Joanna Karaplis

Fractured features three short stories, each a retelling of a famous fairy tale. Here’s my opinion on each of the stories:

Snow White and the Seven Dorks: This story reminded me a bit of Sydney White, that movie starring Amanda Bynes, but it has an interesting twist involving roofies. I enjoyed this story, but I felt it was a tad predictable (the ending was super sweet, though!).

Cyberella: I really liked how this story was told via text messages and blog posts. Super fun! The ending was kind of cheesy, but I still really enjoyed it. I liked this story the best.

Swan Song: I found this story a bit difficult to relate to, since the main character was so obsessed with getting a nose job (something I’d never be interested in, let alone able to get on a whim). However, the parallels to the fairy tale (The Little Mermaid) are hidden best in this story, which I liked. Plus, the ending blew me away! Total shocker!

Fractured is a super-quick read at just under 130 pages, and the stories kept me hooked enough to read it all in one sitting. The stories aren’t particularly deep (except for Swan Song), but they are certainly a ton of fun. If you’re into retellings, definitely give Fractured a read.… (mehr)