Once Upon a Time They Lived Happily Ever After

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Pub Date 6 Sep 2024 | Archive Date 27 Sep 2024

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Once Upon a Time They Lived Happily Ever After is a hand-illustrated novel that deals with themes of unrequited love, materialism versus spirituality, and the abuse of authoritarian power. It details the adventures of a sixteen-year-old boy struggling to remain within the sphere of the girl he loves while confronting a nemesis he seemingly can't avoid. He faces these dilemmas whilst being thrust from one strange world to another - worlds he unwittingly becomes charged with saving.

Once Upon a Time They Lived Happily Ever After is a Fact-Fiction Action-Adventure Fantasy, a Dark Comedy Romance, and a semi-autobiographical satire. It even has and an allegorical poem with a dragon contained within its pages. Despite its title, the novel certainly isn't a fairytale. It took thirty years to write and illustrate yet, I feel, is as relevant today as it was when pen was first put to paper.

Once Upon a Time They Lived Happily Ever After is a hand-illustrated novel that deals with themes of unrequited love, materialism versus spirituality, and the abuse of authoritarian power. It details...


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Once Upon a Time They Lived Happily Ever After is a unique novel that weaves themes of unrequited love, the clash between materialism and spirituality, and the misuse of power. Following a sixteen-year-old boy's journey through bizarre worlds while grappling with his feelings and a persistent nemesis, the story offers a unique blend of fact-fiction action-adventure and dark comedy romance. I thoroughly enjoyed the rich storytelling and the way the author balances deep, meaningful themes with engaging adventures. It's a wonderfully crafted tale that stayed with me long after I turned the last page.

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✨ Ready for a wild ride? Once Upon a Time They Lived Happily Ever After is your ticket! This book throws you into the chaotic adventures of a teen boy bouncing between strange worlds, battling love woes and evil foes—all with stunning illustrations that bring every scene to life. I couldn't put it down because it's not just a story; it's an experience filled with humor, heart, and epic battles. If you're looking for something fresh and unforgettable, grab this book now! 🐉📚

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This uses the fairy tale element in a way that I was looking for and enjoyed about the concept. The stories and poems were everything that I was looking for and glad everything worked together.

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