I received this
book with a request for an unbiased and honest review. NOTE: This
author received an IndieBRAG Medallion for this book.
Everyone loves fairy tales, especially when they are caught in
a situation that keeps them from experiencing life on their terms.
“Fairy tales had taunted my imagination throughout my
childhood. They made me believe anything
was possible, from talking animals to granted wishes to flying carpets and
candy homes. But as I aged, those adults
who had seduced my imagination with these tales ripped them away.”
Such was the life of Miriam, the wife of Sam and mother of
none. Miriam led a quiet, unassuming
life being ruled by her husband, Sam and the demeaning voice of her long gone
mother which kept her in line. Of course
her in-laws weren’t much better and for fifteen years, Miriam was a dutiful
wife … then came the Chickadee, spiders and moths … then Orin and Delano. Then the truth!
Miriam is thrust into a world that she had only known as fairy tales
and her decisions turn deadly. Will she
survive? Who can she trust? Who is good
and who is evil? Sometimes, the light
and the darkness are not what they seem …
R.D. Vallier tells a wonderful story that takes several
twists and turns while keeping the readers on the edge of their chairs. Well written, the story line flowed smoothly
as the plot moved forward. Character development
was strong and clear. R.D. clearly
created characters and a plot that readers connected with from beginning to
end.
R.D.’s descriptions and dialogs were fantastic with clear
imagery. She touches something inside
each of us who believes in fairytales – fairies, gnomes, giants, talking
creatures and more. This is a fun book
that will keep you reading from beginning to end and wanting to learn about
Miriam’s next adventure!
R.D. is an accomplished writer; a wordsmith of fantasy that
captivates her readers completely. This
is a wonderful book! WordsAPlenty gives
this delightful book and author a five-star rating for its engaging style and
creativity for bringing fairy tales to life in an enjoyable and exciting manner.
