Early Review–Sleeping Beauty: Vampire Slayer

Book Description

 

In this thrilling story full of adventure and romance, Sleeping Beauty is more than just a lonely princess waiting for her prince—she’s a brave, tenacious girl who never backs down from a challenge. With vampire-slaying talents that she practices in secret, Sleeping Beauty puts her courage to the test in the dark of night, fighting evil as she searches for a way to break the spell that has cut her off from her family. In a special twist, readers have the opportunity to make key decisions for Sleeping Beauty and decide where she goes next—but no matter the choice; the result is a story unlike any fairy tale you’ve ever read!

Sleeping Beauty: Vampire Slayer is an entirely new type of fairy tale–one that will keep today’s kids guessing and offer them hours of magical fun.

Book Review

 

If you are looking for another copy of that old Sleeping Beauty story that you grew up with, then this isn’t it.  This book is so much more.  I guess you could call it Sleeping Beauty with a twist.

First off, this book is written as a choose your own adventure story.  I used to love reading them back in the day.  So of course, when I heard that this was one of those, I just had to read it.

Secondly, who doesn’t love a good vampire story.  Imagine that Sleeping Beauty doesn’t sleep constantly until the handsome prince comes to kiss her.  Instead, as her kingdom sleeps, she awakens every night to slay the undead menace that has befallen her domain.

I love that we finally have a fairy tale in which the main female is not some damsel in distress awaiting a knight in shining armor to rescue her.  This Sleeping Beauty kicks ass and takes names later.  She has no qualms about taking out the vampires who want to snack on the people in her kingdom.

This is a quick fun read that can be enjoyed many times. 

Sleeping Beauty: Vampire Slayer (Twisted Tales) (9781607102564): Maureen McGowan: Books ISBN: 1607102560 ISBN-13: 9781607102564

In conjunction with the Wakela’s World Disclosure Statement, I received a product in order to enable my review. No other compensation has been received. My statements are an honest account of my experience with the brand. The opinions stated here are mine alone.

Early Review–Cinderella: Ninja Warrior

Book Description

 

In this fast-paced story full of adventure and romance, Cinderella is more than just a servant girl waiting for her prince—she’s a tough, fearless girl who is capable of taking charge of a dangerous situation. Seeking to escape the clutches of her evil stepmother, Cinderella perfects her ninja skills and magic talents in secret, waiting for the day when she can break free and live happily ever after. In a special twist, readers have the opportunity to make key decisions for Cinderella and decide where she goes next—but no matter the choice; the result is a story unlike any fairy tale you’ve ever read!

Book Review

 

So this brought me way back to the 80s.  I used to love those Choose Your Own Adventure stories back then.  This one was no different. 

One thing I really loved was the fact that Cinderella was no longer a wimpy girl who was just sitting around waiting for her prince to come.  Instead, she finds strength within herself. 

I love the twist that is thrown on the old story that we all grew up with.  This is one of those stories that can be read several times so you can see all the different plot twists that each choice gives you.

Cinderella: Ninja Warrior (Twisted Tales) (9781607102557): Maureen McGowan: Books ISBN: 1607102552 ISBN-13: 9781607102557

In conjunction with the Wakela’s World Disclosure Statement, I received a product in order to enable my review. No other compensation has been received. My statements are an honest account of my experience with the brand. The opinions stated here are mine alone.