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Rumpelstiltskin's Daughter
"They say there are two sides to every story. My father says there are three yours, mine, and the truth.I think it's both simpler and more complicated than that. I think there are the stories that get told and the ones that don't. And the stories that get told are the ones that become the truth, no matter what the facts might be." The first time Raya Trinklus hears the story of a goblin who could spin straw into gold and once tried to steal the queen's child, she believes it's only that - an impossible story.And certainly, it's a story that has nothing to do with her.But when all the girls in the kingdom are called to the fabled city of Auria to celebrate the prince's coming of age, Raya finds herself drawn into a web of royal secrets and an unlikely friendship with a young man who knows more than he's telling.Soon, she's forced to confront the secrets of her own past so she can fight for her future.
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First published January 1, 2014
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December 1, 2014
I LOVE Breeana's Dusk Gate series. And I love the idea behind this book. I love the idea of turning a well-known fable on its head and giving us the other side of the story, which was very compelling. However, I felt that the book was about one-third too short. We needed much more character development, more scenes between all of the characters, especially the budding romance. The ending was VERY anticlimactic. Also, I was taken out of the book quite often because of the various grammatical errors. In comparison, the Dusk Gate series was copy-edited very well, and I don't think I noticed a single error. It was almost as if the author had to forgo that final read-through of RD because of a deadline looming.
November 2, 2014
I was given a partial beta version of this book.
I remember the first time I read the opening two paragraphs of this story. I thought it was one of the most honest and true statements about life I'd ever read. I couldn't wait for the rest of the story and was only slightly disappointed when I finally got to the end.
This story takes the idea of a well-known fairy tale and gives it all the twists and drama that anyone who's read the Dust Gate Chronicles has come to expect.
Raya is a typical teenager on the brink of becoming an adult, sheltered by an overprotective father in typical teenage fashion she thinks she's grown and knows what’s in her best interests. Finding out that everyone she loves and trust is keeping secrets from her was I think just as aggravating for me as a reader as it was for her, I just wanted to reach in and start shaking some sense into the people around her. However sometimes there are really good reasons for keeping secrets and soon Raya comes to realize that.
I don't want to give away any spoilers so I won't go any further into the story. Why was I disappointed at the end? Certainly not because of the quality of the writing or the story that was told, but there was one truly selfish character still alive at the end that I was praying would get what was coming to them......Maybe we'll get a sequel and they'll fall off a tower and drown in the moat.
Step inside Raya's world and discover your version of the truth
I remember the first time I read the opening two paragraphs of this story. I thought it was one of the most honest and true statements about life I'd ever read. I couldn't wait for the rest of the story and was only slightly disappointed when I finally got to the end.
This story takes the idea of a well-known fairy tale and gives it all the twists and drama that anyone who's read the Dust Gate Chronicles has come to expect.
Raya is a typical teenager on the brink of becoming an adult, sheltered by an overprotective father in typical teenage fashion she thinks she's grown and knows what’s in her best interests. Finding out that everyone she loves and trust is keeping secrets from her was I think just as aggravating for me as a reader as it was for her, I just wanted to reach in and start shaking some sense into the people around her. However sometimes there are really good reasons for keeping secrets and soon Raya comes to realize that.
I don't want to give away any spoilers so I won't go any further into the story. Why was I disappointed at the end? Certainly not because of the quality of the writing or the story that was told, but there was one truly selfish character still alive at the end that I was praying would get what was coming to them......Maybe we'll get a sequel and they'll fall off a tower and drown in the moat.
Step inside Raya's world and discover your version of the truth
November 19, 2014
Wow! When a writer writes any story usually you are in awe and drawn in by what they write. You enjoy the story and tell others and move on, etc.
Well, let me tell you……..
Breeana outdid herself in her rendition of Rumpelstiltskin’s Daughter, Raya. From the beginning you are led into somewhat of a maze wondering, speculating, second-guessing who and what and when, all the way to the end of the story. There is deceit, intrigue, familial love, heartfelt love, a rebellion, and anger due to selfishness on the part of others. Raya and Cara, Caleb and Seth, Ivy and Mila, all take a journey into discovery of a truth that needed to be unfolded. Yet their lives were at risk from an evil King.
Enter Rumpelstiltskin, a small man, disfigured yes, but a father trying to protect his daughter Raya and others. Proving we all need to take a second look at our own hearts and how we see other individuals. Do we only see their outward appearance or their true self.
A GREAT read!!!
I was given this book in exchange for an honest opinion.
Thank you,
Donna/BookTiger
Well, let me tell you……..
Breeana outdid herself in her rendition of Rumpelstiltskin’s Daughter, Raya. From the beginning you are led into somewhat of a maze wondering, speculating, second-guessing who and what and when, all the way to the end of the story. There is deceit, intrigue, familial love, heartfelt love, a rebellion, and anger due to selfishness on the part of others. Raya and Cara, Caleb and Seth, Ivy and Mila, all take a journey into discovery of a truth that needed to be unfolded. Yet their lives were at risk from an evil King.
Enter Rumpelstiltskin, a small man, disfigured yes, but a father trying to protect his daughter Raya and others. Proving we all need to take a second look at our own hearts and how we see other individuals. Do we only see their outward appearance or their true self.
A GREAT read!!!
I was given this book in exchange for an honest opinion.
Thank you,
Donna/BookTiger
March 12, 2015
The concept behind this take on the Rumpelstiltskin story is extremely clever. Why *would* Rumpelstiltskin want to take away the queen's child? To do harm to the child? Or to protect it?
Unfortunately, as brilliant as the plot is, the execution is lacking something. The characters are not *quite* sufficiently developed to be really interesting. The characters' reasons for some of their actions don't *quite* make sense. The world-building never *quite* gives a substantial picture of the story's universe. The only part of the story that felt really vivid to me was Raya's venture into the city. This isn't a BAD book, by any means. But the idea is so interesting, I hoped for more.
October 1, 2018
I was very disappointed because the book isn't based on the fairy tale but instead its the name of the leader of the rebellion. So disappointed!!!!I wouldn't recommend it and I didn't finish reading it.
November 1, 2014
Only a great writer can take a traditional fable and make it come to life with an angle no one ever thought of. No spoilers from me but Raya, Caleb and Seth were characters that were unbelievably wonderful. You should also read the Dusk Gate Chronicles from Breeana Puttroff
February 17, 2020
A very long time ago I got ahold of a rough draft of this book. I remember at the time thinking it had a lot of promise and both the name and the author's name stuck in my head. So when I stumbled across this book and was like, oh hey wait, I KNOW that story and it actually did end up being completed, well I had to see the final product.
This was a good retelling of Rumplestiltskin. It's one of those "what came after" type retellings though so if you're nitpicky about whether or not you want the original tale retold for it to be classified as retelling there's your warning. I like stories that are retold or ideas of what came after and both are retellings in my mind.
I disagree with the reviewer that said this isn't based on the fairytale but is just the leader of the rebellion's name. That is definitely FALSE. We have a miller and his daughter. A miller telling the king his daughter can spin gold. And a physically scarred man save the daughter from certain death. There's also a child taken after the daughter marries the king and has a baby. So yes, all of the elements for the tale are there. The password for the rebellion is Rumplestiltskin but it's used because of what happened and the rumplestiltskin character used it(i don't want to give away anymore as there's a reason why that word is chosen).
All of these details are gradually given throughout the book as things that happened in the past as this is, as the title states, about Rumplestiltskin's Daughter.
This was an innovative approach to the tale and there were twists that I've never seen this story take before which is always interesting. I liked how a lot of things turned out, especially considering that normally I'd see certain themes go in another direction.
I wish Raya had been a little bit more open about how she feels about Caleb as I believe she DID like him but never really goes out to prove it to him or correct him when he feels like she's not interested in him. I wanted more reciprocation on her part.
I do get why some reviewers felt Raya to be volatile. Personally if I had this many people keeping secrets from me I'd be pretty mad too. I can get a parent protecting their kid, and a neighbor who as an adult figures it's none of her business. But when you have both of your best friends keeping secrets it's like alright . . .
At one point she says people shouldn't be mad at her for making decisions based on the information she has when they're the one holding back information that could help her make a difference choice! It's true! We can only make informed choices with the information we have.
There was one time I thought she did fly off the handle over nothing and I was SUPER annoyed that she gave away important secret info to the king because I couldn't see how she could possibly think that was going to end well.
There's a few other minor things, but overall I really enjoyed the story and the twists this took that were both abnormal for the tale and the genre/plot.
This was a good retelling of Rumplestiltskin. It's one of those "what came after" type retellings though so if you're nitpicky about whether or not you want the original tale retold for it to be classified as retelling there's your warning. I like stories that are retold or ideas of what came after and both are retellings in my mind.
I disagree with the reviewer that said this isn't based on the fairytale but is just the leader of the rebellion's name. That is definitely FALSE. We have a miller and his daughter. A miller telling the king his daughter can spin gold. And a physically scarred man save the daughter from certain death. There's also a child taken after the daughter marries the king and has a baby. So yes, all of the elements for the tale are there. The password for the rebellion is Rumplestiltskin but it's used because of what happened and the rumplestiltskin character used it(i don't want to give away anymore as there's a reason why that word is chosen).
All of these details are gradually given throughout the book as things that happened in the past as this is, as the title states, about Rumplestiltskin's Daughter.
This was an innovative approach to the tale and there were twists that I've never seen this story take before which is always interesting. I liked how a lot of things turned out, especially considering that normally I'd see certain themes go in another direction.
I wish Raya had been a little bit more open about how she feels about Caleb as I believe she DID like him but never really goes out to prove it to him or correct him when he feels like she's not interested in him. I wanted more reciprocation on her part.
I do get why some reviewers felt Raya to be volatile. Personally if I had this many people keeping secrets from me I'd be pretty mad too. I can get a parent protecting their kid, and a neighbor who as an adult figures it's none of her business. But when you have both of your best friends keeping secrets it's like alright . . .
At one point she says people shouldn't be mad at her for making decisions based on the information she has when they're the one holding back information that could help her make a difference choice! It's true! We can only make informed choices with the information we have.
There was one time I thought she did fly off the handle over nothing and I was SUPER annoyed that she gave away important secret info to the king because I couldn't see how she could possibly think that was going to end well.
There's a few other minor things, but overall I really enjoyed the story and the twists this took that were both abnormal for the tale and the genre/plot.
August 14, 2017
I'll admit the synopsis of the book never called to me and if I hadn't been offered this book to read in exchange for an honest review, I wouldn't have done so. Shame on me.
Like all of the other books by this author, it was an excellent read. There were minor grammatical errors and editing flaws, but nothing glaring and probably not obvious to all but the most discerning eye.
This book is 100% acceptable as a YA read. It hints at romantic feelings, but nothing that isn't already occurring in adolescent readers and nothing inappropriate occurs. (The same goes for all of Breeanna Puttroff's books.)
I thought the story was well thought out and very engaging. It was paced nicely and as with all of Miss Puttroff's books, there is a bit of a mystery involved which keeps the reader interested.
I thought the concept was very well done and very believable - taking a children's 'fairytale' and giving it a realistic spin.
The characters were relatable and highly likable. And I found myself sympathetic and empathetic to many of them.
However, the story, like many by this author, falls just slightly short of the depth an adult may be looking for in a read. (Liken it to eating dessert. It's highly enjoyable, but doesn't necessarily satisfy your hunger.)
I also was slightly dissatisfied with the rushed ending and vague epilogue. The conclusion felt sudden and the epilogue rushed and without much of the satisfying after story.
While I'm actually glad this is a standalone book, I feel just slightly let down and wish the story could have continued a bit more. Perhaps she'll create a second book about other characters and give us a bit more conclusion to the main characters.
In all, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend any book by Breeanna Puttroff and have learned the hard way not to judge a book too harshly by its summary.
Like all of the other books by this author, it was an excellent read. There were minor grammatical errors and editing flaws, but nothing glaring and probably not obvious to all but the most discerning eye.
This book is 100% acceptable as a YA read. It hints at romantic feelings, but nothing that isn't already occurring in adolescent readers and nothing inappropriate occurs. (The same goes for all of Breeanna Puttroff's books.)
I thought the story was well thought out and very engaging. It was paced nicely and as with all of Miss Puttroff's books, there is a bit of a mystery involved which keeps the reader interested.
I thought the concept was very well done and very believable - taking a children's 'fairytale' and giving it a realistic spin.
The characters were relatable and highly likable. And I found myself sympathetic and empathetic to many of them.
However, the story, like many by this author, falls just slightly short of the depth an adult may be looking for in a read. (Liken it to eating dessert. It's highly enjoyable, but doesn't necessarily satisfy your hunger.)
I also was slightly dissatisfied with the rushed ending and vague epilogue. The conclusion felt sudden and the epilogue rushed and without much of the satisfying after story.
While I'm actually glad this is a standalone book, I feel just slightly let down and wish the story could have continued a bit more. Perhaps she'll create a second book about other characters and give us a bit more conclusion to the main characters.
In all, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend any book by Breeanna Puttroff and have learned the hard way not to judge a book too harshly by its summary.
November 11, 2017
An interesting story
This book was ok, however not nearly as enjoyable as the Dusk Gate Chronicles, by the same author. This story was rather strange and none of it ever totally sorted itself out. It talked of facts and truths and stories and lies, all of which wove a rather confusing tale. The main character, Raya, was a self-centered, self-serving young woman you just wanted to slap some sense into, and I don't really think that is what the author intended. In many ways, she was as irritating as her protagonist, Mila. The other people in the story had far more character, but none of them were ever fully developed.
It was an interesting concept, but it just didn't come together well. Lots of things happening with no real background or follow through. Many things left hanging or unresolved.
This ebook also contained more than the usual number of typos and grammatical errors common to most ebooks. That I lay at the feet of whoever edited the print to ebook manuscript. (Not that my grammar is much better! But at least my iffy grammar is free!)
Disappointing would sum it up. The Dusk Gate Chronicles were outstanding, captivating. I expected more of the same and it just wasn't there.
This book was ok, however not nearly as enjoyable as the Dusk Gate Chronicles, by the same author. This story was rather strange and none of it ever totally sorted itself out. It talked of facts and truths and stories and lies, all of which wove a rather confusing tale. The main character, Raya, was a self-centered, self-serving young woman you just wanted to slap some sense into, and I don't really think that is what the author intended. In many ways, she was as irritating as her protagonist, Mila. The other people in the story had far more character, but none of them were ever fully developed.
It was an interesting concept, but it just didn't come together well. Lots of things happening with no real background or follow through. Many things left hanging or unresolved.
This ebook also contained more than the usual number of typos and grammatical errors common to most ebooks. That I lay at the feet of whoever edited the print to ebook manuscript. (Not that my grammar is much better! But at least my iffy grammar is free!)
Disappointing would sum it up. The Dusk Gate Chronicles were outstanding, captivating. I expected more of the same and it just wasn't there.
March 25, 2017
I read this 346 page book in one day because it was so good. It's well written but there are quite a few typos of the missing word variety. Not enough to make the book unreadable, but enough to be distracting. Having said that, this was a wonderfully, unexpected jewel of a story.
The characters are well developed and very likeable with the exception of the ones who aren't supposed to be. Most notably the spoiled rich girl who always gets whatever she wants and looks down on everyone "below" her and the evil king who wants to conquer the world. This not the story of Rumpelstiltskin as we all know it. It is the story of Raya Trinklus, a "basket baby" who was adopted and raised by Miles Trinklus in a small village called Graineyville. It's the story of three girls who go to the capital to meet the prince when all girls in the kingdom between the ages of 16 and 18 are commanded to come for a ball. Raya has always wanted to go to the capital but her father hates it so he's always told her no. Now there is no choice. This is a story of intrigue, secrets and a rebellion army. And it's a very fun read that had me turning pages until it was done.
I recommend this book.
The characters are well developed and very likeable with the exception of the ones who aren't supposed to be. Most notably the spoiled rich girl who always gets whatever she wants and looks down on everyone "below" her and the evil king who wants to conquer the world. This not the story of Rumpelstiltskin as we all know it. It is the story of Raya Trinklus, a "basket baby" who was adopted and raised by Miles Trinklus in a small village called Graineyville. It's the story of three girls who go to the capital to meet the prince when all girls in the kingdom between the ages of 16 and 18 are commanded to come for a ball. Raya has always wanted to go to the capital but her father hates it so he's always told her no. Now there is no choice. This is a story of intrigue, secrets and a rebellion army. And it's a very fun read that had me turning pages until it was done.
I recommend this book.
August 21, 2017
I have read all of the other books by Breeana Puttroff and loved them all. This was just as good as all of her other books. Once I started reading I didn't want to put the book down. My only complaint is that I want another book to continue on with all of the characters I have grown to love. I would definitely recommend this book!
August 24, 2017
I enjoyed reading this book. It was faced paced and kept you hooked throughout the entire story. I felt like the ending was a bit abrupt but still enjoyed it! The characters were very relatable and I loved Raya and Caleb and Cara! It was a very interesting story line and twist and turn on the old story.
April 3, 2018
Enjoyable read
I liked the spunky heroine! I also enjoyed the plot and finale. I read this book in pieces with big time gaps, I’m afraid, which may have prevented me from marking this as 5 stars. A favorite genre of mine and creative use of the Rumpelstiltskin fairy tale.
I liked the spunky heroine! I also enjoyed the plot and finale. I read this book in pieces with big time gaps, I’m afraid, which may have prevented me from marking this as 5 stars. A favorite genre of mine and creative use of the Rumpelstiltskin fairy tale.
November 24, 2018
The main character is a twit who can't understand social cues, acts all entitled to truth even when people say it's a bad idea to talk about things right then, and can't keep her mouth shut. I did not enjoy this at all.
January 17, 2020
If this was actually the truth behind the story of Rumplestiltsken, I would not be at all surprised; it's certainly convincing! The author does a great job of showing us a character who is growing and learning, as she should be at her age, throughout the story. Well worth reading.
February 11, 2021
Just okay
Number one, Puttroff has authored enough books that it's time to hire a good editor. Number two, this story was okay but I probably won't be passing it along to friends. Minimal world and character building leave you apathetic about the outcome.
Number one, Puttroff has authored enough books that it's time to hire a good editor. Number two, this story was okay but I probably won't be passing it along to friends. Minimal world and character building leave you apathetic about the outcome.
August 18, 2017
Overall it was a very good book. I did have an issue with the occasional grammatical error though. She really should have had someone proofread her book.
September 8, 2017
This was a fun beautifully written adventure from the beginning to the end.
January 11, 2018
Hmmmm
Ya know, i felt like the end was kind of abrupt to be honest, but i admire her courage for actually doing the thing instead of thinking about it too long. All in all 4/5
Ya know, i felt like the end was kind of abrupt to be honest, but i admire her courage for actually doing the thing instead of thinking about it too long. All in all 4/5
February 25, 2018
I really enjoyed reading this book!
January 9, 2019
For me there was just a lot lacking in this book. I enjoyed the Dusk Gate Chronicles by this author but this book fell more flat for me.
April 5, 2019
Good twist on the fairy tale!
Really liked the authors twists and turns throughout. Can't wait to read some more of her work to see if it's just as intriguing!
Really liked the authors twists and turns throughout. Can't wait to read some more of her work to see if it's just as intriguing!
March 22, 2017
Unexpected jewel.
This was a free book, and I didn't expect much, but got a charming and unusual fairy tale that is well told.
This was a free book, and I didn't expect much, but got a charming and unusual fairy tale that is well told.
November 8, 2014
Sobald ich den Newsletter von Breena Puttroff erhielt, in dem das Buch als erhältlich angekündigt wurde, war das Buch schon auf meinem E-reader. Auch wenn ich den Titel merkwürdig fand.
Wie der Name schon sagt, geht es hier um Rumpelstilzchen. Wirklich nicht mein Lieblingsmärchen. Ich glaube, als Kind fand ich es seltsam. Welcher Idiot erzählt, das seine Tochter aus Stroh Gold spinnen kann?
Und dann muss die arme Tochter den König heiraten. Und wieso will der König nach der ganzen Geschichte kein neues Gold mehr .... oh, Moment, das war so: er hat sie geheiratet und als das erste Kind kam und von Rumpelstilzchen mitgenommen wurde, hat sie ihm dann doch die Wahrheit gesagt. Und weil der Typ zwar goldgierig war, aber ein Herz für seine Frau hatte.... jaaaa, klar.... Das erst Mal zum Original.
Nun zur Adaptation: Keine Ahnung, wie die Autorin auf die Idee kam, aber ihre Version klingt logisch und ist auch noch spannend. Allerdings kommt die erst gegen Ende des Buches zu Tage.
Am Anfang geht es um Raya, die Tochter des Webers (kein Müller in Sicht), die als Baby bei der Hebamme liegen gelassen wurde und von besagtem Weber (Miless Trinlus)adoptiert wurde. Der Weber lebt neben der Hebamme und die hat 2 Kinder: Caleb und Cara. Caleb macht erste Schritte aus der besten Freundin Raya seine weniger platonische Freundin zu machen, als der König alle Mädchen im Alter zwischen 16 und 18 an den Hof einlädt, um seinen Sohn Seth vorzustellen.
Miles hat Raya sehr behütet gehalten und sie hat nie viel Kontakt mit den Soldaten des Königs oder irgendwelchen anderen Dingen gehabt. Das ändert sich schlagartig und sie lernt viel Neues. Und ihre Wut auf den überfürsorglichen Vater wächst und wächst, als sie erfährt, dass es eine Rebellion im Lande gibt und sowohl ihr Vater, als auch Caleb darin verstrickt sind.
Und dann lernt sie den Prinzen kennen und alles wird noch viel chaotischer....
Was ich super fand:
Woher Rumpelstielzchen, bzw. Rumpelstiltskin seinen Namen hat - wunderbar intelligent gedacht! Ich will aber nicht zu viel hier sagen - lest selber!
Was mir weniger gut gefiel:
In dem Moment, als sie Andrew trifft ist eigentlich schon klar, wer er ist.... Überraschungen kommen zwar noch, aber viel in der Handlung ist vorhersehbar. Der Märchencharakter der Geschichte ist viel stärker ausgeprägt, als bei den Dusk Gate Chronicles, obwohl es die gleiche Welt ist (Hallo Alvin!). Daher finde ich persönlich die Vorhersehbarkeit nicht so schlimm - aber wen so etwas sehr stört: Finger weg.
Was mich genervt hat: am Ende sind die Namen von Ivy und Mila vertauscht. Ich denke, das wurde wohl mal geändert. Ist aber in dem Moment wichtig genug, das es nervt.
Breena Puttroff hat es geschafft ein seltsames Märchen in eine wunderbare Geschichte zu verwandeln und ich kann es nur jedem Märchen Fan ans Herz legen!
Generell bin ich ein großer Fan der Autorin, weil sie ohne viel Trara wundervolle, leise Geschichten schreibt.
Wie der Name schon sagt, geht es hier um Rumpelstilzchen. Wirklich nicht mein Lieblingsmärchen. Ich glaube, als Kind fand ich es seltsam. Welcher Idiot erzählt, das seine Tochter aus Stroh Gold spinnen kann?
Und dann muss die arme Tochter den König heiraten. Und wieso will der König nach der ganzen Geschichte kein neues Gold mehr .... oh, Moment, das war so: er hat sie geheiratet und als das erste Kind kam und von Rumpelstilzchen mitgenommen wurde, hat sie ihm dann doch die Wahrheit gesagt. Und weil der Typ zwar goldgierig war, aber ein Herz für seine Frau hatte.... jaaaa, klar.... Das erst Mal zum Original.
Nun zur Adaptation: Keine Ahnung, wie die Autorin auf die Idee kam, aber ihre Version klingt logisch und ist auch noch spannend. Allerdings kommt die erst gegen Ende des Buches zu Tage.
Am Anfang geht es um Raya, die Tochter des Webers (kein Müller in Sicht), die als Baby bei der Hebamme liegen gelassen wurde und von besagtem Weber (Miless Trinlus)adoptiert wurde. Der Weber lebt neben der Hebamme und die hat 2 Kinder: Caleb und Cara. Caleb macht erste Schritte aus der besten Freundin Raya seine weniger platonische Freundin zu machen, als der König alle Mädchen im Alter zwischen 16 und 18 an den Hof einlädt, um seinen Sohn Seth vorzustellen.
Miles hat Raya sehr behütet gehalten und sie hat nie viel Kontakt mit den Soldaten des Königs oder irgendwelchen anderen Dingen gehabt. Das ändert sich schlagartig und sie lernt viel Neues. Und ihre Wut auf den überfürsorglichen Vater wächst und wächst, als sie erfährt, dass es eine Rebellion im Lande gibt und sowohl ihr Vater, als auch Caleb darin verstrickt sind.
Und dann lernt sie den Prinzen kennen und alles wird noch viel chaotischer....
Was ich super fand:
Woher Rumpelstielzchen, bzw. Rumpelstiltskin seinen Namen hat - wunderbar intelligent gedacht! Ich will aber nicht zu viel hier sagen - lest selber!
Was mir weniger gut gefiel:
In dem Moment, als sie Andrew trifft ist eigentlich schon klar, wer er ist.... Überraschungen kommen zwar noch, aber viel in der Handlung ist vorhersehbar. Der Märchencharakter der Geschichte ist viel stärker ausgeprägt, als bei den Dusk Gate Chronicles, obwohl es die gleiche Welt ist (Hallo Alvin!). Daher finde ich persönlich die Vorhersehbarkeit nicht so schlimm - aber wen so etwas sehr stört: Finger weg.
Was mich genervt hat: am Ende sind die Namen von Ivy und Mila vertauscht. Ich denke, das wurde wohl mal geändert. Ist aber in dem Moment wichtig genug, das es nervt.
Breena Puttroff hat es geschafft ein seltsames Märchen in eine wunderbare Geschichte zu verwandeln und ich kann es nur jedem Märchen Fan ans Herz legen!
Generell bin ich ein großer Fan der Autorin, weil sie ohne viel Trara wundervolle, leise Geschichten schreibt.
March 28, 2015
I’ve always loved fairy tales and am especially interested in remakes of traditional stories. Rumpelstiltskin has always fascinated me. I imagined diverse, both good and evil, reasons why Rumpelstiltskin might want the Queen’s baby. I recently wrote a picture book on this subject, titled Rumpelstiltskin’s Child so I was particularly intrigued to come across Puttroff’s novel, Rumpelstiltskin’s Daughter.
The cover is beautiful and suits the story perfectly, once you have reached that point in the narration.
This is a young adult novel told from a different viewpoint with a unique and well-crafted plot. Rumpelstiltskin’s daughter, Raya, was abandoned as a babe. She was adopted by a disfigured bachelor and raised in great love and care. Her biggest complaint is her father’s over protectiveness which bursts into full bloom when the king commands all girls over the age of 16 to spend a week at the palace in order for his son to select a bride. Raya is thrilled with the opportunity to leave her little village and see the big city. The chance to attend parties, feasts, and balls is not something she will abandon at her father’s protests. She can’t understand why he wants to pack in his thriving tailor shop and flee with her to distant lands. She soon learns, however, that her father has been keeping secrets from her, secrets about her birth and her family. I don’t want to spoil anything, so you’ll have to read the book yourself to find out what happens.
Puttroff writes about first love, jealousy, bullying, friendship, and intrigue with charm and skill. Raya is a strong character, a little impulsive but not stupid, who is frustrated and even endangered by a series of events outside of her control. She faces these with determination and courage. The voice in this novel is authentic and compelling.
I did, however, find the story a bit short. Of those 260 pages, it seemed as though it needed another 50 to 70 pages to flesh out the story, especially with regard to the rebels and the prince.
An enjoyable read.
The cover is beautiful and suits the story perfectly, once you have reached that point in the narration.
This is a young adult novel told from a different viewpoint with a unique and well-crafted plot. Rumpelstiltskin’s daughter, Raya, was abandoned as a babe. She was adopted by a disfigured bachelor and raised in great love and care. Her biggest complaint is her father’s over protectiveness which bursts into full bloom when the king commands all girls over the age of 16 to spend a week at the palace in order for his son to select a bride. Raya is thrilled with the opportunity to leave her little village and see the big city. The chance to attend parties, feasts, and balls is not something she will abandon at her father’s protests. She can’t understand why he wants to pack in his thriving tailor shop and flee with her to distant lands. She soon learns, however, that her father has been keeping secrets from her, secrets about her birth and her family. I don’t want to spoil anything, so you’ll have to read the book yourself to find out what happens.
Puttroff writes about first love, jealousy, bullying, friendship, and intrigue with charm and skill. Raya is a strong character, a little impulsive but not stupid, who is frustrated and even endangered by a series of events outside of her control. She faces these with determination and courage. The voice in this novel is authentic and compelling.
I did, however, find the story a bit short. Of those 260 pages, it seemed as though it needed another 50 to 70 pages to flesh out the story, especially with regard to the rebels and the prince.
An enjoyable read.
will-not-finish
January 16, 2015DNF
Being a huge fan of the author's Dusk Gate Chronicles, I was very excited to read this book. I love her idea of taking a well-known fairy tale, and telling it from the other side of the story. The opening page starts out very enticingly, with a line about how there are three sides to every story: "yours, mine, and the truth." It just draws you in, leaving you ready for what is to come.
However, after quite a few chapters, I could not get myself to continue reading. There is hardly any connection felt between the characters, and a lot of the beginning feels disjointed and forced.
*Slight spoilers for the first few chapters*
I was insanely annoyed with the main character, who seemed terminally clueless when it came to obvious social cues. There were times when every single person around her was frantic with the knowledge of impending danger, and she would just continue wondering and asking what was going on--while not following any directions to stay hidden, or to do something that was obviously urgently needed of her. I get that there was a reason for some of it, as she never knew her father had kept her a secret from those outside her town for her entire life, but it was just way too overdone on her part.
There were a few times where the main character attempted to stand up for herself, and be firm. While I applaud that, her arguments seemed more like tantrums. According to everything she had learned, she knew that she was in more danger than she had ever known--yet she threw a tantrum and wouldn't let her family escape, because she wanted to go to the castle with all the other girls. That was the point where I called it quits. I love the idea of this story, but I couldn't make myself keep reading.
Being a huge fan of the author's Dusk Gate Chronicles, I was very excited to read this book. I love her idea of taking a well-known fairy tale, and telling it from the other side of the story. The opening page starts out very enticingly, with a line about how there are three sides to every story: "yours, mine, and the truth." It just draws you in, leaving you ready for what is to come.
However, after quite a few chapters, I could not get myself to continue reading. There is hardly any connection felt between the characters, and a lot of the beginning feels disjointed and forced.
*Slight spoilers for the first few chapters*
I was insanely annoyed with the main character, who seemed terminally clueless when it came to obvious social cues. There were times when every single person around her was frantic with the knowledge of impending danger, and she would just continue wondering and asking what was going on--while not following any directions to stay hidden, or to do something that was obviously urgently needed of her. I get that there was a reason for some of it, as she never knew her father had kept her a secret from those outside her town for her entire life, but it was just way too overdone on her part.
There were a few times where the main character attempted to stand up for herself, and be firm. While I applaud that, her arguments seemed more like tantrums. According to everything she had learned, she knew that she was in more danger than she had ever known--yet she threw a tantrum and wouldn't let her family escape, because she wanted to go to the castle with all the other girls. That was the point where I called it quits. I love the idea of this story, but I couldn't make myself keep reading.
November 7, 2014
This is a very creative re-telling of the Rumpelstiltskin story. Very unique! I have never seen another book about that story. I really liked the author’s version of who Rumpelstiltskin actually is.
There were a few times while reading that I stopped and went… ‘Oh, I know what is coming or ‘I know who that actually is’ yet the story didn't feel predictable. I enjoyed those moments when it occurred to me where she was taking the story.
I was a bit disappointed in the ending. Not enough to make me dislike the book or anything. It’s very hard for me to write that because this book is by one of my favorite authors. The ending felt very abrupt me to me. I wish the book had been longer and the ending drawn out a bit more. It wasn't a cliffhanger and there was a short epilogue, but I still wanted a bit more. There were a few things I would like to know more about… a sequel might just be the thing needed (hint, hint!)
I really enjoyed the story and would still encourage you to read it if this is the type of genre you like
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I would also encourage you to read this author’s series The Dusk Gate Chronicles…. It’s amazing. One of my favorites!
There were a few times while reading that I stopped and went… ‘Oh, I know what is coming or ‘I know who that actually is’ yet the story didn't feel predictable. I enjoyed those moments when it occurred to me where she was taking the story.
I was a bit disappointed in the ending. Not enough to make me dislike the book or anything. It’s very hard for me to write that because this book is by one of my favorite authors. The ending felt very abrupt me to me. I wish the book had been longer and the ending drawn out a bit more. It wasn't a cliffhanger and there was a short epilogue, but I still wanted a bit more. There were a few things I would like to know more about… a sequel might just be the thing needed (hint, hint!)
I really enjoyed the story and would still encourage you to read it if this is the type of genre you like
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I would also encourage you to read this author’s series The Dusk Gate Chronicles…. It’s amazing. One of my favorites!
October 31, 2015
The heroine is a sheltered teenager who controls her mouth only half the time. Her behavior in the the city made me anxious, especially as she just goes along with a stranger she just met but 'trusts.' Her nosiness and childlike antics were tiring. She spends so much time angry it's exhausting. At least she realizes herself that she is being unreasonable.
If I read this as a teenager I may have liked it more. The heroine was too much like Lois Lane in her dogged attempts to gather information. But it wasn't for the betterment of the public; it was for her own selfish wants.
If she was trying to guard her clothes, why did she wander around the castle grounds instead of staying by her room? In a dangerous situation, she can't keep her mouth shut and keeps trying to ask questions. Gah! Stupidity!
The story itself is engaging and an interesting fairy tale twist. The end is not a fairy tale ending; the only people engaged are side characters. It is realistic which was refreshing. However, the heroine's relationship isn't committed. I wasn't sure if I was happy they were taking it slow or exasperated.
A few editing errors.
If I read this as a teenager I may have liked it more. The heroine was too much like Lois Lane in her dogged attempts to gather information. But it wasn't for the betterment of the public; it was for her own selfish wants.
If she was trying to guard her clothes, why did she wander around the castle grounds instead of staying by her room? In a dangerous situation, she can't keep her mouth shut and keeps trying to ask questions. Gah! Stupidity!
The story itself is engaging and an interesting fairy tale twist. The end is not a fairy tale ending; the only people engaged are side characters. It is realistic which was refreshing. However, the heroine's relationship isn't committed. I wasn't sure if I was happy they were taking it slow or exasperated.
A few editing errors.
November 4, 2014
"They say there are two sides to every story. My father says there are three: yours, mine, and the truth."
Rumpelstiltskin's Daughter is Raya's side of the story of her life.
If you were a fan of The Dusk Gate Chronicles you will enjoy it as well. It is different from Dusk Gate, but has thematic similarities such as a strong heroine who decides her own fate, romance, and a setting in an old kingdom far away.
I loved Raya's story, it was a great retelling of a fairy-tale sans magic. You easily fall into this new world and come to like and dislike (looking at you Mila) her characters. The story develops beautifully and the twists and turns in the plot are great.
Unlike her other series, the book does not end like there would be a sequel; however, I would not mind hearing from these characters again.
Rumpelstiltskin's Daughter is Raya's side of the story of her life.
If you were a fan of The Dusk Gate Chronicles you will enjoy it as well. It is different from Dusk Gate, but has thematic similarities such as a strong heroine who decides her own fate, romance, and a setting in an old kingdom far away.
I loved Raya's story, it was a great retelling of a fairy-tale sans magic. You easily fall into this new world and come to like and dislike (looking at you Mila) her characters. The story develops beautifully and the twists and turns in the plot are great.
Unlike her other series, the book does not end like there would be a sequel; however, I would not mind hearing from these characters again.
January 16, 2015
I always enjoy a good spin off of old fairytales and this was interesting though not spectacular. I enjoyed the unraveling of Raya's true birthright and the other secrets her father was keeping from her though I did not particularly enjoy Raya's character. She was hot blooded, impulsive, rash and a bit inconsiderate at times. But at least I could support her and was just as eager to discover the truth behind the secrets as she was. I did like how she realized what she was doing and was conscious of her actions and the repercussions of them despite doing what she wanted anyway. The characters fell a bit flat and everything seemed to resolve itself too easily but then again it's a fairytale-like story so I didn't really expect anything else. I did however, enjoy how the story ended. It felt like a real fairytale then.
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