The Golden Braid

A beautifully spun retelling of the age-old fairy tale we all know well...

Rapunzel.

It's all here... the tower. The mother. The begrudging hero. Missing pieces and identities.

And, of course, the long-haired blonde. 

This story is woven together like the most intricate braid, with so many threads all crossed over and under and finally

-in a satisfying and heartwarming climax-

pulled taught to complete a glorious masterpiece of creativity and beauty.

A tale of trust, betrayal, treachery, searching, true love, 

and- above all- hope.

There were moments during this story that I was on the edge of my seat, other times I had that sappy "this-is-so-adorably-sweet" look on my face, and once when there were actually tears on my face! 

Full of life, lessons, suspense, and pure magic, this is a sweet story that conveys the importance of entrusting your heart to the One who created it, and embracing His path for your life.

Out of the Ordinary

 

So, embarrassing story. I marked this book as read and stated that a review was coming soon, and then set about scribbling all my review notes down so I wouldn't forget anything, and what did I forget? To actually post it. *eye-roll*
I remember well, however, that I thoroughly enjoyed this book, as I still think of scenes and lines from it since I finished it at the beginning of this year, and I'm expectantly awaiting the release of the next!
As always, Jen Turano presents us with a dazzling cast of characters living in a delightful setting in this heartwarming and hilarious story that will keep you smiling from start to finish (and after).
We met Gertrude and Harrison "Behind the Scenes", where they won our hearts, and they are no less adorable at center stage. Their shenanigans and capers are surely out of the ordinary! (See what I did there?) From one scrape to another, these two will keep you on your toes and lead you on a dance through the sparkling lights of their society...and not-so-glittering backstories.
Lies from the past and the truth of the present are revealed, inspiring hope for the future of our quirky and lovable duo.