Tales from the Hinterland

"3.5 star<br/><br/>The cover and inside pages are gorgeous. I don't know why but I wasn't expecting that. As soon as I opened it I felt a chilled giddiness. The illustrations and choice of color made this look like a instant classic. Also the stories were each sinister with rich atmosphere but they started to become a bit repetitive. All young girls with horrible suitors.<br/><br/>That being said I'm still torn with my thoughts here. On one hand when I was reading The Hazel Wood I daydreamed of what Alice's story would be. That's a special thing for a reader, when a author is just vague enough that the reader can turn the story into something unique for themselves. Oftentimes not getting what you want makes it more thrilling. On the other hand it was exciting to have a book right out of a fairytale like I reached in and plucked it out of The Hazel Wood itself.<br/><br/>Honestly wish I waited till October to read because this was giving me the chills and of course I read it before bedtime so that didn't help. At one point I felt like I had to be careful with the pages least they cut me and I became stuck within. The tales gave a twisted Alice in Wonderland or Big Fish vibe throughout. Though some were really great others were a but boring or didn't end so well. I think maybe I was expecting too much and while I enjoyed it I think it would have been better left wondering.<br/><br/>Some of my favorites were [The Door That Wasn't There]. I recall this being mentioned in The Hazel Wood. I very much enjoyed it very chilling and clever. [The Clockwork Bride] A creepy fantastical bedtime story to make sure your child never sleeps in peace again. [Jenny And The Night Woman] Eek definitely shouldn't have read this one before bedtime. [The Skinned Maiden] Started off really well and ended just ok. Though it had the most interesting plot and illustration. [Ilsa Waits] I liked this one very much. Ilsa waiting for death with a nice twist. [The Sea Cellar] Again ending was ok. If it would have been explained a little better or the story flushed out it could have really been something. [The Mother And The Dagger] I enjoyed how this one talked to you. Luring you from the safety of home. Probably my favorite of all just because it unsettled me as it walked you thru the woods."

"I read this after both books just so I could continue the series. I read one a night so it would last longer. Loved it!! "

"Don't read before sleeping if you have a vivid imagination. Some of the stories just down right creep me out."

"I adore this story book! Love the art and spookiness of the tales that were infamous in her original series. Makes the audience feel apart of the story!"

"Don't read before sleeping if you have a vivid imagination. Some of the stories just down right creep me out."

"Spooky dark fairy tales in the best way."