Review: A mixed bag
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 04 7, 2013
This was a mixed bag for me.  I enjoyed half the stories and the other ones, I just did not take to.  The ones I enjoyed are:Snow White, Blood RedI am very intrigued by this re-imagining of the Snow White fairy tale - Snow White as a vampire!  Both Snow White and her stepmother come off looking not fully evil, yet definitely not fully good either.  Despite the malevolent undertones and foreshadowing of things to come, they both seem sympathetic in a way.  This is a very promising prequel and can't wait for Snow White Sorrow!Ashes to Ashes, Cinder to CinderThis novella has very striking elements.  Jace doesn't lack for creativity, that's for sure.  I love the whole idea of dreamhunters going into the dreams of immortals to kill them, the two mirrors facing each other over the grave, and most of all, the idea of Cinderella being connected with the glassmakers of Murano, which is especially inventive and makes a lot of sense.What has driven the stake through the creativity is the terrible dialogue.  Very awkward and the human characters are annoying.  I would love to see Jace refine this so that the story flows smoothly and doesn't suffer.Ladle Rat Rotten Hut -I really enjoyed this one very much.  It's the strangest and strongest of the bunch, and again demonstrates how much potential the author has.Overall, the author has some amazing, inventive takes on classic fairy tales, but I think his writing style and delivery has some kinks to work out.