Golden Wings

One of the earliest memories I have is the memory of a fight I had with a teacher. I had many of them when I was 6, because I knew everything better. And I know the fight was about the translation of the name Thumbelina and which one was right. (And I still think Duimelijntje sounds better!) Strange......more

I was given this book for free in exchange for an honest review, but I had already pre-ordered it from Amazon. I have said this before in other reviews, I always give honest reviews whether people appreciate them or not. The story begins with homeless Lina going about her day doing quick jobs for li......more

I really like this novella! This retelling of Thumbelina by Hans Christian Andersen is an exciting fantasy adventure. It’s similar to the original story, but it has a more modern fantasy vibe with a big city as the setting. It feels like a combination of urban fantasy, action-adventure, and a YA nov......more

“Golden Wings” is the second installment in Laura Greenwood’s “Untold Tales” series. A retelling of Hans Christian Andersen “Thumbelina”, with a modern twist that focuses on Lina (MC) social situation and the injustice in her life. Thumbelina wish for her own wings, works a metaphor to overcome her......more

Lina was homeless and in order to eat she had to work on her way home one night she ran into a fairy and he told her what he was trying to do so that everyone could have equality in their city. All Lina knew was that life was definitely not fair and she was alone in the world. He told her he would b......more