Let the fairy tale continue.....
927552
This is the second book of this series and the story picks up right after the first book ends.  In this book, we get to learn more about the characters from the book.  We also get to learn more about the Royal family and their traditions.  Chey and Sander's relationship is constantly being tested.  There are so many obstacles for them to be able to make their relationship work and at this point, Chey is not even sure it is worth all the troubles.

In this instalment, we experience heartbreak .  We feel devastated for Chey but are still hopeful that the girl will hopefully get her Prince.  The book was well written and moved at a good pace.  I can't wait to finish this series.
203762
I liked reading about the full story of the original Beauty and the Beast.  It is my favorite fairy tale.  Unfortunately the original story is too long and too verbose.  There are so many twists and turns, it is a good thing it was shortened and made better.
2482109
I enjoyed it. This isn't the best retelling I've read, and I didn't feel like the author tried to get every part of the fairy tale in, but it had one bit that was a nice surprise. Not sorry I spent the time with it at all.
If you don't care for the original tale, I don't think this will hold any interest for you though.
2625830
This is a retelling of the Cinderella story or in this case Cendrilla (Rilla). There are many references to other fairy tales also. We meet Jack from Jack and the Beanstalk, Puss- Puss in Boots, Catherine the Millers Daughter all with a twist from the traditional fairy tale.  That is what makes this story so interesting. You are not sure who Rilla is going to meet on her travels.  Yes her stepmother and stepsisters are there too.  Yes Rilla is a servant in her own home in the beginning of the book.  That is where the similarity ends. Rilla is not a week Character that needs someone to take care of her.  Instead she is the one taking care of others.  I like the growth Rilla goes through on her journey and the discoveries she makes about herself. She is only 16 and has plenty more growing up to do. I can't wait to see what further adventures she has.

The other characters that Rilla encounters are colorful and I am certainly interested in the back story of some of them. I hope this comes out in the series as it progresses.  Some characters you can't help but love and others you strongly dislike.  The author does a great job in describing this world so you feel like you are fully immersed in it and on the journey with Rilla and Jack. Definitely recommended!
906607
This is a nice variation on the famous story, with enough new elements to keep it interesting and surprising. A fairytale for grownups, tastefully done, but with lots of heat too.
3810475
Great addition to the series. Ms. Meyer continues to update fairytales with humor and complex characters. People who read Kim Harrison, Charlaine Harris might also enjoy this series.
2921111
So OMG, this book was just as good if not better than the first, and i hope i can read more of Bianca's adventures. I find that I'm more interested in reading the original Snow White and Rose Red. This book keeps you guessing and manages to tie in more fairytales, some I've never even heard of, which had me flipping through my kindle pages as fast as i could. I hope to see more from Bianca soon.
2101682
We met Georgette and Hugo in the previous book. Now, Georgette decides to take her destiny into her own hands and seek for the same treasure that her brother is seeking. Georgette decides to dress as a boy and head to the area where her brother is looking. Hugo is a friend to Benedict and when he spies Georgette dressed as a boy, he takes her in hand. She doesn't want help from anyone. She will soon be 21 and wants to make her own way. Along the way, Hugo and Georgette discover so many things about each other and themselves. They are an unlikely pairing. She is a shop owner's daughter and he is the younger son of a duke. I like that they are not "equal" socially. It makes the story more interesting. Neither of them care what society thinks, but can a girl who likes fairy tales love a man who likes to plan everything?
3332809
I love continuing stories.  The only suggestion I might have is that the series are available in volumes.  I also find that some books do not have audio available which I love.
1398263
While I will admit that I enjoyed the story I have to say that the characters are a little extreme for me to really like. This story was truly a fairy tale.
2287658
The story continues. Mina,the smart, quiet heroine, has to stay out of the clutches of the corrupt and powerful mr. Bingh and his evil staff. They even have a young man altered in such a way that he would be her ultimate, made to measure, lover and of course in the end destroy her (by leaving her?). The young man who is sick of what has been done to him, has been used before succesfully on many occasions. Mr. Bingh has almost complete control over him.

Mina goes on helping the Denshu and they are under attack by the Parogae.

The story is again very well constructed. All the main characters are life like and interesting. The tension in the story is continually very high. There are no "relaxed episodes".

The cover of the book has a fairy tale like feel to it, the story is anything but a fairy tale.

Will buy the next book today.
73794
Great continuation of the story. Nice interaction in the characters, moving toward the younger generation is nice. Alot still to go with the next one.
3352244
It is amazing where this group of stories has taken us so far. Now where do we go from here? This cannot be the end of the story. Where do we go from here? There just has to be much more we have not seem yet.. I do hope I can wait till the next book comes out. Just so other do know the facts. I have read and reread all of these books at least three or four times. Funny thing is I get more out of them each time I reread them. Dray
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(Source: I received a digital copy of this book for free on a read-to-review basis. Thanks to J. L. Bryan.)
This is the second book in the `songs of magic' series, and kicks off where the first book left off.
Assorted Zebras have played their first real concert, and defeated a unicorn/ dragon. Now they're on to a bigger challenge - finding an agent and signing a record deal.
The fairies haven't stopped trying to get the magical instruments back though, and now several different groups are trying to track down the Assorted Zebra's, all with their own plans for getting the stolen instruments back - the queens guard, the guardian's of the gates to fairy land, and the musicians themselves who find themselves in hot water since the loss of their instruments.

What will the world of rock and roll have in store for the Assorted Zebra's though? What price will fame come at? And how long can they continue to hold onto their stolen instruments for?

This was an interesting second book and continues the story nicely from the first (Fairy Metal Blues). We get to learn a bit more about the band members, and what is going on in the fairy realm. Once again there's a battle to be fought against the fairies, and there's obviously more in store for the Assorted Zebra's. I look forward to finding out what will happen in the next book Fairystruck.
6.5 out of 10.
3907361
A fairy tale retelling with diverse heroines and great clothes. What more could you want?
2797561
Finished this 2nd book of the series in a day, just like the first. Again, I have to say that the characters are real. They have real emotions and feelings. Nothing in life is perfect. If you want a princess, read a fairy tale. The connection between the main characters is well developed, but they have their separate lives. I am DYING for the next book.
4949133
A GORGEOUS addition to my fairy tale collection... if you like the story and the theme of children's storeis, BUY IT!!!!!!!!!!