5. “Beyond The Woods : Fairy Tales Retold” edited by Paula Guran.
Once upon a time, the stories that came to be known as ‘fairy tales’ were cultivated to entertain adults more than children; it was only later that they were tamed and pruned into less thorny versions intended for youngsters. This new anthology compiles some of the best modern fairy-tale retellings and reinventions.
Review : ⭐️⭐️💫. I kept a running star rating on each short story within this collection, and - despite a few good ones - I ended up with an average of 2.5 stars. Disappointing, as there are some great authors collected here - Neil Gaiman, Catherynne Valente, Charles de Lint. Overall, this didn’t do anything to change my meh general attitude towards short stories. #beyondthewoods #fairytalesretold #paulaguran #fairytale #retellings #bookstagram #books #fiction #bookreview #nightshadebooks
