A gorgeously illustrated collection of twelve "lush and deliciously sinister fairy tales" (Kelly Link) by the New York Times bestselling author of The Hazel Wood and The Night Country!
Before The Hazel Wood, there was Althea Proserpine's Tales from the Hinterland...
Journey into the Hinterland, a brutal and beautiful world where a young woman spends a night with Death, brides are wed to a mysterious house in the trees, and an enchantress is killed twice—and still lives.
Perfect for new readers and dedicated fans alike, Melissa Albert's Tales from the Hinterland features full-page illustrations by Jim Tierney, foil stamping, two-color interior printing, and printed endpapers.
My Review:
I loved reading this book! This is the book that Althea wrote, the one with Alice's story, as well as the others in the Hinterland. It was such a great collection of dark tales, and I enjoyed spending this time in the world!
If this was a in real life anthology, the theme would be girls who are oppressed, mainly by guys, and the weird ways their lives go as they try for better lives, to mixed to negative results. But it's a collection of tales from this world, and that's just what this world is like.
Some of these tales of, we were told, at least the gist of, like Alice's story, and Sophia. But others were completely new. I couldn't wait to see what different stories took up the Storyteller's head! Especially knowing her past!
I do think that Alice's story was my favourite, just knowing who she was outside of her story. But seeing more of this world with these different characters was really great as well! It's grim and it's bloody, and it's so interesting to read about!
Loved reading this book, and I can't wait to read more by Melissa Albert!
Author: Melissa Albert
Series: The Hazel Wood #2.5
Read: August 31st, 2021
Source: NetGalley
Reason Why: Really enjoyed the series, and it's a Prequel & Sequel Challenge 2021 Book!
Publisher: Flatiron Books
Published: January 12th 2021
Author: Melissa Albert
Series: The Hazel Wood #2.5
Read: August 31st, 2021
Source: NetGalley
Reason Why: Really enjoyed the series, and it's a Prequel & Sequel Challenge 2021 Book!
Publisher: Flatiron Books
Published: January 12th 2021
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