At Midnight: 15 Beloved Fairy Tales Reimagined

I really appreciated having both the retellings and the originals in the same volume - I wasn't familiar with all of the original stories, so reading through those afterwards was fun. The robber bridegroom update was my favorite. 

What a ride! So many of these original tales are gruesome and kinda horrifying, and the reimagined ones did not disappoint. Some definitely appealed to me more than others, but I really appreciated each author's take on the classics (plus the brand new one). This anthology provides an updated tone and lens that I think teen readers would appreciate.

I've always loved fairy tales, folklore and mythology growing up. Seeing the names in At Midnight I had to jump in. I really enjoyed this one. I liked the majority with three stars here and there. I liked that Lesser used and / or lesser known Hans Christian Anderson and Grimm where chosen for inspiration. I liked that I became aware of Fitcher???s Bird ( heavy bluebeard vibes ) The anthology has hit after hit right of the jump. With classism, racism , body issues, colonialism addressed in the stories. Not every story but it was needed for the stories that did. I sadly had disappointments. And I have my favorites. Others weren't a surprise cause I enjoy their writing and of others I need to read more and I don't care in what format I need more. Malinda Lo , Gita Trelease, Stacey Lee , Rory Power , Tracey Deonn , Meredith Russo , Darcy Little Badger were the GOAT. I can gush about each so much . Power ‘s was like a haunting fever dream, Little Badger was so fun and enjoyable, Lee was sad and fierce and had thematic similaries with Trelease, Lo could be described as Sapphic yearning , Deonn as beautifull and Russo equally tender and monstrous.Russo ‘s story was the most creative and inventive. I never thought of using The little mermaid as a trans fairy tale. So good.

My ratings for each story in at midnight

I love reimagined fairy tales and was excited to read At Midnight when given the chance. Overall, it was just ok. Some stories I loved more than others, which is to be expected with this type of book.

If you're a lover of fairy tales and enjoy seeing them remade in a different light, I would say grab this one and give it a read.

I sincerely appreciate the publisher and NetGalley for the review copy. All opinions expressed herein are my own.