I am into modern fairytails, and this book was much more than I expected. The references to all the old tales you heard as a child, but with a dark and sinister twist. All of it done in a well written manner. Every character well defined, and plenty of humor too. The story carries very well throughout the whole book, but the end was wrapped up a little too quickly. I don't really want to lose this story, as I have re-read the book many times. but it is the season for giving, and I like to give something good. Since I enjoyed this book so much, I hope someone else enjoys it just as much, and Hopefully sends it on to another reader also!