The sisters used to number a dozen, but desolation is slowly creeping up the halls with every tragedy: a wasting plague, a slip off a ladder, a drowning bath, and a slippery plunge into the ocean. Each death lends credence to the whispers that are spreading throughout the neighbouring towns – the Thaumas family is cursed by the gods.
Linus Baker is a quiet, orderly man in his forties. He has no friends, unless you count the standoffish cat who decided to move into his small home some years ago. He spends his evenings sitting quietly while listening to his classic records, and he is content with his life.
“I used to look at my hands with pride. Now all I can think is, ‘These are the hands that b
Growing up sheltered and stifled, it was beyond Poppy’s wildest dreams that she could possibly experience a love like the one she shares with Prince Casteel. But before they can truly enjoy their happily ever after, they first have to answer the question of what each of their brothers have become. And they have to deal with the threat from the Queen of Solis.
First thing first, this is not your typical fairy tale. Sure there’s a magical kingdom, but dollars to donuts, you’ve never visited a kingdom quite like Pell.
Author: Erin Morgenstern
Average Rating: 3.5/5
Yesterday there was an empty field. Today there is Le Cirque des Rêves. It is simply there, without warning; an elegant circus that houses marvels that can only be described as impossible. Open only after nightfall, the circus will soon disappear, leaving no clues as to where it’s gone.
- 8 min
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10 months
- 1,092 word
Tagged fairy tale retelling,fairytale,Fantasy,ghosts,gothic horror