The anthology starts with a weak story, which raised concerns about the rest of the book. Despite this, there are some standout entries that make the collection worthwhile.
This reviewer was disappointed by the first story in the anthology, which they found to be poorly executed. This initial letdown made them skeptical about the rest of the book. However, they did find several standout stories that redeemed the collection, making it a mixed but overall enjoyable read. The variety of retellings ensures that there are gems to be found, even if not every story resonates equally.
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The first story, 'Ruby Slippers' was just terrible, and it made me very suspicious of the rest of the book.
Why would you lead with your weakest story?
Solid anthology, with the usual mix of stand-outs and not-so-great entries.