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Fairytales Slashed
Fairytales Slashed Volume 6
Eight tales of the lost, forgotten, ignored, and overlooked...
The Red Shoes (Angel Propps)—The victim of downsizing, stuck working for a miserable boss at a fancy boutique, Karen is forced to work late one night. While stocking, she comes across a pair of stunning red stilettos that she can't resist putting on—or anything else that they urge her to do.
True Love (Diana Jean)—Gaius, much to the frustration of his mother, has always worked hard to lead a drama-free avoid royal conflict, stay far away from court gossip, accept the unglamorous position of Head Librarian at the Royal College. Apparently all it takes to ruin a lifetime of effort is a charmed ring, a sovereign, and a princess. At least his mother will be pleased.
The Pig Hunt (Sandra Bard)—Clint knows that Lucian Wolf is to blame for the destruction of his brothers' home, but confronting him on the matter turns up complications. The situation is not helped by the way Lucian starts turning up on his doorstep, because no matter how nice he appears, the rich, handsome ones never go for fat, unremarkable Clint.
The Dragon of Bellerose Island (Sasha L. Miller)—Politics are dangerous, a fact Leandre failed to appreciate until too late. Kidnapped by his rival, and abandoned on the mysterious Bellerose Island, he expects to be one more body that no one will ever find. But he didn't expect the island's sole occupant...
The White Cat (H.R. Harrison)—When their ailing father bids his sons complete three tasks to decide who will inherit the throne, the first two are decidedly unhappy, but Yufitri is ecstatic at the chance to go adventuring and escape his oppressive family. Far beyond the Northern Sea, he explores a land like nothing he's ever encountered, and finds a mysterious white cat who causes him to question what it is he really wants...
Bad Romance (Remy Jensen)—The kingdom of Ontovia is at war with the neighboring Terra. Prince Adrian's father has kept him hidden away for his own safety, but Adrian lives a secret life that includes a weakness for attractive men and a penchant for domination. During one of his illicit trysts, Adrian captures the interest of a young man from Terra. The man invites him to become the sexual consort of the enemy king, but the opportunity to get close to the enemy to destroy him instead proves to be a battle that anyone could win—or everyone could lose.
Tommelise (Diana Jean)—Unexpectedly made lady-in-waiting to Tommelise, a girl no larger than a thumb, Cecile quickly learns that the girl she grew up hearing about is in reality nothing but a spoiled brat. But Cecile is one of seven daughters, and her place is precarious at best. If she cannot manage to build a life serving a spoiled, ungrateful princess, she'll be shipped off to suffer an even worse fate.
The Cursebreaker (Sasha L. Miller)—Heart is a cursebreaker, and good at what he does. But cursebreaking isn't exactly a thriving business, which means between jobs he makes charms to sell in his gaudy shop. Cursebreaking can also be a dangerous job, one that's left Heart to learn the hard way that no matter how much Ace professes to be an earnest suitor, he'll eventually change his mind just like all the rest...
The Red Shoes (Angel Propps)—The victim of downsizing, stuck working for a miserable boss at a fancy boutique, Karen is forced to work late one night. While stocking, she comes across a pair of stunning red stilettos that she can't resist putting on—or anything else that they urge her to do.
True Love (Diana Jean)—Gaius, much to the frustration of his mother, has always worked hard to lead a drama-free avoid royal conflict, stay far away from court gossip, accept the unglamorous position of Head Librarian at the Royal College. Apparently all it takes to ruin a lifetime of effort is a charmed ring, a sovereign, and a princess. At least his mother will be pleased.
The Pig Hunt (Sandra Bard)—Clint knows that Lucian Wolf is to blame for the destruction of his brothers' home, but confronting him on the matter turns up complications. The situation is not helped by the way Lucian starts turning up on his doorstep, because no matter how nice he appears, the rich, handsome ones never go for fat, unremarkable Clint.
The Dragon of Bellerose Island (Sasha L. Miller)—Politics are dangerous, a fact Leandre failed to appreciate until too late. Kidnapped by his rival, and abandoned on the mysterious Bellerose Island, he expects to be one more body that no one will ever find. But he didn't expect the island's sole occupant...
The White Cat (H.R. Harrison)—When their ailing father bids his sons complete three tasks to decide who will inherit the throne, the first two are decidedly unhappy, but Yufitri is ecstatic at the chance to go adventuring and escape his oppressive family. Far beyond the Northern Sea, he explores a land like nothing he's ever encountered, and finds a mysterious white cat who causes him to question what it is he really wants...
Bad Romance (Remy Jensen)—The kingdom of Ontovia is at war with the neighboring Terra. Prince Adrian's father has kept him hidden away for his own safety, but Adrian lives a secret life that includes a weakness for attractive men and a penchant for domination. During one of his illicit trysts, Adrian captures the interest of a young man from Terra. The man invites him to become the sexual consort of the enemy king, but the opportunity to get close to the enemy to destroy him instead proves to be a battle that anyone could win—or everyone could lose.
Tommelise (Diana Jean)—Unexpectedly made lady-in-waiting to Tommelise, a girl no larger than a thumb, Cecile quickly learns that the girl she grew up hearing about is in reality nothing but a spoiled brat. But Cecile is one of seven daughters, and her place is precarious at best. If she cannot manage to build a life serving a spoiled, ungrateful princess, she'll be shipped off to suffer an even worse fate.
The Cursebreaker (Sasha L. Miller)—Heart is a cursebreaker, and good at what he does. But cursebreaking isn't exactly a thriving business, which means between jobs he makes charms to sell in his gaudy shop. Cursebreaking can also be a dangerous job, one that's left Heart to learn the hard way that no matter how much Ace professes to be an earnest suitor, he'll eventually change his mind just like all the rest...
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March 16, 2025
Was ok.
The White Cat was sad to me, I think I read a different story to everyone else.
Yes they ended up together but not really - they had to hide their love. It sounds like they don’t even live in the same city, let alone together.
And why would Calixtus want to be King to a family and a kingdom that gave him away, who never even bothered to try and find him.
The White Cat was sad to me, I think I read a different story to everyone else.
Yes they ended up together but not really - they had to hide their love. It sounds like they don’t even live in the same city, let alone together.
And why would Calixtus want to be King to a family and a kingdom that gave him away, who never even bothered to try and find him.
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May 10, 2016 The Red Shoes (Angel Propps): f/f, jumped to end.
True Love (Diana Jean): m/m, skimmed then finally jumped to end. I think this a sequel to the author's previous story in vol five.
The Pig Hunt (Sandra Bard): m/m, mostly read, skimmed a bit. Not sure what I felt while reading this one except I didn't dislike it. Could be I'm overly sensitive to fat people in books and how they're treated and treat themselves?
The Dragon of Bellerose Island (Sasha L. Miller): m/m, read the whole thing, enjoyed it but it felt like there wasn't a real plot. Not the most exciting read or intimate.
The White Cat (H.R. Harrison): m/m, read the whole thing. I like the fairytale this is based on and how they compensated for the romance being between two men instead of a man and a woman.
Bad Romance (Remy Jensen): m/m, jumped to the end, mostly because I hate this plot (you know pretending to be someone else in order to betray the enemy that of course you fall in love with).
Tommelise (Diana Jean): f/f, my favorite of all the stories. There was just something about this one that really gripped me. I wish it was longer because the world seemed interesting.
The Cursebreaker (Sasha L. Miller): m/m. short but sweet. Another story with a world I'd like to explore more. Curse breaking sounds like such a fascinating job.
True Love (Diana Jean): m/m, skimmed then finally jumped to end. I think this a sequel to the author's previous story in vol five.
The Pig Hunt (Sandra Bard): m/m, mostly read, skimmed a bit. Not sure what I felt while reading this one except I didn't dislike it. Could be I'm overly sensitive to fat people in books and how they're treated and treat themselves?
The Dragon of Bellerose Island (Sasha L. Miller): m/m, read the whole thing, enjoyed it but it felt like there wasn't a real plot. Not the most exciting read or intimate.
The White Cat (H.R. Harrison): m/m, read the whole thing. I like the fairytale this is based on and how they compensated for the romance being between two men instead of a man and a woman.
Bad Romance (Remy Jensen): m/m, jumped to the end, mostly because I hate this plot (you know pretending to be someone else in order to betray the enemy that of course you fall in love with).
Tommelise (Diana Jean): f/f, my favorite of all the stories. There was just something about this one that really gripped me. I wish it was longer because the world seemed interesting.
The Cursebreaker (Sasha L. Miller): m/m. short but sweet. Another story with a world I'd like to explore more. Curse breaking sounds like such a fascinating job.
March 6, 2019
The Red Shoes - Angel Propps: did not read
Not a fan of f/f
True Love - Diana Jean: ★★★
I liked it, though I found the resolution a little lackluster
The Pig Hunt - Sandra Bard: ★
A different spin on The Three Little Pigs with two-dimensional characters and a weird focus on the main character's weight
The Dragon of Bellerose Island - Sasha L. Miller: ★★
Strong start, but quickly turned bland and generic
The White Cat - H.R. Harrison: ★★★
Well written, but lacking in any real conflict
Bad Romance - Remy Jensen: ★★
Not really sure why this story didn't work for me
Tommelise - Diana Jean: did not read
Not a fan of f/f
The Cursebreaker - Sasha L. Miller: ★★★★
This one checked a bunch of my comfort-read boxes
Not a fan of f/f
True Love - Diana Jean: ★★★
I liked it, though I found the resolution a little lackluster
The Pig Hunt - Sandra Bard: ★
A different spin on The Three Little Pigs with two-dimensional characters and a weird focus on the main character's weight
The Dragon of Bellerose Island - Sasha L. Miller: ★★
Strong start, but quickly turned bland and generic
The White Cat - H.R. Harrison: ★★★
Well written, but lacking in any real conflict
Bad Romance - Remy Jensen: ★★
Not really sure why this story didn't work for me
Tommelise - Diana Jean: did not read
Not a fan of f/f
The Cursebreaker - Sasha L. Miller: ★★★★
This one checked a bunch of my comfort-read boxes
September 25, 2017
An interesting collection of gay and lesbian fairytales, some better than others. It could use some serious copy editing though, based on the number of typos I found.
August 30, 2021
enjoyed the majority of the stories. Will read the next volume.
May 20, 2015
Original review on Molly Lolly
This anthology was so much fun! Taking fairytales and making them a little bit naughty, or with a twist. My favorite kinds of stories. I’m going to have to go back and read the first five anthologies, but I also hope there will be more. There are tons of fairytales out there that need updating.
Overall Stars:
Four and a half
The Red Shoes by Angel Propps
Not going to lie. This story was the sole reason I wanted to read this anthology. It’s a very interesting spin on my favorite fairy tale of all times. Part of me says it should have been more tragic like the original and other adaptations. But the other part thinks it’s wonderful there wasn’t a horrible and sad ending. I liked how the relationship between Jess and Karen progressed. I also liked that Jess stood up to Karen and let her know it wasn’t cool to run out without saying goodbye, even if she was asleep. The story ended on a solid happy for now with plenty of faith in their future together. I’d be very interested to see more from these two ladies, even if the shoes don’t play a part in the story
Stars:
Four
True Love by Diana Jean
I truly didn’t think Art and Gaius were going to get together at first. They were so wonderful together. I love that they started as friends. I couldn’t put this story down because I had to see how it ended. My favorite scene is where Irena is lighting a fire under Gaius’ butt to do something about his true love. Loved the ending where Art meets Gaius’ mom.
Stars:
Four and a half
The Pig Hunt by Sandra Bard
I really enjoyed this story. I liked that Lucian saw Clint and not his body issues. Lucian was a bit of a jerk at first, but you realize quickly that he’s not as shallow as people think. I liked how Clint and Lucian had a solid foundation at the end of the story. I found the side characters very interesting. I so want to see more of them because they made the story come alive. I enjoyed the world created here and hope for more stories in it in the future.
Stars:
Four
The Dragon of Bellerose Island by Sasha L. Miller
I couldn’t put this story down. I loved how Leandre broke down Dilan’s walls slowly; how they became friends first and then started a relationship. I truly got into the place and the characters and want more from them. I would have liked to see more of their relationship after the bad guy is apprehended. But there is plenty of room for a sequel. There will be one, right? I hope.
Stars:
Four
The White Cat by H.R. Harrison
Such a lovely story! I loved that Calixtus and Yufitri had a full and complete happily ever after. The three challenges were so silly but I love how it ended. I enjoyed seeing the love between Yufitri and Calixtus grow before Yufitri knew who Calixtus was. I enjoyed the way the story was told, like a traditional fairy tale. Made it that much more exciting. I hope to read more by this author in the future.
Stars:
Five
Bad Romance by Remy Jensen
This was a fun story if a tiny bit predictable. I liked the unknown identity they each played on the other. Marcus was quick to forgive when I feel like he should have been upset longer. Adrian was just as quick to decide to live openly with Marcus. My favorite part was the setting and how well developed it was. I would love to see the characters again. Maybe ten years from the events of the story to show they are still happy together? Definitely ended on a solid happy for now.
Stars:
Four
Tommelise by Diana Jean
Such an intriguing adaptation of the Thumbelina fairytale. I loved the twist on the story. It was wonderful watching how Tommelise, or Elise, and Cecile fell in love long before they could admit it or were physically able to be in a relationship. Truly enjoyed the side characters too. I would love to see more of them in this world, maybe give some of the others happy endings as well.
Stars:
Five
The Cursebreaker by Sasha L. Miller
A sweet little story with characters I truly enjoyed. Heart was so hurt by his past and doesn’t want Ace to reject him when he learns all of Heart’s secrets. I feel bad for both of them being so hurt. I enjoyed seeing them both together finally at the end. However I would love to read a sequel to see them build a relationship together and have a full happy ending.
Stars:
Four
This anthology was so much fun! Taking fairytales and making them a little bit naughty, or with a twist. My favorite kinds of stories. I’m going to have to go back and read the first five anthologies, but I also hope there will be more. There are tons of fairytales out there that need updating.
Overall Stars:
Four and a half
The Red Shoes by Angel Propps
Not going to lie. This story was the sole reason I wanted to read this anthology. It’s a very interesting spin on my favorite fairy tale of all times. Part of me says it should have been more tragic like the original and other adaptations. But the other part thinks it’s wonderful there wasn’t a horrible and sad ending. I liked how the relationship between Jess and Karen progressed. I also liked that Jess stood up to Karen and let her know it wasn’t cool to run out without saying goodbye, even if she was asleep. The story ended on a solid happy for now with plenty of faith in their future together. I’d be very interested to see more from these two ladies, even if the shoes don’t play a part in the story
Stars:
Four
True Love by Diana Jean
I truly didn’t think Art and Gaius were going to get together at first. They were so wonderful together. I love that they started as friends. I couldn’t put this story down because I had to see how it ended. My favorite scene is where Irena is lighting a fire under Gaius’ butt to do something about his true love. Loved the ending where Art meets Gaius’ mom.
Stars:
Four and a half
The Pig Hunt by Sandra Bard
I really enjoyed this story. I liked that Lucian saw Clint and not his body issues. Lucian was a bit of a jerk at first, but you realize quickly that he’s not as shallow as people think. I liked how Clint and Lucian had a solid foundation at the end of the story. I found the side characters very interesting. I so want to see more of them because they made the story come alive. I enjoyed the world created here and hope for more stories in it in the future.
Stars:
Four
The Dragon of Bellerose Island by Sasha L. Miller
I couldn’t put this story down. I loved how Leandre broke down Dilan’s walls slowly; how they became friends first and then started a relationship. I truly got into the place and the characters and want more from them. I would have liked to see more of their relationship after the bad guy is apprehended. But there is plenty of room for a sequel. There will be one, right? I hope.
Stars:
Four
The White Cat by H.R. Harrison
Such a lovely story! I loved that Calixtus and Yufitri had a full and complete happily ever after. The three challenges were so silly but I love how it ended. I enjoyed seeing the love between Yufitri and Calixtus grow before Yufitri knew who Calixtus was. I enjoyed the way the story was told, like a traditional fairy tale. Made it that much more exciting. I hope to read more by this author in the future.
Stars:
Five
Bad Romance by Remy Jensen
This was a fun story if a tiny bit predictable. I liked the unknown identity they each played on the other. Marcus was quick to forgive when I feel like he should have been upset longer. Adrian was just as quick to decide to live openly with Marcus. My favorite part was the setting and how well developed it was. I would love to see the characters again. Maybe ten years from the events of the story to show they are still happy together? Definitely ended on a solid happy for now.
Stars:
Four
Tommelise by Diana Jean
Such an intriguing adaptation of the Thumbelina fairytale. I loved the twist on the story. It was wonderful watching how Tommelise, or Elise, and Cecile fell in love long before they could admit it or were physically able to be in a relationship. Truly enjoyed the side characters too. I would love to see more of them in this world, maybe give some of the others happy endings as well.
Stars:
Five
The Cursebreaker by Sasha L. Miller
A sweet little story with characters I truly enjoyed. Heart was so hurt by his past and doesn’t want Ace to reject him when he learns all of Heart’s secrets. I feel bad for both of them being so hurt. I enjoyed seeing them both together finally at the end. However I would love to read a sequel to see them build a relationship together and have a full happy ending.
Stars:
Four
May 7, 2015
This collection of re-imagined fairytales is a fun, fantasy-filled read with plenty of humour and romance and even some spicy scenes along the way. Most of them are M/M relationships, but there are two F/F ones to also enjoy.
The Red Shoes is a modern-day Cinderella about a woman working for a tyrannical shop owner, the mischievous magical shoes she tries on one night and the woman she soon falls in love with. There are no pumpkins in this tale, just a couple of early morning escapes to avoid being late for work. It’s sweet and fun to read, with a little bit of heat, but the magic content is light and it didn’t really grab me too much.
True Love could have been a cute, enjoyable tale about a librarian, a king and an enchanted ring that signals when the wearer’s true love has been found. However, I really didn’t like the writing style where past scenes were dropped into the plot, disrupting the flow of things and sometimes turning out to be much more interesting than the main story. Which is a shame, because if it had been more linear I would have really enjoyed it.
The Pig Hunt is a great take on the Three Little Pigs, with magical towers throwing out vibrations that knock houses down… or do they? It’s fun and a bit silly in places, with an atypical hero and a big bad wolf mage with a penchant for stealing kisses. While I really enjoyed the fairy tale aspect, I have to admit I wasn’t wholly convinced by the romance, and the antics concerning the other mages left far too much untold.
The Dragon of Bellerose Island was another sweet romance, this time taking hints of Beauty and the Beast with its enchanted island and castle that doesn’t like to be stolen from, the multitude of roses, the hulking form of the dragon and the magic mirror. There’s also a bit of political intrigue to keep the story flowing, while the romance between Leandre and Dilan was adorable.
The White Cat was the most fairytale like in tone and plot of all the stories, with three princes being sent off on seemingly impossible quests, with one heading east, one south and one north. Yufitri is the youngest and heads north where he meets a mysterious white cat in an enchanted castle. I really liked this one. The fairytale feel is captured really nicely, leaving it able to skip over time and details without any fuss. Yet somehow it also created a convincing romance. One of my favourites.
Bad Romance came as a bit of a surprise. With the rest of the stories being pretty tame in the heat stakes, with only a little bit of warmth here and there, this is flat out M/M erotica. Which isn’t a bad thing, I just wasn’t expecting it after all the other stories. A prince in disguise, a king who trusts too much, lots of BDSM sexy shenanigans, a bit of betrayal and apologising and something about a war. It’s written well enough, but the plot is pretty flimsy around the erotic elements.
Tommelise was another surprise, because at the start of this Thumbelina-inspired retelling I would have quite happily have drowned Princess Elise, no matter how small she is – yet it became my favourite of the whole lot. Cecile is a dutiful girl, but I loved how she allowed Elise to push her only so far before she struck back in her own way. I loved how this battle of wills played out and somehow turned from duty to love. I loved all the little signs of the pair of them growing closer and how everything turned out. A wonderful retelling.
The Cursebreaker is another sweet M/M romance to finish off. Heart is grumpy and rude and scared to let anyone close, while Ace is persistent in his pursuit of him. There are moments of sweetness and humour in this short tale, and a little bit of heartache too. It’s a great way to end the book.
Full of clever retellings, often from unusual sources, and with plenty of magic and romance to keep fairytale lovers happy, this is a great collection with some real gems. If you like fairytales but are perhaps a little tired of the usual stories, then give this a try. It might even surprise you – it did me, but only in the best ways.
(I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.)
The Red Shoes is a modern-day Cinderella about a woman working for a tyrannical shop owner, the mischievous magical shoes she tries on one night and the woman she soon falls in love with. There are no pumpkins in this tale, just a couple of early morning escapes to avoid being late for work. It’s sweet and fun to read, with a little bit of heat, but the magic content is light and it didn’t really grab me too much.
True Love could have been a cute, enjoyable tale about a librarian, a king and an enchanted ring that signals when the wearer’s true love has been found. However, I really didn’t like the writing style where past scenes were dropped into the plot, disrupting the flow of things and sometimes turning out to be much more interesting than the main story. Which is a shame, because if it had been more linear I would have really enjoyed it.
The Pig Hunt is a great take on the Three Little Pigs, with magical towers throwing out vibrations that knock houses down… or do they? It’s fun and a bit silly in places, with an atypical hero and a big bad wolf mage with a penchant for stealing kisses. While I really enjoyed the fairy tale aspect, I have to admit I wasn’t wholly convinced by the romance, and the antics concerning the other mages left far too much untold.
The Dragon of Bellerose Island was another sweet romance, this time taking hints of Beauty and the Beast with its enchanted island and castle that doesn’t like to be stolen from, the multitude of roses, the hulking form of the dragon and the magic mirror. There’s also a bit of political intrigue to keep the story flowing, while the romance between Leandre and Dilan was adorable.
The White Cat was the most fairytale like in tone and plot of all the stories, with three princes being sent off on seemingly impossible quests, with one heading east, one south and one north. Yufitri is the youngest and heads north where he meets a mysterious white cat in an enchanted castle. I really liked this one. The fairytale feel is captured really nicely, leaving it able to skip over time and details without any fuss. Yet somehow it also created a convincing romance. One of my favourites.
Bad Romance came as a bit of a surprise. With the rest of the stories being pretty tame in the heat stakes, with only a little bit of warmth here and there, this is flat out M/M erotica. Which isn’t a bad thing, I just wasn’t expecting it after all the other stories. A prince in disguise, a king who trusts too much, lots of BDSM sexy shenanigans, a bit of betrayal and apologising and something about a war. It’s written well enough, but the plot is pretty flimsy around the erotic elements.
Tommelise was another surprise, because at the start of this Thumbelina-inspired retelling I would have quite happily have drowned Princess Elise, no matter how small she is – yet it became my favourite of the whole lot. Cecile is a dutiful girl, but I loved how she allowed Elise to push her only so far before she struck back in her own way. I loved how this battle of wills played out and somehow turned from duty to love. I loved all the little signs of the pair of them growing closer and how everything turned out. A wonderful retelling.
The Cursebreaker is another sweet M/M romance to finish off. Heart is grumpy and rude and scared to let anyone close, while Ace is persistent in his pursuit of him. There are moments of sweetness and humour in this short tale, and a little bit of heartache too. It’s a great way to end the book.
Full of clever retellings, often from unusual sources, and with plenty of magic and romance to keep fairytale lovers happy, this is a great collection with some real gems. If you like fairytales but are perhaps a little tired of the usual stories, then give this a try. It might even surprise you – it did me, but only in the best ways.
(I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.)
November 16, 2015
Whew! There are 8 stories in this collection, and I'm just going to be quick about this and talk a bit about my favorites. But first, overall impressions!
As an anthology, you generally have a mix, not just of stories, but of styles and writing ability. I thought all the stories here were well-written, and the ones I didn't like as much had more to do with the story's plot than the writing or characters.
My absolute favorite in this collection was The Pig Hint by Sandra Bard. I loved this rendition of the three little pigs, complete with a large (as in soft around the middle) family. Clint has self-esteem issues with his weight, and it was wonderful to see him grow past that, and realize that Lucian Wolfe happens to like pudge on his men. I really enjoyed the magic-in-the-real-world elements to it, and how everything fit together rather perfectly.
I also really enjoyed Tommelise by Diana Jean, a retelling of Thumbelina, complete with a sassy, spoiled princess, True Love, also by Jean, where I absolutely loved the crush the king had on the librarian for years and years. The White Cat by H.R. Harrison was an interesting interpretation of classic fairy tales, pulling from Puss in Boots and Beauty and the Beast, along with others I didn't immediately recognize. I particularly liked the touch of the first prince coming from a foreign country, likely in the Middle East, and the cat being an albino from the northern lands (Russia, Norway, etc). And The Dragon of Bellerose was another Beauty and the Beast interpretation, with the beast being a half-dragon child. The interesting thing about this one was the political intrigue and the magic that is the basis for the actual plot.
Overall, though, I enjoyed most of them, and the few I was less fond of had more to do with certain story elements (like Bad Romance's palace orgies) that are just not my cup of tea.
4 out of 5 stars, easily, because I thoroughly enjoyed most of the stories, and loved the different fairy tale elements the authors were able to weave throughout, while still making it something original.
As an anthology, you generally have a mix, not just of stories, but of styles and writing ability. I thought all the stories here were well-written, and the ones I didn't like as much had more to do with the story's plot than the writing or characters.
My absolute favorite in this collection was The Pig Hint by Sandra Bard. I loved this rendition of the three little pigs, complete with a large (as in soft around the middle) family. Clint has self-esteem issues with his weight, and it was wonderful to see him grow past that, and realize that Lucian Wolfe happens to like pudge on his men. I really enjoyed the magic-in-the-real-world elements to it, and how everything fit together rather perfectly.
I also really enjoyed Tommelise by Diana Jean, a retelling of Thumbelina, complete with a sassy, spoiled princess, True Love, also by Jean, where I absolutely loved the crush the king had on the librarian for years and years. The White Cat by H.R. Harrison was an interesting interpretation of classic fairy tales, pulling from Puss in Boots and Beauty and the Beast, along with others I didn't immediately recognize. I particularly liked the touch of the first prince coming from a foreign country, likely in the Middle East, and the cat being an albino from the northern lands (Russia, Norway, etc). And The Dragon of Bellerose was another Beauty and the Beast interpretation, with the beast being a half-dragon child. The interesting thing about this one was the political intrigue and the magic that is the basis for the actual plot.
Overall, though, I enjoyed most of them, and the few I was less fond of had more to do with certain story elements (like Bad Romance's palace orgies) that are just not my cup of tea.
4 out of 5 stars, easily, because I thoroughly enjoyed most of the stories, and loved the different fairy tale elements the authors were able to weave throughout, while still making it something original.
December 17, 2022
The Red Shoes by Angel Propps, 0h 37min, 3 stars, 25.10.20
A ligth-hearted and sexy Cinderelly story.
True Love by Diana Jean, 1h 9min, 3,5 stars, 25.10.20
The side characters from Jean's story (in the last volume) Gaius and Art get their own humorous story.
The Pig Hunt by Sandra Bard, 1h 44min, 3 stars, 25.10.20
Way too much focus on body issues, it was all on Clint being fat (and poor) and Lucian being perfect (and rich). Aside from that I liked the actual story, idiot brothers and pig farmers interwoven with magic, very nice.
The Dragon of Bellerose Island by Sasha L. Miller, 1h 38min, 3,5+ stars, 25.10.20
A Beauty and the Beast story without the stockholm syndrome. I liked it very much, but found the ending too short.
The White Cat by H.R. Harrison, 1h 6min, 3,5 stars, 25.10.20
A nice fairy tale.
Bad Romance by Remy Jensen
Didn't feel like reading it. Another time.
Tommelise by Diana Jean, 1h 47min, 3,5+ stars, 26.10.20
Well well, I rather liked this version of Tommelise with the spoiled unabashed princess driving everyone insane. I would love to read the frog's story!
The Cursebreaker by Sasha L. Miller, 0h 29min, 3,5 stars, 26.10.20
A short story about being vulnerable and opening up to heartbreak
A ligth-hearted and sexy Cinderelly story.
True Love by Diana Jean, 1h 9min, 3,5 stars, 25.10.20
The side characters from Jean's story (in the last volume) Gaius and Art get their own humorous story.
The Pig Hunt by Sandra Bard, 1h 44min, 3 stars, 25.10.20
Way too much focus on body issues, it was all on Clint being fat (and poor) and Lucian being perfect (and rich). Aside from that I liked the actual story, idiot brothers and pig farmers interwoven with magic, very nice.
The Dragon of Bellerose Island by Sasha L. Miller, 1h 38min, 3,5+ stars, 25.10.20
A Beauty and the Beast story without the stockholm syndrome. I liked it very much, but found the ending too short.
The White Cat by H.R. Harrison, 1h 6min, 3,5 stars, 25.10.20
A nice fairy tale.
Bad Romance by Remy Jensen
Didn't feel like reading it. Another time.
Tommelise by Diana Jean, 1h 47min, 3,5+ stars, 26.10.20
Well well, I rather liked this version of Tommelise with the spoiled unabashed princess driving everyone insane. I would love to read the frog's story!
The Cursebreaker by Sasha L. Miller, 0h 29min, 3,5 stars, 26.10.20
A short story about being vulnerable and opening up to heartbreak
September 11, 2018
I only read the MM ones.
True Love by Diana Jean was friends-to-lovers story and it was alright.
The Pig Hunt by Sandra Bard was my favorite because it's funny and had Cinderfella feel.
The Dragon of Bellerose Island by Sasha L. Miller was okay, both MCs were not cool enough for me.
The White Cat by H.R. Harrison was my second favorite because it really felt like a slashed fairy tale and enjoyable to read.
Bad Romance by Remy Jensen had interesting concept (enemies-to-lovers), but there's too much sex in it.
The Cursebreaker by Sasha L. Miller was just your run-of-the-mill story of "I act like I hate you, but I actually love you".
True Love by Diana Jean was friends-to-lovers story and it was alright.
The Pig Hunt by Sandra Bard was my favorite because it's funny and had Cinderfella feel.
The Dragon of Bellerose Island by Sasha L. Miller was okay, both MCs were not cool enough for me.
The White Cat by H.R. Harrison was my second favorite because it really felt like a slashed fairy tale and enjoyable to read.
Bad Romance by Remy Jensen had interesting concept (enemies-to-lovers), but there's too much sex in it.
The Cursebreaker by Sasha L. Miller was just your run-of-the-mill story of "I act like I hate you, but I actually love you".
October 23, 2015
Fairytales Slashed 6 was a strong collection of stories. While not all of them were to my taste, overall it was quite a good read and the quality is consistent despite the range in styles. I particularly enjoyed The White Cat and Tommelise.
December 14, 2015
Fairytales Slashed, Volume 6 by Angel Propps, Diana Jean, H.R. Harrison, Remy Jensen, Sandra Bard, Sasha L. Miller: http://reviews-and-ramblings.dreamwid... 2015 Rainbow Awards Honorable Mention (5* from at least 1 judge)
December 15, 2015
Loved the imaginative way in which the authors retold elements of traditional fairy stories. Very easy to get lost in the pages and stay up late needing to know what happened next.
January 26, 2019
This anthology of short romantic stories is not masterfully written, but the stories are unique and thoroughly enjoyable. I was amused by the new takes on old stories, and found the characters relatable. The same sex pairings are treated with respect.
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