Re-Release Date: February 1, 2015 Scarlet Primrose Press Formats: eBook; Paperback Pages: 262 Series: Book One, Fairytale Keeper Genre: Young Adult/Historical/Fairytale Retelling
Adelaide’s mother, Katrina, was the finest storyteller in all of Airsbach, a borough in the great city of Cologne, but she left one story untold, that of her daughter, that of Snow White. Snow White was a pet name Adelaide’s mother had given her. It was a name Adelaide hated, until now. Now, she would give anything to hear her mother say it once more.
A rampant fever claimed Adelaide’s mother just like a thousand others in Cologne where the people die without last rites and the dead are dumped in a vast pit outside the city walls. In an effort to save Katrina’s soul, Adelaide’s father obtains a secret funeral for his wife by bribing the parish priest, Father Soren. Soren commits an unforgivable atrocity, pushing Adelaide toward vengeance.
When Adelaide realizes that the corruption in Cologne reaches far beyond Soren, the cost of settling scores quickly escalates. Avenging the mother she lost may cost Adelaide everything she has left: her father, her friends, her first love, and maybe even her life. Seamlessly weaving historical events and Grimm’s fairy tales into a tale of corruption and devotion, The Fairytale Keeper, leaves the reader wondering where fact ends and fiction begins.
The novel paints Medieval Cologne accurately and vividly. The story develops a set of dynamic characters, casting the famous villains, heroes, and damsels of Grimm’s fairy tales into believable medieval lives. Though historically set, The Fairytale Keeper brims with timeless themes of love, loyalty, and the struggle for justice.
Praise for The Fairytale Keeper
“A…resonant tale set late in the 13th century… with unexpected plot twists. An engaging story of revenge.” –Publisher’s Weekly “Great historical fiction. Strong emotion injected into almost every page.” –Amazon Vine Reviewer“…a unique twist on the Grimm’s Fairy Tales. Part fairy tale retelling, part historical fiction… The Fairytale Keeper is a story of corruption.” -Copperfield Historical Fiction Review
“The story that Cefalo weaves is intriguing and leaves you hanging on, wanting more.” -Hooked to Books Book Review Blog
“…it doesn’t feel like any retelling. Because it’s not. The Fairytale Keeper is its own unique story…very entertaining, containing a strong female role, a sweet romance, and much more.” -Lulu The Bookworm Book Review Blog
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My
Thoughts:
The Fairytale Keeper is a very different look at the various fairytale
characters that we are all familiar with, in this story we find Snow White and
Cinderella as the main protagonists, but those are not their real names. Snow
White's real name is Adelaide and Cinderella's real name is Galadriel. Their
lives are nothing like you've read in the fairytale books. There was much more
to their lives than what the fairytales we've all heard encompassed. So that
makes Fairytale Keeper both a historical novel as well as a fairytale retelling.
I had a little difficulty at first
understanding what was going on with the changes in viewpoint from which the
story was being told, but as I moved further into the book this cleared up and
it all made sense.
I very much enjoyed the story about
Adelaide. I loved how the author was able to intertwine the other fairytales
into the story. The romance between her and Ivo was wonderfully clean and
suitable for all ages.
There was also suspense and mystery
involved as the plot twisted and turned. Where it will all lead at this point
is uncertain but for now everyone appears to be safe.
I liked Addie's character. She is a
strong female but not so strong that she doesn't need the assistance of her man
Ivo. They work well as a team. Sometimes Addie is a little headstrong and that
gets her into trouble, but often for a good reason.
If you enjoy fairytales and would
like a unique perspective on them you should definitely read The Fairytale
Keeper. I gave it 4 stars out of 5.
Thank you to the publishers for
providing a copy of the book in exchange for a fair and honest review. A
positive opinion was not required. All thoughts are my own.
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About the Author
Besides being the award-winning author of The Fairytale Keeper series, Andrea Cefalo is a self-proclaimed medievalist, hopeless bookworm, and social media junkie. She graduated with honors from Winthrop University in 2007 where she studied Medieval art history and children’s literature. The next three books in The Fairytale Keeper series—The Countess’ Captive, The Baseborn Lady, and The Traitor’s Target—will debut in 2015 and 2016. She resides in Greenville, South Carolina—ever perched before her trusty laptop—with her husband and their two border collies.
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The Fairytale Keeper Blog Tour Schedule
Monday, February 16 Spotlight at Satisfaction for Insatiable ReadersTuesday, February 17 Review at Book Drunkard
Wednesday, February 18 Review at Bibliotica Review at With Her Nose Stuck in a Book
Thursday, February 19 Review at Cheryl's Book Nook
Friday, February 20 Review at Back Porchervations Spotlight at Caroline Wilson Writes
Saturday, February 21 Spotlight at I Heart Reading
Monday, February 23 Review at Bookish
Wednesday, February 25 Review at 100 Pages a Day - Stephanie's Book Reviews
Thursday, February 26 Review at Carpe Librum
Friday, February 27 Review at The Bookish Outsider
Monday, March 2 Review at A Bibliotaph's Reviews
Tuesday, March 3 Spotlight at A Literary Vacation
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Friday, March 6 Spotlight at What Is That Book About
Monday, March 9 Review at Shelf Full of Books
Wednesday, March 11 Review at Brooke Blogs Review at Boom Baby Reviews
Thursday, March 12 Review at A Leisure Moment Guest Post at Brooke Blogs
Friday, March 13 Review at Library Educated Review at Oh, For the Hook of a Book
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