Summer Reading List: The Grimm Chronicles Volume 1
Disclosure: I received a complimentary copy of this book for the sole purpose of this review. No other monetary compensation was provided. All opinions expressed are 100% mine.
Imagine if you will the fairy tales that you grow up are actually real? Well in The Grimm Chronicles by Ken Brosky. Before I begin my review of this book. Here is a brief summary.
200 years ago, the Brothers Grimm unleashed their stories upon the world. Literally. Now the characters of the Grimms’ stories walk among us. With every day that passes, they grow more evil. They are the Corrupted, and only a hero can stop them. For 18-year-old Alice Goodenough, that means taking precious time off from her summer vacation. In addition to volunteering at the local library, Alice must stop the Corrupted who are now actively hunting her down. With the help of her magic pen and her trusty rabbit friend, the world has suddenly gotten a lot more complex. The Corrupted are everywhere, and only Alice can see them for what they truly are. even more dangerous enemy sent to kill her. An enemy that has killed heroes before …The Grimm Chronicles is intended for Young Adults aged 13 and up. The goal is to provide Young Adult readers with a strong, charismatic young woman in the role of the hero and provide readers with a positive protagonist who uses her brain to overcome obstacles life throws in her way.
Even though the book is intended for young adults, I thoroughly enjoyed reading this novel. Yes I will admit that sometimes I did have to think about who the fairy tale character was that had become corrupted but that was part of the fun in reading this book. I fell in love with the character of Br’er Rabbit. He was such a great addition to the story. He added to the history of the story. I can so see this book becoming a movie along the lines of the remake of the Snow White and Little Red Riding Hood.
I also loved the imagery in this book. The way that magic could interplay within ordinary everyday life without people knowing what was going on around them. I also loved how Alice is thrust into the role of hero by finding the book that would change her life forever. And really is that so hard to believe. There are many times that people read a book and say that book changed my life. So it does happen just not in the magical way that it does in this book.
To find out more about this awesome book check out The Grimm Chronicles Website.
Disclosure: I received a complimentary copy of this book for the sole purpose of this review. No other monetary compensation was provided. All opinions expressed are 100% mine.
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