Black As Night

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Do you think you can read this book without reading the first book in the series and still follow and enjoy the story? See 1 question about Black as Night…. Lists with This Book. Jun 04, Shantelle rated it really liked it Shelves: Black as Night was perhaps a little darker than the first book, but probably the same amount of suspense. It didn't have as much of a fairytale-ish feel, but I still did pick out several nods to the classic tale of Snow White and the Seven Dwarves , which was so delightful and fun!

There were a few comments about Mary and such that I didn't agree with, but overall, it had 4. There were a few comments about Mary and such that I didn't agree with, but overall, it had a thoughtful Christian theme. Some very gruesome things are mentioned. I definitely could have done without it; but most of the book was just fine.

I just loved it so, so much! They're so great, and it was so exciting to continue Blanche's story! Now I can't wait to read the rest of Rose's story in Waking Rose! So excited for all the rest of the books! Yay for fairy tales! Even if they're modern-day tales, as in this case! I wrote this book. It's possibly my best-written one.

Oh, my books are like my kids - I can't say which one I really like best!

Hope you enjoy it! Well, where to start! This is the second of Regina Doman's Fairytale novels.

I read this one several months after finishing the first book - The Shadow of the Bear. In hindsight, this was probably a good thing. The two books are considerably different, and having the gap between reading them allowed me to enjoy each book for what it was, without making comparisons or being jarred by the change in pace and style.

Black as Night is faster, darker, more tightly-written, and more suspenseful. Whereas Well, where to start! Whereas SOTB felt like more of a gentle read, building to a climax near the end, with BAN the suspense grabs you from the start and doesn't let up until the final page. What I love ahem, one of the things I love about Regina's books is the way they're steeped in literature, with so many layers to unravel and enjoy! BAN is a modern retelling of Snow White the Grimm version, not the Disney version , but there are also echoes of Lewis Carroll and references to many other authors and poets - all of the four main characters are booklovers, so books are a constant theme within this book.

Just start reading and enjoy the ride! I'll just mention a couple of things - the parallels with the original Snow White story that Regina conceives here are truly ingenious - particularly the seven Franciscan friars in place of the Seven Dwarfs!

And the love story is beautifully told - the author did a great job in sustaining and building the romantic suspense throughout the entire book - especially considering that the hero and heroine are kept apart until the last couple of pages! Regina Doman is a Catholic, and there are many references to Catholic beliefs throughout the book; but speaking as a Protestant, I found it so refreshing to find a book this well-written that is also written from a Christian perspective, with Biblical morals upheld! Highly recommended reading for Christian teens of all denominations.

May 03, Steven R. McEvoy rated it it was amazing Shelves: Regina Doman is a master story teller. Her books that I have read are like an amazing mug of tea - I take my time and sip them slowly savouring each paragraph, each page. The nuances in her writings are tremendous. Many books that I read I race through because I want to find out what happens next. With Regina's books I tend to take my time and meander through them, picking them up and reading them in sections over a few days or even weeks. I do not want to miss anything while reading the stories Regina Doman is a master story teller.

I do not want to miss anything while reading the stories. I also find that based on the Catholic content, they also often drive me to prayer. While reading, friends and family or situations I know about will come to mind and I will pray. This book could have easily been called Snow White and the Seven Friars.

It is a modern fairy tale, and yet also a fairy tale retold. Doman has mastered the art of modernizing the classic fairy tales. The main characters in this story overlap with her earlier book The Shadow of the Bear: Blanche and Rose, two sisters from the Briar family, and Bear and Fish, brothers whose lives have changed drastically since the first book.

The brothers, and this time Blanche as well, are being framed for drug possession. Blanche is in hiding and believes she is alone, Bear and Fish are in Europe and her Sister and Mother are visiting family in California. She is staying at the new Friary which was her old school and the next door church. She is helping the 7 friars get organized as they repair the church and school, minister to those around them and she is trying to figure out God's plan, who is after her and why.

This story is an amazing adventure, with action, romance, and faith all rolled into one tight package. Regina Doman is my favourite contemporary religious author. Her Catholic Fairy Tales Retold is full of amazing stories, that will be great reads for teens, young adults or even adults with an adventuresome heart.

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Give them a try you will not be disappointed. Read the review and with links to other reviews of books by the author on my blog Book Reviews and More.

And also an author profile and interview with Regina Doman. Oct 13, Karissa rated it it was ok. This was mostly just boring. It's kind of a retelling of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs set in modern day and with very heavy religious overtones. More than a fairy tale retelling it's a mystery about a young woman being framed as a drug dealer. The young woman, Blanche, seeks shelter with a bunch of Friars the dwarfs in this retelling who are trying to rebuild a community.

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There is quite a bit of "God will provide" and "This is happening for a reason determined by God" throughout the story. Waaayyy too religiously heavy for me. The writing style is a bit awkward and unfinished feeling.

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The conversations between characters don't flow very well. The whole thing feels kind of choppy and was hard to stay engaged in. I didn't read the first book in this series so that may be part of why I couldn't engage in the story very well. Overall I didn't enjoy this and almost stopped reading it a number of times. I ended up finishing it because it's a pretty short read and it's be on my to be read pile for awhile I wanted it to count towards my to be read pile reading challenge so I finished it.

I won't be reading anymore of these Fairy Tale Retold books; there are much much better fairy tale retellings out there. I definitely would not recommend this to fantasy fans or fans of fairy tale retellings. If you enjoy light romance with a drug-based mystery and lots of preaching then this is for you. The Shadow of the Bear: A Fairy Tale Retold took a while to grow on me. But by the time I got this book through interlibrary loan weeks later than i wanted it i was anxious to check in on Bear, Blanche, Fish and Rose.

Doman did an excellent job modernizing this fairy tale. The 7 dwarves remade into 7 franciscan friars was inspired. It took a while but i even started to pick up on the little clue of was happy, grumpy, sleepy, and that's as far as I got. I especially liked how she worked in the huntsman. And her incorporation of Catholic beliefs and culture was excellent.

I liked how she made the tale about discerning vocations.

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Hopefully it won't take to long for Waking Rose: What a lovely book! This author was reccomended by a friend who loaned me the first three books. I can't wait to read the last one. I hear it's the best of the three! Doman does such a good job of keeping the original story line going while making it an entirely new story at the same time! The fairy tale feel is still there even though it takes place in the middle of New York City. Jan 17, Mironiel Blokzyl rated it it was amazing Shelves: This was a fantastic book!

It was much, much better than the first one! I really loved how Regina choose to retell the story of Snow White. Full spoiler free review here: Jan 15, Megan rated it it was amazing. I loved this book. I loved the mystery, the emotion, the trust, the adventure, and the excitement. Not to mention Fish is the funniest lad ever. Lots of surprised between the covers.

Jun 03, Elaney rated it really liked it Shelves: This was action-packed, fun, and accessible. So refreshing to find wholesome entertainment! May 11, Christine rated it it was ok Shelves: As I said with the first book I struggled with this series because the characters are interesting and well written but the plots of all of them are really over the top and melodramatic! So, I enjoyed the book but also really couldn't stand the book.

It's kind of like watching Once Upon a Time. You know the stories are really quite dumb but you've been caught up in the characters and their background stories so you just keep on going. It's hard for me to not like it when people retell fairy tal As I said with the first book It's hard for me to not like it when people retell fairy tales. I mentioned to my brother that if the word "drugs" was mentioned even once in a context that wasn't recalling memories from the first two books I was going to put it down and not continue.

It's so frustrating because I just relate to the character's personalities and they seem awesome I just wish the books weren't so much like an episode from a cop show! Aug 06, Briege rated it it was amazing. This was my second time reading this book and it was amazing how much more I was able to understand it and appreciate it.

The struggles that Blanche and Bear face throughout this story are true to what many people face today and I found the way they worked through them to be inspiring. I love the way Regina Doman writes and how she challenges the characters and tells the story in such a way that the reader can apply good things to their own lives. It's inspiring to read about virtue lived out in This was my second time reading this book and it was amazing how much more I was able to understand it and appreciate it. It's inspiring to read about virtue lived out in someones life.

I am very glad that I gave this book another read. Jun 29, Becky Myhre rated it it was amazing.

I cried at the end I really wish I had read these books as a teen. I think they would have influenced me for the good! Jul 18, Chrissy rated it it was amazing Shelves: It was really good!

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