Oh look! A house made entirely of sweets! Things finally seem to be looking up for Hansel and Gerhardt…
Dropped into a lonely cottage deep in the woods as a boy, Gerhardt would give anything to escape. He hates his life, he hates his abusive step father. He’s sure his irritatingly handsome step brother despises him for the share of food he takes, and even more for frequently angering their dangerous father. But Gerhardt’s never once learned to back down from a fight, no matter what it costs him.
Hansel is riddled with guilt for the life Gerhardt’s been forced to live. He knows his father’s actions aren’t his fault, but he’s sure Gerhardt hates him for it. Still, he can’t help but secretly adore the ferocity and defiance of his gorgeous step brother, even if it is likely to get them both killed any day now.
When their father finally snaps and chases them into the forest with an axe, Hansel and Gerhardt are forced to rely on each other in an incredibly dangerous place that’s bereft of food, inhabited by hungry wolves, and cursed by dark magic. As one adventure after another tests their bravery and their bond, Hansel and Gerhardt discover that maybe they don’t hate each other as much as they thought they did. In fact, maybe they even like each other. A lot. More than step brothers probably should… But who’s there in the forest to stop them exploring their explosive attraction?
And when they stumble upon the adorable little house made entirely of sweets… Well, what could possibly go wrong?
Hansel and Gerhardt is the spicy, action-packed, heart-wrenching, enemies to lovers, step-brothers MM Romance fairytale retelling of your most twisted and delightful imaginings. Light a candle, brew a hot cup of something tasty, and snuggle down beside the fire. It’s time for a queer spin on an old classic.
Each book set in the GriMM fairytale world can be read as a standalone and contains its own Happily Ever After story. But we do recommend reading each one, as the tales are connected to each other in multiple magical ways.
THE FACTS
📕 retelling of Hansel and Gretel
📘 part of the GriMM Tales
📙 dark and mystical
📗 disturbing and engaging
THE GOOD BITS
I’m working my way through arcs of The GriMM Tales – so thanks to the author for allowing me a chance to read it.
This story is solid. I would recommend that people who are sensitive to a variety of subjects read the content warnings as there are a couple that may be challenging for folks but if you want a good, dark fairy tale – then this is for you!
I liked the idea of Hansel and Gerhardt fleeing an abusive father and then straight into the Dark Forest. I felt like that really nailed what abuse is like. Often folks who are escaping a terrible situation will end up right back in the same situation. The descriptions of the forest were part entertaining an part frightening! And when the brothers finally meet up with Herr Candy things really take a dark turn.
Traditionally, fairy tales were always pretty dark and disturbing… this story follows that trend for certain. I found that the idea of the candy controlling the mind of one of the brothers to the point at which he was engaged in a serious mental battle was intriguing. His love for his brother was the only thing that had the potential to keep him from the lecherous grasp of Herr Candy.
Without a doubt, my favourite character was Hansel. His commitment to his brother and his bravery were touching. I suppose it was easier to engage with him as a character because he was the one of the brothers who remained immune to the magic of Herr Candy. I have always loved a character who is so dedicated to love that it becomes like a super-power to them.
THE SERIES
Book 01 – Little Red Riding Hood – my review
Book 03 – Hansel and Gerhardt – my review
Book 04 – The Elves and the Shoemaker – my review
Book 06 – The Frog Prince – my review
Book 07 – Rumpelstilzchen – my review
Book 08 – Snow White and the Seven Little Miners – my review
THE LINKS
I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for my honest review.
Kinzie Things 
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