Convinced she is to blame for her younger sister's disappearance, Maria Leon is coerced into the royal marriage instead. She is older, wiser, and should know better—but Bane always gets what he wants. And he is not above using trickery or treachery to do so.
Maria attempts to salvage what she can of a "happily ever after" by working hard to be the best mother and wife. Until the day she learns that every woman who has married into the Baronne line disappears soon after they have produced an heir.
And she is next in line.
Release Date: February 2018
Age Group: YA, Paranormal/Fantasy
Source: Review Copy from Author
Reviewed By: Nat
Review:
I'll read or watch just about anything with "Grimm" in the title because, by nature of The Brothers Grimm, it's going to be weird. Desiderata is built in a medieval world that is rich in magic, prophesy, wicked kings and "weird".
The tale of the Leon sisters is a roller coaster and I couldn't predict a single thing. Each time I settled on one mystical power, I was introduced to a new dynamic of magic. Noser does a good job of building a very elaborate world where just about anything you dream up can quickly become a reality. The characters and family ties are very important to the story, so remembering who is related to who is important.
The Baronne line of Kings are a vicious, wicked breed. You get a taste of the family history of this blood line but not enough to fully understand what causes such hate and desire for power. I think that these secrets might be revealed in a later book.
An Occasionally Grim Fairy Tale is a neat introduction to a truly twisted mid-century world full of evil kings, mystical beasts and shape-shifting nuns. Fans of fantasy and paranormal YA will enjoy Desiderata!
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