Publishers Weekly
Reality and fairy tales collide in this altogether delightful story. Prince Charming, now divorced from Cinderella, has happily shed his storybook image for a life of running a bookstore and raising his two daughters. Mellie, on the other hand, can't get over being forever labeled as Evil. When she meets Charming at a book fair while protesting with People for the Ethical Treatment of Archetypes, the attraction is immediate and mutual, but first they must overcome Mellie's hatred of books and Charming's daughters' wariness ("Dad, she's the evil stepmother"). While a bit confusing at first, the story eventually flows and becomes a quick read, with engaging side characters and a sweet romance. Book lovers will be thrilled by the inside look at the publishing world, while fairy tale fans will love the in-jokes. (May)
Alternative Worlds
An amusing satirical take on images, public spins, and the publishing industry.
Book Girl of Mur-y-Castell
A great spin to stories we all know...
Booklist
Grayson deftly nods to pop culture and offers clever spins on classic legends and lore while adding unique twists all her own.
Historical Novel Review Blog
A fun and delightful story, read Wickedly Charming and find out what really happens to "happily ever after!"
Night Owl Reviews
I love this take on an old story... Exceedingly endearing... Reviewer Top Pick!
Pencil Pushers and Ink Splotches
The author manages to bring you along two very different paths that somehow merger perfectly into one very emotional and believable plot.
RT Book Reviews
A delightful antidote to the fairy tale and an entertaining read. 4 Stars
Library Journal
Divorced and disillusioned by love, Prince Charming (Cinderella's, in this case) pursues his passion for books and opens a bookstore in the Greater World. However, when he meets Snow White's gorgeous stepmother, Melvina, at a book fair where she is protesting the way stepmothers and others are portrayed in fairy tales, both their lives take a surprising turn. He sets out to show Mellie the "Charming way" to get her point across in this fanciful tale with a serious core. VERDICT Unusual, whimsical, and wickedly clever, this funny romp takes a decidedly offbeat look at fairy tales from the characters' points of view, with delightful, magical results. Grayson (Totally Spellbound) lives in Oregon.
