This is a retelling of the nutcracker, but in a dark twisted fantasy world way. It was OK but not the best. I found the character development was a bit slow but once it started going, it started to make sense. It’s something I can say that I read once I don’t think I’d read it again it wouldn’t be like every Christmas type of thing. I really enjoy the dark creepy and mysterious as well but this I don’t know just didn’t do it for me. I can’t put my finger on why but I found the ending a bit rushed as well. Is almost like oh I have a couple chapters left to read, I better tie everything up with a bow as fast as I can.