost, I didn't bother putting it down until I was finished.I recommend this book to everyone, middle school and up, that has a soft spot for fairy tales.You can also find this review at [...]