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Hi all, here's the place to put any final thoughts for A Spindle Splintered by Alix E Harrow.

Spoilers are allowed here, so don't read until you're finished!

What did you think? Love it, hate it?

Some questions to think about:

What did you think of the comparisons of the Sleeping Beauty story to someone with a terminal illness? Did you find them apt, or a stretch?

Do you agree with the "evil fairy"'s feelings that her curses were actually blessings, saving the various princesses from possible terrible marriages? What other options would you think those women might have?

How did you feel about the ending? Do you think Zinnia will find a cure, or save anyone? Do you agree with Charm's assessment that she's finally trying to save herself?

Any other thoughts, feelings, questions?

So, I read this quite some time ago and I'm fairly foggy on the details at this point, but here goes!

I've read books that used the parallel universe/multiverse trope before, but have never seen the concept applied to fairy tales, so that was a fun fresh take. And it's labeled on GR as book one of a "Fractured Fables" series, so it seems that she's planning to write more, which I'll definitely read! I also loved that the cell phone still worked in the alternate world so that Zinnia and Charm could still communicate.

I used this book to fill the book nerds prompt "should be made into a movie, series, or musical", because I think it could be a really great miniseries (and if she writes more, the next tale could be season 2?). Anyone want to play the casting game? :)

I hadn't heard much about it before; it was a delightful surprise and I loved it. I do like the parallel universe concept and all the different versions of curse depending on circumstances, including the terminal illness.