This is, quite simply, a very sweet fairy tale style story that has a solid story line with hidden identities, life lessons, and facets that do not get fully explored (such as the main character’s parentage) through out and a magic driven happily ever after. All in all it is a fable style story that is meant to stand on its own.
There are criticisms that could be given if it were to be put into more complex categories or compared to deeper series like The Cruel Prince but I don’t think that they are relevant. I think it would be more appropriate to call it a fairy tale with a HEA and stop at that.
It was a great read and I would highly recommend it!
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Dark fantasy reminiscent of classic fairy tales
“You trekked among the beasts and briars, and the deep heart led you all the way to Voryn”Among the Beasts and Briars was a fun, quick read. Overall, the story is reminiscent of a cross between the Disney version of the tale of Beauty and the Beast and Grimm’s Fairy Tales.The story follows Cerys, the kind-hearted daughter of the royal gardener and Fox, who was changed into a human by the magic in Cerys’ blood. Everything seems happy and bright at the beginning of the book, but things take a much darker turn when the coronation of Cerys’ best friend Princess Arwen goes horribly wrong. Together, Cerys and Fox have to venture into the woods and attempt to find a cure for the “wood curse” that has taken over the kingdom. I really loved the ending of the story, and how an opening was left for future installments (even though this was designed as a stand-alone novel).The animals are definitely my favorite characters in this novel. From the witty and complex Fox to the bear sidekick, they really gave the story more depth. I liked seeing how Fox struggled to balance the animal instincts with his new human feelings. One of my favorite novels of the year! I hope that Poston continues this story in future books. Any readers who are looking for a fun, whimsical read reminiscent of classic fairy tales will not be disappointed after reading this book.As a side note unrelated to the contents of the book, I thought the art that accompanied pre-orders and library requests was absolutely stunning. Definitely one of my favorite art prints that I’ve gotten with a book. Check out the picture attached to this review! I can’t take any credit for the photo, I took it from the author’s Instagram (it was better quality than the one I took) and I am not the artist.
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