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The Sisters Grimm #7

The Everafter War

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The Grimm family is caught in the midst of a war in the seventh installment of the beloved New York Times bestselling Sisters Grimm series

After two years trapped in enchanted sleep, Daphne and Sabrina’s parents are finally free. Unfortunately, they’ve awoken to chaos in Ferryport Landing. Prince Charming and his band of rebels are in hiding, plotting war against the Master and his henchmen. At first, Sabrina is thrilled to have her family back. But after calling the shots for so long, she has forgotten how different—and challenging—life with parents can be. Meanwhile, the Master has dark plans for the Grimms. The family will finally come face-to-face with their tormentor and a betrayal so deep that it will change their world forever!

306 pages, Hardcover

First published April 27, 2009

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Michael Buckley

87 books1,933 followers
New York Times bestselling author Michael Buckley was born in Akron, Ohio. He tried his hand as a stand-up comic and lead singer for a punk rock back before attending Ohio University. After graduating with honors he moved to New York City to be an intern on the Late Show with David Letterman which led to stints developing programming for Discovery Networks, MTV, MTV Animation and Klasky Csupo (producers of Nickelodeon’s Rugrats). Today he lives in Brooklyn, New York with his wife, Alison, and their son Finn.

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Profile Image for Caroline.
8 reviews
May 7, 2009
best.book.ever.i couldnt put it down. i got it sunday the 3rd of may at like 11:30am-12:00pm and didnt stop reading till like monday the 4th at like 4:45pm. i could not stop reading it. best book everrrrr. i really hope the sequel(s?) come out soon. this is like one of my fave book series of all time (as well as twilight and harry potter <3 ). anywho, best book ever. i was reading it and i couldnt put it down and my friend olivia was all "hey whats that book?" and im all "its the sisters grimm go read it NOWWW!" and she got the 1st book and finished it like 20 hours later and shes hooked too and im loaning her all the books. if you havent read it your life is pathetic. go. read. NOW!

the ending was amazing. i like flipped out when puck saved sabrina and he like started crying cuz he almost killed her and then he goes "theres a lot of things i do to keep you safe ugly". sooo cuteee! i love this book! i totally was thinking the whole time "the master is either mirror or pinnochio" and i was right! i love this book sooooooooo much its my new fave. :-)
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Profile Image for Lia.
118 reviews
July 3, 2023
This was an amazing book I could not put down, literally, I read this book in one sitting. It had everything I wanted in it and all the characters I love!
Throughout the book, it seems the end is near. The wars are on and everafters are going to the scarlet hand. But, who is the Master and why is he doing this? Will Sabrina and Daphane's parents wake? In this book that and more is revealed! It is definently worth reading.
Profile Image for Justyn Rampa.
659 reviews25 followers
June 19, 2011
Overall, I really really loved this book.

It had danger, consequences, huge reveals, and character development.

I needed to know what was going to happen and I was satisfied with the results although I saw most of them coming but not overtly obvious. There was one major plot point that I completely missed and was shocked to discover. Things just got real, y'all.

There was one scene in the book which threatened to knock at least a half star off but enough space came between that section and the end of the book (which was superb) that I am willing to overlook. Besides, I'm pretty sure Michael Buckley perhaps wrote that section to make his son Finn laugh and I can't deny him that.

As this book deals with the Everafter War, I was curious how two more books were going to occur after as the series is nine books total. Well, question answered and approved.

This whole series makes me want to re-read all of Fables and actually review them on Goodreads as opposed to the generic ratings I gave them. This is also an excuse for me to buy used copies of all of them:-)

Maybe.

I have only one book left in the published series with no release date for the ninth book although the interwebs tell me that it will be released this year. Due to the size of the books, I don't believe this series will surpass Harry Potter. Due to the volume of pages we spent with Harry and Co., that series will also feel much more personal, involved, grander to me. However, I still feel as though this series is the closest any book as come to making me feel like I did while reading Harry Potter.
Profile Image for Kimberley.
22 reviews14 followers
January 11, 2015
I’ll be the first to admit that I thoroughly enjoy reading books that are, apparently, meant for children. This series, recommended to me by a friend, is no exception. However, while the series is undoubtedly tailored to a younger audience, it would also be a mistake for an older reader to discard it.

The series is, for one, a lot scarier than any other children’s book I’ve read. And there are other themes that are more mature and complex than one would really expect from a children’s book. It’s something I’ve always appreciated about the books, but I liked how that continued in this one.

All the conflicts of the previous books finally hit their climax with this instalment of the series. The most significant change is that Sabrina and Daphne’s parents have finally been awakened and while battle looms, the girls’ father is anxious to get them as far away from Ferryport Landing as possible. The girls both respond differently – Daphne is, as always, eager to help the Everafters. Sabrina, however, is happy to finally be leaving. That she eventually changes her mind marks just how much Sabrina has developed as a character. Sabrina, throughout the entire series, has been a bit of a brat. I feel like this, above all, is the book when she finally peaks as a character. She becomes more than a brat – she becomes a real heroine and a protagonist that all can really root for.

The Everafter War ended up being exactly what I wanted from this book. Sabrina’s development was excellent and I especially enjoyed the ever-growing relationship between her and Puck. The already revealed future marriage between the two is an ending that pleased me greatly, but it was obvious that the two future versions of Sabrina and Puck were miles away from the Sabrina and Puck we’ve meet in the series. Although the two have had a fair number of flirtations and happily protect each other, it was in The Everafter War that the two as a future couple actually made good sense.

I liked how Henry and Veronica didn’t seamlessly slip into the current situation. They argued. Henry wanted to leave. They found it difficult to get along with their kids, who have both become very different people. They’re older and know more than they did then. That the two of them had to work to fit into the story appealed to me. Anything else would’ve felt wrong – too perfect for a world of distorted fairy tales.

I loved this book for how wonderfully it continued and developed the series. And while this review is for this book specifically, it would be wrong for me to not talk about how much I adore the series as a whole (and how much I’m longing to get my hands on the next two books!). The concept itself – rewritten fairy tales – is one that has been done time and time again. Despite this, I truly believe that this series is a unique take on fairy tales and I wholeheartedly recommend the series to readers of all ages.
Profile Image for Corey Shannon.
154 reviews9 followers
February 29, 2024
Run & Read #7 🤯

10 year old Corey was warning me from inside the entire time reading this one to prepare my heart. And my heart was not prepared.

My thoughts of who the Master of the Scarlet Hand proved to be correct, and I could feel the betrayal I felt as a child all over again. Honestly a GREAT twist by Buckley, and it clearly was his vision from book 1 to have this moment happen and absolutely shock readers. Yes there were some inklings here and there that one could use to predict who it was, but I was shocked all over again as an adult.

Additionally, it seems like there was some more character development for Sabrina this go round. Girl is still stubborn and brash, but she is starting to pick up more on how to mend her relationship with Daphne and lean into their families history.

All I know is I will be sprinting while reading the next two books. My blood pressure will not fall until I finish these stories haha.
Profile Image for Cassandra Hamm.
Author 26 books75 followers
April 28, 2024
4.5 stars rounded up.

I generally very much enjoyed this one. It’s pretty dark (it does focus around a war) and I wanted to smack Sabrina and Daphne’s dad several times, but it was a great continuation of the story. When I was a kid, I always thought the Master reveal didn’t make any sense, that he hadn’t shown any signs of it before, but now I understand it more.

I’m still very upset about the death. Why can’t Michael Buckley let them have a bit of happiness??? *sobbing* I don’t want to say anything more because spoilers but that was something I remembered from when I was a kid and it always made me upset. I was reading the past few books just WAITING for it because I forgot where and how it happened.

Also… the marionettes. I would have nightmares.
Profile Image for Nyssa.
907 reviews73 followers
November 26, 2023
Well... That was much darker than I was expecting!

The Family Grimm experience deception, destruction, and death as they attempt to help a ragtag team of Ever Afters defeat the Scarlet Hand, only to be faced with one of the biggest betrayals imaginable.

And without saying a word to their grown-ups, the Sisters Grimm (and Puck) rush ahead to save everything that matters by themselves.

Side Note: We also learned where Sabrina got her obstinate attitude.
Profile Image for Lauren.
1,447 reviews83 followers
February 20, 2014
Is this series over yet? What? There are still TWO MORE BOOKS after this one?

I am so over this series. It’s just … this series is the equivalent of silly putty that somehow keeps stretching. It’s not even pretending to be a mystery series anymore, and it’s been a long time since I’ve read a series where I felt that even the author was over his creation (prior to this one, the last one was Sherlock Holmes shortly before ACD killed off the famous detective).

While I liked The Everafter War more than Tales from the Hood, it’s still just lots of action scenes and cliffhangers. The Sisters Grimm has become the children’s book equivalent of a summer blockbuster: minimal plot, minimal character development, lots of explosions and running around, and a few hackneyed ‘emotional’ scenes thrown in to pretend like the story has depth. A handful of interesting twists in The Everafter War are not enough to outweigh all of the weird stuff that happens.

Also, and this is totally me being a boring old adult, but the gross-out humor isn’t funny. It’s old and tired at this point and some of it verges on cruel.

I think I’m still suffering from bibliophilic shock that a series that started off so charming and creative could sink to such mediocre depths. Michael Buckley, you are capable of writing a much better story than this. I don’t have high hopes for the last two books in the series, but I will, for some reason, finish reading this series because I feel committed. Or I should be committed. Take your pick. Not recommended.
Profile Image for Sarah Stevens.
416 reviews14 followers
December 19, 2009
I'm pretty much only still reading this series out of sheer perseverance to complete the storyline and find out what happens to everyone. I need my 'happily ever after'. However, Buckley is just stretching it out for all it's worth, probably literally.

Pros: Sabrina finally gets some character development. All she has been up until now is an angry pre-teen. There haven't been any moments of true understanding or growth; little flickers, maybe, that quickly get extinguished by returning to her typical angst. Which doesn't have a whole lot of depth. But in this book, you get the sense that she has potential for actually learning from all of her experiences and cultivating her relationships. And plot-wise, you finally get confirmation on who the Master is and resolution on the girls' parents. Only took seven books ...

Cons: The series keeps going. The pace of action is difficult to sustain without compelling characters, which are in short supply. Needless details are included (taking a single vial of someone's blood takes up almost an entire page) in an apparent attempt to fill space. World-building is sloppy (Charming's camp is where? Ferryport Landing is how big?), and editing was not done well (e.g. - the Master picks up a baby he is already holding).

All in all, I do not recommend anyone start this series if you have any intention of finishing it, because it really isn't worth the journey.
Profile Image for Lauren.
192 reviews13 followers
April 24, 2009
It's no secret that I have been a huge fan of this series ever since it came out a couple of years ago, but I must say that this new one is my favorite (except maybe for the first one). There is so much action. Plus, a few good surprises to keep you on your toes. And you will never believe who The Master is. If you like fairy tales, you MUST check out this series.
Profile Image for Kimmy.
334 reviews8 followers
September 24, 2025
Michael Buckley cranked this one up to an ELEVEN!!
Profile Image for Tisha (IG: Bluestocking629).
925 reviews40 followers
May 27, 2023
Another gem. Loved it as much as the previous six.

The book is full of who-done-its, sad moments and plot twists. Yes. All plural.

So well written.

The ending almost had be getting out of bed to grab book number eight. But I had a cat on me. I know. But fabulous ending/preview of things to come!
Profile Image for Jude: The Epic Reader.
794 reviews82 followers
August 9, 2023
Not big on 'battle-camp' stories but I'm glad the big reveal happened. Though I remembered who The Master was, how could I forget?, it was still fun to relive the moment. Though I do not remember the next two books at all, not confident that I had even read them, and that make it all the more exciting.
Profile Image for Caroline Brown.
378 reviews13 followers
October 20, 2023
approx 15 years since reading the big twist and i'm still shook. these books slap
Profile Image for Cara.
152 reviews
September 4, 2025
REREAD
And what if I said I kinda miss when Canis was half wolf, WHAT THEN HUH
Profile Image for Lynn.
238 reviews
November 23, 2024
My kids and I are probably a little demented but we LOVE this series and laugh at all the awkward moments between Puck and Sabrina for they are just so much fun. So often my kids and I listen to books that are so serious and young adult, but a little more complex or mature. This is just great for the story is complex yet the humor is appropriate (and even a little immature -- pegausus fed chili dogs and prune juice for a week!) It is a continuation of the Master VS the Grimm Family and in this story the identity of the Master is finally revealed. In the typical Buckley ending you get to the end asking wait is the next book out? I do indeed dislike cliff hangers when you have to wait 6 months for the next story ... thankfully, "The Inside Story" is already out...

I recommend this book to any and all kids or those wishing for the fun of youth -- it is a great series and will make you want to pull out the old fairy tales just to bone up on the stories too see what you missed the first time!
Profile Image for Angypants.
162 reviews9 followers
April 30, 2010
An open rant:

I could get really detailed in my review, talking about the prose, strengths of writing or not, and the handling or failing to handle subtle plot points.

But why? Just because I think these books are great does not make them so, but to detail everything that is wrong with them would not help anyone's experience. In my opinion, at least.

It's not the best one out of the series, yet, but I'm not giving up hope. Have you ever read something that just takes you to another world? Where you can't stop thinking about what's going to happen? I love Ferryport Landing. I think we, as fans, need to suck it up a bit and give Michael Buckley credit. If I disagree with one detail, it's not really my place to rant. Unless it's a total writing fail, I give the creator room to grow. I want to know what happens, in the end.

Don't you?

Rant over. :)
Profile Image for Makenna Hix.
201 reviews6 followers
February 8, 2024
This book was definitely different from the others. Instead of a small mystery taking the focus of the book with the overall question of who is the master of the Scarlet Hand, Ferryport Landing is at war. We are thrown into the action and mayhem.

I liked the little break from the usual fairytale detectives. The twist in this book is also done really well. Through my reread I’ve been able to pick up on the clues a lot more.

I think the only thing that’s missing is more Puck. He was more active in this one than the last, but I just enjoy reading his parts. I like his mischief and humor.

I will say, there is a giant plot hole I noticed in this book. Since it’s been 10+ years since I last read the series I’m not sure if the author addresses it, but I hope he does.
Profile Image for Cynthia Egbert.
2,676 reviews39 followers
January 16, 2018
I believe that this series has already been completed and I am grateful that I can just read through them and not be stuck on one of the cliffhangers that Buckley uses. I rather think that I am done with reading series and this may be my swan song, but I am now invested and I will finish. This chapter in the saga did move to a darker place and that is necessary but also sad. You really cannot have a war with out some casualties and usually some betrayal, especially in fairy tales. Now, I will move forward because the reason one reads fairy tales is that hope for a happily ever after...
Profile Image for Lacey Randall.
257 reviews
June 22, 2024
Holy Buckets do we love this series as a family! It was such a great road trip book series for the whole family! We still have book 8 to listen to and then we will be waiting for the release of book 9, but it leaves just enough mystery and intrigue to spark such fun family conversations in trying to guess who the leader of the Red hand is and what will happen next. Highly recommend as a read aloud series or for an audiobook to listen to while traveling. Great for both boys and girls! Boys will LOVE Puck 😂.
19 reviews1 follower
May 10, 2019
This Fantasy was amazing. There were Fairytales in it such as Pinocchio Prince Charming, Goldy Locks, Red Ridinghood, and much more. This fantasy was awoken from an enchanted sleep that Henery and Veronica were awoken by their daughters Sabrina and Daphne. But so long after Daphne wanted to live alone she didn't like it that her parents bossed her around. Daphne grew at first she was scared but with dedication, she conquered doing many things. When the war came up it was super intense I loved the writing in the whole story. But it left me at a cliffhanger sometimes, or sometimes I just didn't understand what was going on.
69 reviews
June 19, 2020
I think this book is great if you don't have nighmares from reading a bit of a killing part. It also shows love and family issues. I read this book and now I understand why my mom is so scared of me when I do silly things.
Profile Image for Mackenzie Edwards.
82 reviews
January 14, 2023
This is definitely one of my favorite books of the Sisters Grimm series. It’s exciting and there is a lot of good character development. There are so many unexpected plot twists. It’s honestly hard to put down!
89 reviews
December 1, 2025
The parents waking up!! Finding out who the Master is!! A character death that I totally forgot about and honestly was pretty upset about?! Super intense book and I was thrilled to find my physical paperback copy from when the book was released (but my new mission is to collect all the original hardcover copies of the books because I absolutely adore them)
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363 reviews32 followers
October 27, 2017
this book was OMG so awsome. u find out who leader of the scarlet hand is. IT IS UNPREDICTABLE
32 reviews2 followers
March 27, 2018
I like the ever after war a sisters Grimm book because it has a bunch of genres. Sabrina and Daphne are exited when their parents finally awake from the sleeping spell they have been put under. Unfortunately they awake to war with the red hand a organization that want fairytale everafters to rule and their dad wants to leave, but decides to stay. They charge an attack one after another,but they seem to know every time this leads to the suspicion with the other sabotages they think they have a spy. While hunting them down they find out that their mom was going to have a baby,but the red hand stole it when they where a sleep. Which leads them to a room with their baby sister or brother inside along with the master of the red hand.
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