Short Story Saturday was created by Lauren at 365 Days of Reading. I can’t guarantee that I’ll post a review every Saturday but I will post one as often as I can!
I am currently reading Two And Twenty Dark Tales: Dark Retellings of Mother Goose Rhymes.
Short Story: Clockwork
Author: Leah Cypess
Anthology: Two And Twenty Dark Tales
Summary: Clockwork is a modern day retelling of the Mother Goose rhyme, Hickory Dickory Dock.
My thoughts: I have yet to read any of Leah Cypess’ full length books but if this short story is any indication, I will love them. The writing, the story, even the characters were all fabulous. For such a short story so much managed to come across. I could clearly understand all the different relationships which I was worried about at first. It was also a rather suspenseful short story and I did not see the ending coming. Let me warn you: don’t be expecting happy endings with these stories. You won’t get them.
Overall, definitely check out this story. I will be reading Leah Cypess’ full length books very soon!
This was a lovely story indeed 🙂 I have read another book from this author and it had the same feeling.
Great review! I don’t normally read short stories because I love my novels, but after reading this I’m going to have to check it out.
There are some great re-tellings around at the moment. This looks like one of the good ones too.
I love retellings and I’m looking forward to reading this anthology. I also love Leah Cypess. I’ve only read one of her books but I really enjoyed it and hope to get to the other soon. I’ve also bumped into her at a few local signings and she’s just so sweet in person.
I want to order this as soon as I have some money since Pam has a story in there. Sounds like it is a great collections all around!
You should definitely read her books! They’re all the awesomeness you liked in the short story. I think if an author can rock a short story, make you care for the characters and get the world, then it shows how talented she is.
Lovely review 🙂