Gah!! I read this, and then near the end realized it is just the first book in a series. I've never read anything about Bluebeard, so I have no idea how this compares in any way. I did really like the story and the elements it employed. It has a crazy mad hatter teaparty vibe at times. There is mystery, magic and some sort of curse possibly. I will probably read the rest eventually because I want to know what happens next.