This was truly a charming story! I loved Snow and Rosie's relationship and how Rosie looked out for her and their mother. It was a delight to watch Snow and Prince Frederick fall in love, and I enjoyed seeing Rosie find friendships with his brother, Prince Jonathan, and their cousin Lady Natalie. Even though Rosie was the center of court drama, she stayed resilient and stood her ground. While the troll was mischievous and mean, I enjoyed the scenes she was in because it further highlighted Rosie's character and exposed the true colors of her bully, Marianne. When all of the truth was exposed at the end, with a delicious twist, it was something I wasn't expecting! I highly recommend this slow-burn no-spice fantasy to any lover of fairytale retellings!

When the mean and grumpy troll that Rosie and Snow had helped over the years almost curses them one day, their bear friend strikes him down. Much to their surprise, the bear turns into Prince Frederick, who was cursed by the troll several years ago. Frederick had fallen in love with Snow and whisked her, her sister, and their mother away to live in the palace. However, Rosie is met with disdain from Marianne, who hopes to marry Frederick's brother, Jonathan. As court drama spreads like wildfire, and the troll's sister seeks revenge on them for her brother's demise, Rosie never imagined finding comfort and a friend in Prince Jonathan. With Rosie being shunned at every turn, will she be able to settle into her new life and be content knowing nothing more could become of their friendship? Will they thwart the troll's shenanigans before she destroys everyone's happy ever after?

I received an Advanced Reader Copy with no expectation of a review. All opinions are my own.

09/05/2026 3.5 ⭐ This was really cute, and I loved the art style. I am once again baffled that this series hasn't become a massive franchise.

✨ 16/100 read for 100 Graphics in 2026 Reading Challenge ✨