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Fairest

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February 25, 2009
Wow! Not a cheesy fairytale AT all!!! I loved it!
Fairest is a fabulous book. I would recommend this to teen girls. I think you should be mature enough to know that being pretty isn't everything that counts before you read this book. Although you may learn that in this book, you still have to understand throughout the whole book. The adventures the main character, Aza takes are hilarious and sometimes frightening! I truly fell in love with this book and couldn't put it down.
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June 6, 2022
Best Book Ever!
This is the best book I ever read. It is such a good book for kids who are into fairy tale themed books! It has so many good life lessons and the perfect amount of romance. This book has everything a girl would want. I definitely recommend!
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August 19, 2019
Good Messages, but Some Whining
I think Fairest is a story for 9 year olds because age 8 and under might not be able to handle the danger, deception, and overall drama. Fairest is the Snow White story for older kids who have grown bored of the original tale. It is also set in the world of Ella from Ella Enchanted, and so fans looking for more will be happy to read Fairest. However, the narrator complains constantly about her lack of beauty, so that's a little irritating. This story teaches kids never to judge a person by their looks. Kids who like fantasy and drama should enjoy this book.
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August 16, 2019
Great rich and a little short but captivating!
Worth ones time to read.
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January 10, 2019
Awesome!
This book is incredible. I was at the library(not my library a few towns away I was meeting a friend) and picked up this book. I could not put it down(I was almost disappointed when my friend came)it was so good. I went right home and interlibrary loaned it. Levine's books are incredible her stye of writing is perfect. This is a must read.
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May 24, 2018
i loved this book best ever
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May 3, 2016
Fairest Book Review
In the novel the Fairest a girl named Aza is from a very poor family. She is invited to go to the home of the king and queen. She meets the king and new queen and the nephew of the king. Someone stops her from going back home to her family. Aza has a conflict with the new queen because if Aza isn’t her lady in waiting then Aza has to go to prison. Aza is threatened by queen Ivi again if Aza does not sing for her in front of the whole palace. I think this book is a good book because I like how the kingdom is all about having the ability to sing. I would recommend this book to people who like books about kingdoms but this book is a unique kind of kingdom. I would fill in all 5 stars and i wouldn’t really fill in any boxes because to me none of the boxes fit the story. I think the people at the age of 11 should read this book because some words aren't really for people in 10 years or younger.
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July 11, 2013
great book
You either love this book or hate it. (I personally love it.) You should read it if you liked Ella Enchanted.
The book doesn't have anything inappropriate (slight violence, but nothing that isn't included in traditional fairy tales).
It can be confusing, though. Gail Carson Levine's books are the kind that you have to read twice to fully understand. If you're under 10, you definitely won't.
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April 17, 2013
GOOD BOOK!
It is amazing! The whole message of the book is to stay true to yourself. Some kissing. GOOD BOOK!
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March 1, 2013
Another great book from Miss Levine
I wanted to read Fairest because it was written by the person who made Ella Enchanted, and while I like the latter better, I really liked this book, too. I love how the author tied this with the Ella Enchanted world (Lucinda is mentioned, as well as Ella and her friend, Arieda, is Aza's sister). Aza may seem a bit superficial (at the beginning she's obsesses with becoming pretty), but she's just insecure. She also has positive qualities (kindness, selflessness) that outweigh her flaws.
Violence: Near the beginning of the book, the King gets an injury that leaves him unconscious for most of the book. SPOILERS AHEAD: There's not much violence until later on, when Aza is imprisoned and almost eaten by an ogre. She eats a poisoned apple and dies, and her spirit is taken to a mirror, which may freak some kids out.
Sex: Some romance exchanges between Aza and Prince Ijori, which eventually leads to some romantic kisses.
Language: One use of "hell" once