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Fables 1 Legends in Exile
Fables 1 Legends in Exile | Bill Willingham, Lan Medina
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Follows the adventures of storybook and nursery rhyme characters who live side-by-side with humans.
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BacklistReader
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Pickpick

I love the Fable graphic novels. They remind me so much of the Once Upon a Time tv show.

#fablegraphicnovel #billwillingham

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AmandaBlaze
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Pickpick

An entertaining romp through modern fairy tales. A villain, known as The Adversary, exiled the fairy tale characters into our world. In this volume, it looks like someone or something has killed Rose Red. Bigby, the Big Bad Wolf, is investigating the case. The prose and illustrations blend seamlessly together. 4.5 stars
#20in4Readathon @Andrew65

Andrew65 Sounds fun! Well done 👏👏👏 2y
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yoavshai
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#BookCoverChallenge
Day 155.
Here I will note 365 books (or as many as I will have before I get tired) that have shaped my taste in literature. No explanations, no reviews. Just the cover of the book.
I do not challenge anyone. You are all welcome to take part.

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wanderinglynn
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Danielle! OMG! This is amazing! 🎃 First everything was wrapped with awesome Halloween wrapping paper. I took a photo of it all wrapped but then I could barely get everything in one photo.

I absolutely love my #HHS package. 🧡🖤🧡🖤 I‘m starting on Fables now while eating some candy corn. I‘m already using this epic bat book sleeve.🦇 And I‘ll wear the socks tomorrow. 🧛🏻‍♀️

Thank you! 🎃🖤🦇🧡👻🖤 😘

#HauntedHollowSwap

StillLookingForCarmenSanDiego I'm so happy you like it. Have a Spooktacular Halloween? (I can't believe it's here already!) 🧡🖤 2y
wanderinglynn @StillLookingForCarmenSanDiego I know! This month flew by! 🎃🧡 2y
Kayla.Adriena That Wednesday card! Stickers, a book sleeve and a funko pop?! Makes me want to sign up for a swap again! 🤤 2y
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wanderinglynn @Kayla.Adriena yes, it‘s an epic box. 🎃🧡 2y
monalyisha Those socks are killer! 🦷🧛🏻‍♀️🩸 2y
vivastory What a wonderful package! I hope you like Fables. It's one of my favorites of all time 2y
wanderinglynn @vivastory I already finished it! It was fun. 👍🏻 2y
wanderinglynn @monalyisha I plan to wear them tomorrow! 🎃🧡 2y
LeahBergen Wonderful! 🎃🎃 2y
kspenmoll Great package!!! 2y
wanderinglynn @LeahBergen @kspenmoll yes, such an amazing box! 🧡 2y
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Branwen
Legends in Exile | Bill Willingham
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Rainy Saturdays were made for snacks and reading! 😍💕📚

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Branwen
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I just received this WONDROUS PRE-BIRTHDAY package today from the marvelous @DaveGreen7777 !!! 🎉🎉🎉 I'm SO excited for the amazing books and graphic novels! I'm starting Fables tonight! Fairytales are my jam! 😁 There were also two beyond incredible Star Trek gifts but I already tucked them away for safekeeping! 😄

Thank you SO SO SO much, Dave! 💕📚

vivastory When's your birthday? Fables is one of my favorite graphic novel series of all time. 3y
Branwen @vivastory Next Friday, April 30th! 😄 Wow! Is it really?! It sounds really incredible! I've wanted to start reading it for ages and just never got around to it! 3y
DaveGreen7777 You have always been such a wonderful friend to me, Becky! I‘m glad I could make your birthday a little extra special! 😊 3y
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Branwen @DaveGreen7777 And you've always been such a wonderful friend to ME! Ever since that fateful first conversation about Drizzt! 😂🤣 3y
Avanders 🥰🥰🥰 Happy early birthday!! 3y
Crazeedi So special!! Whoohoo!❤ 3y
MegaWhoppingCosmicBookwyrm Happy early Birthday! Such a lovely haul. 😍 3y
Branwen @Avanders @Crazeedi @MegaWhoppingCosmicBookwyrm Thank you SO MUCH, friends! 😄💕 3y
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sdbruening
Fables: Legends in exile | Bill Willingham, Lan Medina
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Pickpick

This was awesome; I‘m excited to read the next volumes. A modern take on characters from fairy tales living in exile in NYC from their homeland because of the invading Adversary. Snow White, the Big Bad Wolf (in human form), Jack (of Beanstalk fame), Bluebeard, and Rose Red are central characters in this one. Murder mystery vibe.

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Tonton
Fables 1 Legends in Exile | Bill Willingham, Lan Medina
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Mehso-so

What happens when fairy tale characters escape from their world into ours? More fun than I thought, with a murder to be solved and need to keep from the real world. Quirky and thorny relationships, but very predictable. Liked the artwork, and it‘s nice for a break or palate cleanser. Won‘t be following the whole series.

Velvetfur Sounds like a good idea for a story 😊 4y
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Kristy_K
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Pickpick

I bought this after I saw high praise for it from a few people but the cover initially turned me off so I put it on my shelf for a few years. However, I ended up enjoying it. All of our favorite fairy tale characters are in exile in New York, living hidden lives while they long to return to their magical lands. This first volume revolves around a crime.

⭐️⭐️⭐️💫

#graphicnovel #fantasy

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readingjedi
Fables 1 Legends in Exile | Bill Willingham, Lan Medina
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Pickpick

Not as immediately nor as thoroughly hooked by this as I was by Saga but it is definitely intriguing. It reminded me a little of the TV series Once Upon A Time which I loved (back when I still watched TV.) The artwork is gritty and kinda retro looking (don't know a real lot about this genre.) The relationship between Snow White and the Wolf is one I'm keen to follow.

Sweetkokoro I got 3 volumes into Fables before I dropped it. It just got super long winded and boring for me, hopefully it keeps holding your attention. I liked the idea and premises of the story I just wish I was able to really get into it. 5y
esurient @Sweetkokoro I bounced from this series a bit later than you. I found it incredibly inventive at the start, but I felt Willingham became too soap-boxy pushing his preferred characters and ideologies. 5y
batsy I really enjoyed this series but left off after about 8 or 9 volumes; need to resume! 5y
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geekybookgirl2
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Pickpick

I enjoyed this volume collecting the first five issues. It is a very interesting concept and loved seeing how the fairytale characters were living in our world. I enjoyed the detective story and can't wait to see how this series plays out.

⭐⭐⭐⭐

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LeticiaToraci
Fables 1 Legends in Exile | Bill Willingham, Lan Medina
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This seems interesting.

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Schlinkles
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1. The whole series of Fables
2. Jasper Fforde
3. Footloose
4. Falafel, fennel, fritters, fudge

#manicmonday #letterF @JoScho

JoScho Thanks for playing 💕 6y
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kidamy
Fables 1 Legends in Exile | Bill Willingham, Lan Medina
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Mehso-so

This was okay; just not for me. A lot of people would tell me to lighten up, but there were some small snags in the investigation that I just couldn't suspend my disbelief for.

I mean, I have no problem believing the premise of all these characters from fables finding themselves in our would, but the way they conducted a murder investigation was pretty silly. Again, it's just not for me.

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RedbagReadbooks
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Pickpick

4.5/5🙀. I loved these characters. Off to crack open the second one.

LauraJ Nice mustache... 6y
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Sweetkokoro
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Pickpick

Finished reading Vol.1 of Fables (issues 1-5) the other day. I‘m a sucker for fairytales and retellings, it‘s always a joy to read different takes on the classics. The first vol had a good opening tale and instantly captured me, from recognizing the fairytale characters to actually enjoying the detective story involved, definitely one I would recommend to others i can tell it‘s going to be enjoyable.
#fables #fairytales

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LiterRohde
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All 22 Volumes of Fables have gorgeous covers, beautiful illustrations and great stories.

#GG40K

Bronte_Chintz I absolutely love the Fables comics! And you‘re right, stunning covers! 6y
GondorGirl I agree completely! These covers are all brilliant! 6y
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kaykay521
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Pickpick

I‘m obsessed with fairy tales and especially love the fairy tale characters living in our world aspect. I‘ve been meaning to read this forever and it did not disappoint. Ready to start on volume 2 👍

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Bengali.bookworm
Fables 1 Legends in Exile | Bill Willingham, Lan Medina
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Pickpick

So so goood!!!!

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CareBear
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So I‘m participating in this passport to CT libraries. First stop at a library not my own and look what treasures I found!!! My own library has ZERO adult graphic novels; this one has a whole section! Definitely will be going back! #litsyloveslibraries

Captivatedbybooks Ooo i wonder if they do something like this in PA 6y
MoMogrl @CareBear how does this work? Have lived in CT my whole life and never heard of this.... 6y
mcipher They have lots at the Groton Public library (near work so i go there a lot)! But that‘s a hike for you. 😆 6y
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CareBear @MoMogrl there‘s a list of participating libraries - each one you visit will stamp you and give you a little item. Lasts through April. Then they do a drawing for a $150 visa gift card! They also give a gift card to the person with the most stamps. 6y
CareBear @mcipher good to know! I travel for work a lot (and we are often down that way to play poker), so I‘ll have to stop in sometime! 6y
RainyDayReading Fables!! 6y
mcipher Cool! Let me know if you go and find anything good. ☺️ 6y
kspenmoll Have to watch for that another time if ends in April. 6y
Suet624 We have a passport program in Vermont too. It‘s a lovely way to see so many different libraries. 6y
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Christyco125
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Pickpick

On recommendation from the local comic store, I picked up Fables Vol 1 & 2. Not bad story lines, the art is pretty good but not really a replacement for Saga. They are similar to Once Upon A Time but better. #2018christyread #hookedongraphics

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Betty
Fables 1 Legends in Exile | Bill Willingham, Lan Medina
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Enjoyed this much more than I expected, a good detective story. Thanks to Litsy, I learned about Libby.

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shahn77
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Pickpick

This was an interesting graphic novel. Fairy tale characters are living in New York and keeping their true identities under wraps. There were some great characterizations and the story was good. I am not sure if I will continue this series, but I am glad I read this one.

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jackilynn
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Pickpick

I really enjoyed this. I am a sucker for fractured/twisted fairy tales & this definitely delivered. I can't wait to pick up the next volume.

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Carolyn11215
Pickpick

I think this may have been the first graphic novel/comics I can say I have thoroughly enjoyed in many years. The story line is fabulous, the sarcasm/wit well done and the illustrations are absolutely gorgeous!

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Carolyn11215
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Loved the prequel short story included in the back of the graphic novel! And these fabulous black and white illustrations!

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Carolyn11215
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So much fun! Such gorgeous illustrations! Can‘t wait to read the next volume!

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Carolyn11215
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Much sarcasm and some absolutely breathtaking illustrations.

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readinginthedark
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Prince Charming is a serial womanizer and #ratbastard if I ever saw one. The referred to incident was just the beginning! #speechbubblechallenge #LetsGetGraphicWeeklongMarathon

batsy Enjoyed this series but haven't kept up with it. Love how Prince Charming is revealed to be exactly the kind of person we knew he'd be... 6y
readinginthedark @batsy Yeah, I‘ve had this sitting on my shelf for a year or two. 🙈Needless to say, I‘ll be reading them now! And I know what you mean! They did that well with the princes in the musical, Into the Woods, as well. 6y
batsy @readinginthedark I need to watch that! 6y
readinginthedark @batsy The newer movie is really good, but my favorite is the original Broadway cast on DVD! 6y
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readinginthedark
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Rose Red‘s apartment/Bigby‘s crime scene is #bloodydisgusting ! #speechbubblechallenge #LetsGetGraphicWeeklongMarathon

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readinginthedark
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Bluebeard and The Adversary are both #villainous characters in different ways. #speechbubblechallenge #LetsGetGraphicWeeklongMarathon

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readinginthedark
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Ooh, #sassattack ! I‘m finding lots of panels for the #speechbubblechallenge so I‘ll try not to go too crazy. I love this gn so much already!!! #LetsGetGraphicWeeklongMarathon

TobeyTheScavengerMonk I always imagined Bigby and Snow as Luke and Lorelai. 6y
readinginthedark @TobeyTheScavengerMonk I haven‘t watched enough of Gilmore Girls to compare, but visually they‘d match well! 6y
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bookworm.krizia
Legends in Exile | Bill Willingham
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Pickpick

It was a quick and 'light' read. I loved the characterization of these old characters. I loved them when I was small and i loved them even more now that I'm older. :)

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littlelibrarian
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Finally started this and love it so far! Reimagined fairy tales are SO in my wheelhouse!

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jb72
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Finally got this in the mail a few days ago. Gonna try my hand at graphic novels. I'm mad at the post office for rolling it up and shoving it in the PO Box. 😤

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bookishnerd
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I could have picked just one short book, but comics and graphic novels are short and here are just some of mine! Day 29 - Short Books. #readathon #30daysofreadathon

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Iceangel9
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Pickpick

These were so fun!

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Leslie2
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The result of a very successful shopping trip today! Volumes 1-6 at an amazing price!

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HollyB3
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Pickpick

Interesting concept. I enjoyed that the writer decided to make these classic fairy tales a whole new adventure. He thought completely outside the box and I'm curious to see where it goes to next.

OSChamberlain This got adapted into a video game that I enjoyed very much! 7y
CynCruz23 This series is amazing!!! It gets better and better - I reread the entire series at least 2-3 times a year. It is full of well developed characters, arresting story arcs, fantastic world building - just the best!! I hope you continue to read the series 7y
HollyB3 @CynCruz23 definitely going to continue reading! Especially with such a rousing endorsement. That's awesome. 😀 7y
HollyB3 @OSChamberlain so cool!! 7y
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HollyB3
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Pinocchio is hating being 'a real boy' and I'm dying. This series is a damn trip so far.

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batsy
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When the sheriff of Fabletown, Bigby Wolf, turns back into the Big Bad Wolf 🐺

#wolves #junetunz @Cinfhen

Cinfhen 🙌🏻💗🐺excellent choice 7y
TobeyTheScavengerMonk Looooooove Fables. 7y
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ericarobynreads
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Pickpick

This first graphic novel was so much fun! I can't wait to check out Volume 2!!

Check out my full review here: http://ericarobynreads.blogspot.com/2017/04/graphic-novel-review-fables-vol-1.ht...

Eyelit 💜 Fables! 7y
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Jgotham
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This book is way deeper than I gave it credit

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Jgotham
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Havin a drink and enjoying Fables Vol 1

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Casi
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Pickpick

So I read this once many years ago and retained almost all of it, which is surprising for my spotty memory. It's a really good introduction to a very interesting world, if a bit dry. There's a lot of talking for a comic book, particularly in the last issue. But the characters are interesting and it does keep you engaged. Definitely worth checking out.

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cleoh
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just another book series that's encouraging my love of fairytales 😍📚

Zelma This series is so much fun! 👍 7y
cleoh @Zelma I think I'm hooked! 7y
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stacybmartin
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Pickpick

I saw this series at my library and figured I'd give it a shot. I do adore fairytale retellings. It was definitely an interesting take and I've already got more volumes on hold at the library.

Bookgoil One of my faves!!! 7y
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NovelGirl82
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Book Mail!! I got the next volume of Rat Queens, and I decided to try out Fables!

Riveted_Reader_Melissa I like Rat Queens, I haven't tried the other one yet. 7y
NovelGirl82 @Riveted_Reader_Melissa I love Rat Queens! It's one of my favorites. Fables looked really interesting, and I've heard some good things about it. I'll let you know when I get through this volume! 7y
Riveted_Reader_Melissa @NovelGirl82 Please do and thank you! 7y
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Melmar
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#riotgrams #comics Our favorite fairy tale characters with a twist