Red's Untold Tale
by Wendy Toliver
It's Wolfstime, the terrifying period around each full moon when everyone in Red's village must barricade themselves into their homes at night, to protect themselves from the giant, ferocious wolves that prowl through the surrounding forest.
Red is now sixteen, still wearing her enchanted red cloak that her Granny gave her three years ago to protect her from the wolves. She's falling in love with Peter the blacksmiths son, helping Granny with her failing bakery business and dealing with the heinous wolves and the vicious mean girls in her school.
Decisions need to be made, but will Red think with her heart or her head? Will she be able to do the right thing or will she succumb to same destiny as her parents, uncles and grandfather did?
I'll begin by saying that I've only seen a few episodes of Once Upon A Time, so I am reviewing this book on it's own merit, not knowing anything of the character of Red in the show.
I loved this fast paced tale. The dark and terrifying dreams that plague Red hint of more darkness to come ( and yes, I think I may need to watch the show now, I want to get to know Red a little more! ) and her romance with Peter is heartwarming and sweet.
The fear of the wolves is palpable throughout, as is the disdain with which the villagers treat Granny. You can feel Red's frustration as she's torn between her love for Granny and her embarrassment as Granny is ridiculed time and time again for her warnings.
Red is an amazing heroine, feisty, brave, a talented archer, with a heart of gold. I'm really hoping the author writes more of Red's Untold Tales, as there is so much more of her story left to be discovered!
I received a copy of this book in return for an honest review.
isbn: 9781785653223
Publisher: Titan Books
Publication date: July 1st 2016
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