tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post7277134596565439944..comments2024-03-28T02:25:35.338-04:00Comments on Small Review: Book Review: The Princess Curse by Merrie HaskellSmall Reviewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16072352095510905410noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-16544772419758634062018-07-06T10:32:16.284-04:002018-07-06T10:32:16.284-04:00I had mixed feelinga about this book - I didn'...I had mixed feelinga about this book - I didn't hate it - but didn't totally love it either. It really needs a sequel to tie up the many many unanswered plot points.Miss Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15336346064553563415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-53030300994705220622011-09-14T23:42:16.374-04:002011-09-14T23:42:16.374-04:00You Totally just convinced me. I was hesitant beca...You Totally just convinced me. I was hesitant because it was an MG and though it could be good, not as great as I would want it to be. BUT NOW I KNOW BETTER! So glad you liked it!Scarletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17051041804408030528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-19080692481498969402011-09-12T16:13:06.449-04:002011-09-12T16:13:06.449-04:00I already knew I wanted to read this book, but you...I already knew I wanted to read this book, but your review makes me want to read it <i>right now</i>!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-76787374720801467592011-09-11T16:05:43.458-04:002011-09-11T16:05:43.458-04:00Rummanah Aasi, You're welcome! Reveka is adora...Rummanah Aasi, You're welcome! Reveka is adorable, and very funny :)<br /><br />Stephanie, If Anne and Reveka ever got into trouble, they would spin the most amusing cover story ever. Reveka is a little snarkier, but I could see them as friends :) Hope you enjoy it!<br /><br />Christy, You're welcome! I hope you and your daughters like it!<br /><br />Alex, aaah what are you waiting for?! Go get them, read then, and then write reviews I can fangirl over :P<br /><br />A Canadian Girl, Reveka is a little snarkier than Anne, but I could definitely see the two of them getting along. :)<br /><br />Aylee, I feel a little wrong comparing Entwined and The Princess Curse, because while they're both based on the same tale, they're really very different. For me, I obviously preferred TPC, but I don't know if it would be fair to call it the better interpretation. Better for me. <br /><br />Heather, Haha yes, you saw Vlad! He doesn't actually make an appearance though. Reveka's father fought in Vlad's army. (her father is cool and has a really funny scene). <br /><br />A Backwards Story, You should so read it!! With all your fairy tale retellings under your belt I'm super curious to see what you think of it. (oooh, and I'm also really curious to see what you think of Breadcrumbs because I...didn't like it). <br /><br />Pagesunbound, Thank you! I hope you like it. It's different from JDG's version, but I love them both so much!<br /><br />Jen, YES!! I hope it lives up for you! It's a totally different take on the tale (Reveka thinks it's the dumbest curse ever!) Now, ok, make sure you take deep breaths because you can't read if you can't breathe :P<br /><br />Jessi, Thank you! I hope you love it as much as I did!<br /><br />Gina, YES! Special Shelf! I think you're going to like this one!Small Reviewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16072352095510905410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-4241674331418258512011-09-09T14:58:27.906-04:002011-09-09T14:58:27.906-04:00"SPECIAL SHELF" - huh? The last time I p..."SPECIAL SHELF" - huh? The last time I picked up one of your books off your special shelf I fell in love with it! <br /><br />I'm going to have to give this one a try soon. It sounds really cute.Gina @ My Precioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01895568426820464572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-32159406871891614822011-09-08T15:57:47.115-04:002011-09-08T15:57:47.115-04:00Guess what I brought home from work yesterdayyyyyy...Guess what I brought home from work yesterdayyyyyyyyyyyy?<br /><br />I was shocked we only had two copies (but happy we sold 1 already!...before I got there!)<br /><br />But THE PRINCESS CURSE had to duke it out in a royal battle with BREADCRUMBS by Anne Ursu, and, well, BREADCRUMBS won the war. But it's next!Bonnie @ A Backwards Storyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02988547424004889874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-1596951832124922412011-09-08T13:40:41.579-04:002011-09-08T13:40:41.579-04:00I seriously LOVE your reviews. And I love that we ...I seriously LOVE your reviews. And I love that we have such similar tastes...with that being said, I know I NEED to go out and get a copy of this. Can't wait to read it!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-31304800915343065362011-09-07T20:58:12.683-04:002011-09-07T20:58:12.683-04:00*hyperventilates* Small, I wonder if you realize t...*hyperventilates* Small, I wonder if you realize that my VERY favorite fairytale is that of the 12 dancing princesses. You can therefore imagine my love of Jessica Day George's version of the book. I cannot tell you how EXCITED I am that you loved this one. It seriously sounds like a book made of win and now I have 2 books I must buy before I pass out from my lack of breathing. Awesome review!<br /><br />Jen<br /><a href="http://www.intheclosetbibliophile.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">In the Closet With a Bibliophile</a>Jen (@ Jens Book Closet)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02339586413882184139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-47071773644265778002011-09-07T14:09:43.417-04:002011-09-07T14:09:43.417-04:00I had never heard of this book before, but it soun...I had never heard of this book before, but it sounds wonderful! I loved Jessica Day George's retelling, so I'm excited you think this one is just as good or maybe better. I also love how long and detailed your review is. Thanks! I will definitely be adding this to my list of books to read.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-68659564898377402682011-09-07T01:13:08.727-04:002011-09-07T01:13:08.727-04:00Accccccccccccck. I already wanted this. Now you ...Accccccccccccck. I already wanted this. Now you make me want this even more. Right now. This SECOND! Gaaaaaaaaaah!Bonnie @ A Backwards Storyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02988547424004889874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-73585276970746106612011-09-07T01:09:11.371-04:002011-09-07T01:09:11.371-04:00I couldn't wait for your review of this! I lo...I couldn't wait for your review of this! I love the twelve dancing princesses and I couldn't tell you how excited I was for your review. And I saw Vlad the Impaler??? In the same review as a fairy tale retelling? What the heck is he doing there? Doesn't that just make everyone want to read this??? Me too! But I was already planning to.<br />I got a heads up! Loved the review though for those that don't read MG you might want to bold face that part about Vlad and see if you can switch them to the MG side with us!<br /><br />HeatherBURIED IN BOOKShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18205451716054533728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-22835701811544583602011-09-06T21:01:58.755-04:002011-09-06T21:01:58.755-04:00See now, this is all I need to hear. If I only hav...See now, this is all I need to hear. If I only have a limited time to read books then it's always nice to know what are the favoured and best retellings. Not that I would say absolutely no to ever reading Entwined, but if given a choice, I would prefer the version that gives the best interpretation.Ayleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07639250102446794830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-90345349880833753292011-09-06T20:30:31.152-04:002011-09-06T20:30:31.152-04:00I love fairytale re-tellings and if Reveka is anyt...I love fairytale re-tellings and if Reveka is anything like Anne, I know I'm going to love this one too. Fabulous review; your enthusiasm for The Princess Curse really shows, Small!A Canadian Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07127164685941412250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-63775050840178279272011-09-06T17:44:57.038-04:002011-09-06T17:44:57.038-04:00Now I want to read this book so bad!! I love the 1...Now I want to read this book so bad!! I love the 12P story, is one that automatically brings me back to my childhood! <br /><br />So I want this one and also the Jessica Day George one, I don't think I have read that one either!!<br /><br />*goes add to booklist*<br /><br />:DAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-61094368027153082752011-09-06T15:22:37.394-04:002011-09-06T15:22:37.394-04:00This sounds like a really great read! I'm defi...This sounds like a really great read! I'm definitely going to have to check it out and read it with my daughters! :) Thanks for the review!Christy @ TheReaderBeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01685095896828655217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-74553740266477251372011-09-06T15:03:13.900-04:002011-09-06T15:03:13.900-04:00I saw this post come up in my dashboard, I was rea...I saw this post come up in my dashboard, I was really hoping you loved this book because you know I love retellings too ;) And you did- complete with a special shelf rating! Reveka sounds like a wonderful character, especially with you saying she'd be good friends with Anne. Another book for my to-buy list! Thank you for the detailed review :DStephanie (Books Are A Girl's Best Friend)https://www.blogger.com/profile/18209205559175407310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-1737498358727616162011-09-06T14:12:18.544-04:002011-09-06T14:12:18.544-04:00Reveka sounds just like my type of heroine. I have...Reveka sounds just like my type of heroine. I haven't read much of the 12 dancing princess fairy tale so think looks really interesting, especially how the author has woven 2 additional stories into the main plot which is really hard to do. Thanks for the recommendation!Rummanah Aasihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12119402559076729383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-66675929312139341812011-09-06T13:32:52.034-04:002011-09-06T13:32:52.034-04:00Bookworm1858, Haha, you know me well! I can see ho...Bookworm1858, Haha, you know me well! I can see how disliking that character would tarnish your reading experience. That's another reason why I'm so fascinated with retellings--they take the same basic story, but make it so that there is a version out there for everyone. <br /><br />Nic, I hope you enjoy it! Reveka, ah, I love her. I hope we get to watch her grow in a sequel. <br /><br />Jenny, Me too! This was such a unique fairy tale retelling. I hope you love it!Small Reviewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16072352095510905410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-55415868351798588832011-09-06T12:30:42.494-04:002011-09-06T12:30:42.494-04:00Love when a book has a ton of stuff going on yet n...Love when a book has a ton of stuff going on yet never feels like the author is losing control of all the balls she has up in the air. You have me really wanting to read this now, I love fairytale retellings, I just never tire of them:)Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-14056565090823581522011-09-06T03:35:01.235-04:002011-09-06T03:35:01.235-04:00The Princess Curse is not my usual read because it...The Princess Curse is not my usual read because it is MG but since you gave it a special shelf rating I think I will have to give it a try. Reveka sounds like an awesome character. Great review Small :)Nic @ Irresistible Readshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09774834560378283927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-68366812498275261282011-09-06T00:57:17.421-04:002011-09-06T00:57:17.421-04:00When I saw this review appear in my reader, I thou...When I saw this review appear in my reader, I thought, "I bet Smalls liked *him*" and I was right. See, I didn't...and that's probably the main reason of why I preferred Entwined. Still I'd probably read a sequel.The Insouciant Sophisticatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03934853089105345052noreply@blogger.com