Dorthea and Rexi both got on my nerves at times. But it is a real struggle to keep all of the evil characters straight as they sometimes change personalities, as well as names, and can be good as well as evil. The evil characters always keep you on your toes as to what they are really up to. The constant puns and references to popular story culture is amusing. There is a lot to like about these books. Prince Kato is perhaps my favorite character, he tries so hard to help both girls, but is also unsuccessful and often makes things worse. Both characters struggle to do what is right but often mess it up in a big way. Her sidekick Rexi Hood, narrates the second story, and as hard as she tries she can not correct Dorthea’s mistakes. The first book is narrated by Dorthea and she is the reason that everything goes horribly wrong in this fantasy world. Our main characters practically run over them at every page turn. You will recognize many characters from all different folktales, fairy tales and legends as well as references to popular stories. This series is more of a story mash up than a retell. And you know how it goes in Story: keep your friends close and your enemies closer… Confession: But Gwenevere has opened a new Academy of Villains in Camelot and danger lurks behind every plot twist. Rexi’s plan? Steal the sword Excalibur and use its magic to write her own tale. But if Rexi doesn’t figure out how to break the curse that binds them, forget being overshadowed by the spirited princess, Rexi’s going to become a Forgotten, wiped from the pages of Story and reduced to a puddle of ink. Yeah, she and Princess Dorthea of Emerald have been inseparable since they teamed up to fight the wickedest witch.
But sidekick? Accomplice? Sorry, that wasn’t in her story description.
After all, she’s the daughter of the infamous Robin Hood. The sidekicks though…they should be worried. No matter how difficult the obstacles or all-powerful the evil villain, one can rest assured that the hero of the story never dies. Trying to fix her prince problem by wishing on a (cursed) star royally backfires, leaving the kingdom in chaos and her parents stuck in some place called “Kansas.” Now it’s up to Dorthea and her pixed off prince to find the mysterious Wizard of Oz and undo the curse…before it releases the wickedest witch of all and spells The End for the world of Story. But a forced marriage to the brooding prince Kato is so not what Dorthea had in mind for her enchanted future.
Sure being the crown princess of Emerald has its perks-like Glenda Original ball gowns and Hans Christian Louboutin heels. Fairy Tale Survival Rule #32: If you find yourself at the mercy of a wicked witch, sing a romantic ballad and wait for your Prince Charming to save the day.
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