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GIVEAWAY & REVIEW: Sweetly by Jackson Pearce

August 12, 2011 By Mary

Description

As a child, Gretchen’s twin sister was taken by a witch in the woods. Ever since, Gretchen and her brother, Ansel, have felt the long branches of the witch’s forest threatening to make them disappear, too.

Years later, when their stepmother casts Gretchen and Ansel out, they find themselves in sleepy Live Oak, South Carolina. They’re invited to stay with Sophia Kelly, a beautiful candy maker who molds sugary magic: coveted treats that create confidence, bravery, and passion.

Life seems idyllic and Gretchen and Ansel gradually forget their haunted past– until Gretchen meets handsome local outcast Samuel. He tells her the witch isn’t gone– it’s lurking in the forest, preying on girls every year after Live Oak’s infamous chocolate festival, and looking to make Gretchen it’s next victim. Gretchen is determined to stop running and start fighting back. Yet the further she investigates the mystery of what the witch is and how it chooses its victims, the more she wonders who the real monster is.

Gretchen is certain of only one thing: a monster is coming, and it will never go away hungry.

About the Author

Jackson Pearce is the author of Sisters Red and As You Wish. She lives in Atlanta, Georgia.

Details

  • Reading level: Young Adult
  • Hardcover: 320 pages
  • Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers (August 23, 2011)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0316068659
  • ISBN-13: 978-0316068659

SOURCE:  Around the World ARC Tours

MY THOUGHTS
LOVED IT

***slight spoilers***

In this new retelling of Hansel and Gretel (my first two dachshunds!), Jackson Pearce keeps the witch, adds some werewolves and a bit of creepiness that will really make you want to devour this. Ansel and his sister Gretchen have been thrown out by their stepmother when Gretchen turns 18 and they leave to drive as far as their car will take them.  The car breaks down in Live Oak, SC where they find a job with the local candy maker, Sophia.  It is rumored that she infuses her chocolate with magic and has a chocolate festival each year that leads the disappearance of teen girls.  Gretchen still fearing the “witch” that stole her twin years ago is sensing the same activity here.

Sam,  a local, is very vocal about the disappearing girls and blames Sophia.  Ansel and Gretchen get drawn into Sophia’s world and can’t imagine that she has anything to do with it until a seashell turns up on her doorstep and Gretchen finds it.  It gets increasingly spooky as Gretchen finds more clues and hooks up with Sam who gives her even more answers about what is happening in the small town which he blames rightly on the Fenris.  The Fenris  (werewolves) first appear in Sisters Red, which will add to this book, but it is not required to fully enjoy this one.  I love these fairy tale mash ups and Jackson Pearce takes them to a whole new level with keeping the theme of werewolves believable and incredibly threatening through out while remaining true to the original story of Hansel and Gretel.

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Comments

  1. melissa says

    August 12, 2011 at 1:17 am

    great review thanks for the give away and btw the site looks AWESOME!

  2. holdenj says

    August 12, 2011 at 1:58 am

    I really liked As You Wish, so think I would like this too!

    Love the new look! Very steampunk meets dachshaund!

    How many dachshaunds have you had? I’m up to three with the addition of Hansel and Gretel!

  3. Bethie says

    August 12, 2011 at 2:30 am

    Love the new look!!! And thanks for another great giveaway.

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  4. donnas says

    August 12, 2011 at 2:55 am

    Thanks for the chance!

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  5. Sarah says

    August 12, 2011 at 3:58 am

    Thank you thank you. I’ve been really exited for this book to come out ever since I finished Sisters Red. 🙂

  6. Dawn M. says

    August 12, 2011 at 4:19 am

    Love that cover! :0)

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    August 12, 2011 at 5:21 am

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  8. Sharli says

    August 12, 2011 at 7:49 am

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  9. janhvi says

    August 12, 2011 at 10:31 am

    thanks for the giveaway!!

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  10. Jessy says

    August 12, 2011 at 12:37 pm

    So excited for this book. Thanks for the chance to win it.

  11. nat says

    August 12, 2011 at 4:29 pm

    Thanks so much for the chance!!
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    August 12, 2011 at 4:33 pm

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    Love you Mary. Wanted this book for a while now. Thanks for the giveaway.

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    August 12, 2011 at 6:06 pm

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    August 12, 2011 at 6:51 pm

    super cool giveaway. Loved the review!! Tweeted the giveaway: http://twitter.com/#!/evrythngzen/status/102089151326846977
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  16. Aliraluna says

    August 12, 2011 at 7:30 pm

    Heyyy thanks for this giveaway! i have been wanting to read this book for a while 😉 cool cover

  17. Julie says

    August 12, 2011 at 11:05 pm

    I want to read this book SO bad!! Thanks for an awesome review and giveaway:)

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  18. ASHLEY HOLT says

    August 13, 2011 at 12:14 am

    Thanks!

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  19. Mare/TommyGirl says

    August 13, 2011 at 2:07 am

    It sounds great! Thanks!

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  23. Bethie says

    August 17, 2011 at 3:04 am

    Daily entry 8/16

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  24. Jessica (Peace Love Books) says

    August 17, 2011 at 11:11 pm

    Thanks for the giveaway!!! This book is definitely on my TBR list 🙂

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  25. Bethie says

    August 18, 2011 at 1:30 am

    Daily Entry 8/17

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  26. donnas says

    August 18, 2011 at 3:00 am

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  29. Diana says

    August 20, 2011 at 8:41 pm

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    August 21, 2011 at 4:33 am

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  31. Bethie says

    August 22, 2011 at 1:37 am

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    August 22, 2011 at 2:11 am

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  34. Bethie says

    August 23, 2011 at 2:13 am

    Daily Entry 8/22

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  35. Mary (BookHounds) says

    August 23, 2011 at 2:42 pm

    How many dachshunds have I had? I think around 17. My mom did dachshund rescue and very few moved on to new homes. She always took in the most abused ones.

  36. donnas says

    August 24, 2011 at 2:43 am

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  37. donnas says

    August 25, 2011 at 3:51 am

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  38. holdenj says

    August 25, 2011 at 11:22 pm

    Mary, that’s a lot of pups! But kudos to your mom (and you)! I think rescuing is so great, but fear I would become very attached and no one would ever move on! Guess I’ll have to stick with one at a time.

  39. donnas says

    August 26, 2011 at 3:39 am

    tweet – http://twitter.com/#!/DonnaS1/status/106933432113840128

    And I agree I love that people can serve as foster homes for rescues animals. But I also know I couldnt do it and give them up again. I would be way too attached.

    bacchus76 at myself dot com

  40. Bethie says

    August 26, 2011 at 3:47 am

    Daily entry 8/25

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  41. donnas says

    August 27, 2011 at 3:20 am

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    September 1, 2011 at 3:07 am

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  47. Mary (BookHounds) says

    September 4, 2011 at 11:13 pm

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    Thanks to all who entered.

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