5
magical stars!
With
‘The Tower Must Fall,’ author S.E. Bennett has brilliantly blended re-tellings
of several fairy tales with a semi-coming of age story centered around main
character, Marek. The tale is told from
alternating points of view of both Marek and leading lady Enyo, and follows
their journey through several of the former-fairy-tale kingdoms, as they run
from king’s guards, join other Cryptids - magic wielding non-mortals - such as
themselves, and join bloody battles.
Though
the plot and history is heavily influenced and interwoven with fairy tales,
this tale contains heavy violence at times.
This is not a simple retelling of charming princes against wicked
witches.
This
is a very well-written spin on traditional fairy tales and magic, incorporating
adult themes of prejudice, and diversity.
There is an entire race of people, Cryptids, who want a safe place to
raise children, where magic use is acceptable instead of a crime punishable by
death.
‘The
Tower Must Fall’ is an enchanting must-read for all mature YA readers and
sci-fi and fairy tale fans.
Currently
available as part of the Kindle Unlimited program.
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