Review: The start of a great new series by Shiloh Walker
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 03 20, 2010
Shiloh Walker is here to give the Brothers Grimm some competition. In her new series, Grimm's Circle, Walker creates a cool new world in which guardian angels are more human than ever before, and we get to see the truth behind the fairy tales.The first book in the series, "Candy Houses", tells the story of Greta and Rip. You've read about them before- Gretel of Hansel and Gretel fame, and Rip Van Winkle of the long, long nap- but never like this. They have both become Grimms, sort of combination paranormal-superhero-guardian angels. Their role is to protect people from monsters and demons. As Rip explains it, there must be balance; if there's evil there's also good, and visa versa."Candy Houses" is a novella, approximately 100 pages in .pdf form. I am the first to admit that I'm normally not a fan of short stories when it comes to romance or mysteries. Those are two genres that need time to develop in order to gain the realism or depth that makes them interesting. However, Shiloh Walker has converted me. The romance didn't feel rushed or fake; it was actually sweeter and more believable than many I've read. The writing was, as always, excellent, the plot engaging, and the characters well developed.There are thousands of fairy tales out there, and I don't doubt that fans will be clamoring to see Walker put her unique spin on their favorites.