Jackson Pearce has done it again. I loved her book "The Sisters Red" which was a retelling of Little Red Riding Hood and I really enjoyed "Sweetly" which is Pearce's take on the Hansel and Gretal story. Pearce, however, makes this story her own. Gretchen is the main character and she lost her twin to a witch in the woods when she was little. Her brother Ansel has always been "her rock." Now, after having been thrown out by their step mother they are on their own and looking for acceptance and safety in a new place. I loved the way Pearce makes the "witch in the woods" that Gretchen is so fearful of a dark and sinister being. Pearce also has a book called "Fathomless" which is a loose take on the Little Mermaid.
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