Jackson Pearce does a great job of retelling Hansel & Gretel in Sweetly. Gretchen and her brother, Ansel are leaving their past behind. A past in which Gretchen's twin sister disappeared in the woods (or at Gretchen says, was taken by a witch). They end up stranded in a small town which has secrets of its own. Sophia Kelly, a young woman who owns a candy shop takes the siblings in but is Sophia all she says she is? People distrust her because girls go missing after her chocolate festival. Gretchen starts trying to find out what's happening with the help of the local outcast, Samuel who doesn't trust Sophia as well. Will they find out in time to save the next group of girls?
The story kept at a steady pace. My problem with it is that it was so far-fetched that it bordered on the absurd. But, that's just me as a reader. There is enough action and romance and intrigue that will keep most readers involved. Don't get me wrong, I did like the book. It's just one of those books that I won't ever go back and read again. In fact, this was one of the books I put down because another piqued my interest more. There are slight sexual innuendos and some language. Definitely a PG-13 type of book.
Library Chick Rating - Fried egg
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