Fairy Tale – Esoteric Moment

Spinning Silver by Naomi Novik

May 31, 2018May 28, 2018by Danni Lang1 Comment

I've never been a fan of the Rumpelstiltskin fairy tale. It's too multiplicative and involves riddles, which I'm terrible at. Spinning Silver by Naomi Novik takes the Rumpelstiltskin fairy tale and turns it on its head. It's a thrilling and compelling retelling that enhances the lessons of the fairy tale to a new high. First, [...]

Book Reviews

Book Review: Till We Have Faces by CS Lewis

September 8, 2014by Danni LangLeave a Comment

This month on Bitches with Books, Elizabeth and I are doing different reviews of our fairy tales with a twist. My first choice is CS Lewis's retelling of the Psyche and Cupid myth in Till We Have Faces. My review focuses on the differences between myth and retelling and the overall messages of the novel. I [...]