marissa meyer
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A Darker Bite of Fairytales Marissa Meyer always knows how to serve up a fairytale with a twist, and Gilded is no exception. This isn’t your childhood Rumpelstiltskin—it’s darker, moodier, and decadent, like biting into chocolate that’s just a little too bitter, yet somehow addictive. The Atmosphere: Rich but Heavy Meyer crafts a world dripping
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One of my favorite things about reading is how stories awaken more than just the mind—they stir the senses. Certain books make you hear the rhythm of a character’s footsteps, smell the sharp bite of winter air, or taste the sweetness of a stolen kiss. And sometimes, a story begs for a literal pairing: a
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Sundays are for lingering. For that final slow breath before the new week begins, that last sip of tea that’s gone lukewarm but still tastes of sweetness and spice. And this last Sunday of the month, I’m savoring the dregs of Gilded by Marissa Meyer—a book that slipped into my hands like a dark fairy
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Music and stories have always been natural companions—one stirs the air, the other the imagination. This week’s Tuesday Tunes & Tales draws its inspiration from Marissa Meyer’s hauntingly beautiful retelling, Gilded. A book that twists the Rumpelstiltskin tale into something darker, sharper, and threaded with sorrow and gold, it begs for a soundtrack as enchanting
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