Little Wren and the Big Forest (The Legends of the First Empire 0.6), by Michael J. Sullivan

Little Wren and the Big Forest by Michael J. Sullivan

My rating: 2 of 5 stars


This was, unfortunately, a quick and painful read. We’re observing how Wren enters the big – forbidden and foreboding – forest despite her entire family having disappeared in it before.

Even worse: She goes into the forest knowing full well it’s a trap and, “being eight years old and small for her age” she has absolutely nothing to expect but being lost forever herself.

As if that wasn’t enough already, the story feels forced, a lacklustre piece that’s even gory in part which is something I’m definitely not used to when it comes to Michael’s books and other short stories.

Ultimately, it ends with a whimper of a solution that is as forgettable as the entire thing.

Just stay away from this short story and choose from Michael’s other works which are simply marvellous!





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