![]() ![]() This page-turner is full of surprises and twists and ends somewhat abruptly, so make sure to have the second book in the trilogy on hand for when you finish. ![]() ![]() The villains in this story (the Huntsman, Red Hood, Ifrit the Genie, and the Wicked Queen) could be frightening for younger or more sensitive readers, but appropriately-aged audiences will be riveted by the action and adventure this story holds. If you’re not a fan of sarcasm, you might be bothered by the leading lady, May. While the characters could use a little more development throughout the story, Jack has a refreshing realness about him due to his imperfections. Half Upon a Time is a fantasy trilogy books by American author James Riley. After all, his fathers been missing ever since that incident with the beanstalk and the giant, and his grandfather keeps pushing. When a sarcastic girl named May falls from reality into Jack’s fairy-tale world wearing a t-shirt deeming her “Punk Princess,” Jack takes a more literal approach to prove his damsel-saving abilities as he helps May on her search to find her kidnapped grandmother, Snow White. Jack, the son of the guy who went up the beanstalk, is failing at his princess rescue training. Pirates and mermaids face off in this fractured-fairy tale sequel to Half Upon a Time Jack and May are back for another adventure in the world of fairy. Seriously, who writes these things?” is a clever synopsis for this unpredictable, humorous adventure blending classic fairy tale stories. The book’s dedication to “anyone whose story didn’t go as planned. ![]()
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