One Grimm Night Author Chad Nicholas

Book Review

5 out of 5 stars!



"But I do believe something is wrong with this forest. It twists and winds in a way that is unnatural, almost as if it were alive." - Ruth


An isolated cabin in the woods holds the last flicker of hope within the dark woods. A raging storm that wraps a dark blanket around the entire area so that you cannot see your own hand in front of your face. Six strangers all running from something find their way to the cabin with a kind, old woman inside eager to offer help.


But little do any of them know that they may be walking away from their happily ever after's. We all know the different fairy tales whether Disney, fluffy version or the dark, brother Grimm's traditional tales. Only what if all the stories are a little connected and occur on one night? Will any of them figure out the clues and escape in time? Or will this be their final night. . .


"Why would you come into these woods?"


Being a millennial, I grew up with the Disney classics, and I still enjoy them to this day. But I've found I love the Grimm versions a bit more as an adult. It's interesting going from fluffy, romanticized fairy tales to dark ones full of horror and grittiness. I'm embracing my horror era a bit more and some of the monsters I come up with are fun to draw. I saw the title of this book and read the premise, and it hooked me! Loved the writing of this read and the twisting and weaving of words to bring everything together!


Getting to see some of the characters I grew up with was nostalgic. I loved that Nicholas kept to the individual, respective tales but presented twists to help keep things interesting and engaging. Fleshing out backstories a bit more and presenting depths as to why they're running. I very much enjoyed Red and her story and growth, but I was focused on The Stranger. Probably because out of all of them he had the most mystery surrounding him and a secret I utterly fangirled out over!


I would never want to experience this in real life but in fiction I can't get enough of this trope! Being in an isolated destination with a group of strangers and something goes wrong. With strangers the tensions are already high, and no one knows whether to believe the other's tale. With a whodunit and mystery thrown in all bets are off and trust is very hard. I loved watching how the hidden warnings or signs were presented but it came off as acts of violence or malice. Everyone getting a little piece of the puzzle but with the misdirection and deceptions going on confusion is the constant. Acknowledging the truths are hard.


What would you do to survive? If the morally correct options were no longer accessible. Love reads that challenge ones understanding of the world and how to keep living. Grimm fairy tales are dark and gritty this read is no exception. I cannot list all the triggers I found because it'd ruin some of the twists and key moments. But go in with an understanding that this is a horror read with blood, deaths, gore, and rough backstories. Intense moments and feeling of genuine fear and helplessness. I also really loved the psychology in this read and flickers of madness!


"The only response is that of a raven crying out in the distance, for of all the creatures in this forest, it’s the only one who knows the true nature of every beast. . ."


Loved the forward for this story and the author's notes at the end. Along with Nicholas' concept sketches before his illustrator fleshed it all out! We do have a fun chapter, header sequence! How a simple sketch starts growing and becoming more complex as the story progresses. Loved all the artwork within the story! There is a conclusion to this read and there are some HEAs but not the dreamy, whimsical kind. Mystery is solved and I got some of the twists and others I didn't. Very much loved the ending and how it played out! Will definitely be checking out "The Animal" by Nicholas.


Honestly, cannot wait for another scary, horror read from this author! Do enjoy the book and don't forget to give the author some stars!


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