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Greymist Fair
Greymist Fair | Francesca Zappia
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The villagers of Greymist Fair know that the woods are a dangerous and magical place, and that they should never set foot off the road. But when a young tailor discovers a body, her search for the culprit reveals even more strange and dark happenings around her town. From acclaimed author Francesca Zappia, Greymist Fair is a suspenseful and inventive murder-mystery infused with magic and inspired by the lesser-known fairytales of the Brothers Grimm. Two roads lead into a dark forest. They meet at Greymist Fair, the village hidden in the trees, a place kept alive by the families that never leave. The people of Greymist Fair know the woods are a dangerous and magical place, and to set foot off the road is to invite trouble. When Heike, the village’s young tailor, discovers a body on the road, she goes looking for who is responsible. But her quest only leads to more strange happenings around Greymist Fair. Inspired by the original, bloody, lesser-known fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm, acclaimed author Francesca Zappia crafts an enthralling murder-mystery that will keep readers turning the pages. Told from multiple points of view, with each narrative building on the crime discovered by Heike, Greymist Fair examines the themes of childhood fears, growing into adult responsibilities, and finding a place to call home amid the trials of life and death. Features chapter decorations by the author throughout, as well as a map.
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RedxoHearts
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This one really surprised me on how much I enjoyed it. Once I figured out what was even happening that is. It didn't really click to me until probably almost the middle of the book to really get the premise. Going into it all I knew was that it was based on retellings of some of the Grimm Brothers lesser known tales.

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RedxoHearts Once you get into the book you figure out that it is basically shorter tales that all fit together like puzzle pieces to the bigger main storyline. Greymist Fair was actually very well done in my opinion. It was a bit dark and creepy without being too much. 2mo
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RedxoHearts
Greymist Fair | Francesca Zappia
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October Reads - part 2

I enjoyed most of the books this month. Most of them were witchy cozy paranormal. Besides those my favorite was Greymist Fair.

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Karisimo
Greymist Fair | Francesca Zappia
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Well done murder mystery and #fairytaleretell based on some lesser known stories of the Brothers Grimm! #aboutabook

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Eggs Brothers Grimm can be quite grim… 4mo
Karisimo @eggs indeed 😉 4mo
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TracyReadsBooks
Greymist Fair | Francesca Zappia
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This was an interesting one—a YA fairy tale, inspired by lesser known Grimm fairy tales—in a book that looks like it‘s for the middle grade crowd. The story unfolds slowly, told in sections that jump between characters, moving forward & backward in time, but then it starts to come together & connections are uncovered, secrets revealed, friendships forged & by the end, the marvelous village of Greymist Fair is changed for the better. A good read.

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TracyReadsBooks
Greymist Fair | Francesca Zappia
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Dove deep into my TBR stacks to start the weekend…

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BookBelle84
Greymist Fair | Francesca Zappia
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Day 16 and last day of my book advent

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ladym30
Greymist Fair | Francesca Zappia
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Book mail! Loved Eliza and Her Monsters!

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TheBiasedBibliophile
Greymist Fair | Francesca Zappia
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Short stories are always a hit or a miss for me, but the stories in Greymist Fair were captivating! Each one progressively reveals more about the town & its secrets, while also tying into one another seamlessly. Many of the characters were interesting, but Dr. Death and Death were absolutely riveting. They were certainly the most complex characters, with mysterious backgrounds & motivations. Their character arcs were wonderfully written as well!