Our Brothers Grimmest by Eric C. Wilder
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

An absurd collection of tabloid-style articles that marries folklore, fairytales, and nursery rhymes with the issues of everyday life. From Rumplestiltskin being indicted for the straw-to-gold scandal to the sibling drama of the three little pigs, with headlines such as “Game-Changing Name Change for Rumplestiltskin” and “Wolf Suing Pigs for Injuries Sustained” you’re sure to be entertained.

As a lifelong fan of classic fairytales, I found myself laughing out loud as beloved characters were used to mock and poke fun at real-world issues.

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I'm Not Cinderella by Tarrah Montgomery
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I received this book as a gift from my best friend who insisted I read it. (Thanks, Krystal. Darn you!) I ended up enjoying it more than I thought I would.

The story follows Brinlee, a 17-year-old girl from Idaho, as she accidentally switches places with Cinderella after finding a secret door in her attic bedroom. While stuck in this fairytale world, Brinlee threatens the happily ever after of this beloved tale; now with new mysteries surrounding the characters, Brinlee is determined to uncover those secrets. Along the way, she meets some new friends and finds unexpected love.

I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this one. Especially given the fact that I almost gave up on it. It started out slow and didn’t really hold my attention until about halfway through, at which point the story took off including an unexpected twist that had me hooked and anxious to see how it would play out.

Once the story picked up, I found it hard to put down. However, I was slightly disappointed with the ending and the introduction or revelation of the identities of characters that were only vaguely introduced to begin with.

Overall, I found it to be a good clean read that I would recommend to any fan of Cinderella.


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Animal Circus by Michael Batchelor
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I received a free copy of the book through the Goodreads Giveaways program and voluntarily chose to review.

For the animals of Doe's Circus, life is hard. At the mercy of the ringmaster and his tyrannical gang of showmen, the petting zoo animals long to escape.

Written from the perspective of the animals, the story takes you through how they react to the abuse they suffer, their determination to survive, and their plan to escape.

With superb characterization, the story is well written. It's dark and suspenseful with a surprise ending that left somewhat disappointed and slightly traumatized.

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Short Stories from Hogwarts of Heroism, Hardship and Dangerous Hobbies by J.K. Rowling
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

"If there's one thing these stories prove, it's that heriosm comes in all shapes, sizes, and varieties..." -chapter 4

"After all, you don't have to be a sword-wielding Gryffindor to be a hero; sometimes, all it takes is having you heart in the right place." -chapter 4

This was an interesting read that gave back stories to several Hogwarts teachers including Minerva McGonagall, Remus Lupin, Sybill Trelawney, and Silvanus Kettleburn.

For me this was a fun read because Minerva McGonagall and Remus Lupin have always been my favorite Hogwarts teachers.

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Harry Potter: A Journey Through Charms and Defence Against the Dark Arts by Pottermore Publishing
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

A short non-fiction ebook that draws comparisons from the magic written by J.K. Rowling in the Harry Potter series to the historical myths and folklore from which it's based. Invisiability, transforming into a creature, and warding off evil are just a few of the topics you'll find in this book.

I found this to be a fascinating read and would recommend it to any fans of Harry Potter who are interested in Mythology and Folklore.

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1,000,000 Pages in a Lifetime (2019)

Lifetime Total: 28,605

2019 Total: 801


1. Harry Potter: A Journey Through Charms and Defence Against the Dark Arts (A Journey Through... #1) by Pottermore Publishing (63 pages)
2. Short Stories from Hogwarts of Heroism, Hardship and Dangerous Hobbies (Pottermore Presents #1) (71 pages) 
3. Animal Circus by Michael Batchelor (69 pages) 
4. I'm Not Cinderella (The Princess Chronicles #1) by Tarrah Montgomery (263 pages)
5. Our Brothers Grimmest by Eric C. Wilder (67 pages) 
6. Monsters Unleashed by John Kloepfer (189 pages)
7. Hogwarts: An Incomplete and Unreliable Guides (Pottermore Presents #3) by J.K. Rowling (79 pages)