Oh, resolution tpb. This is the one which brings Bigsby (and Ghost) back. And sets Bagira free, because Mowgli accomplished that earlier task, through fire and great schemes of Bigsby not wanting to be found.

I *LOVE* all the scenes with the little kids. And I like that they are being trained up proper by The North Wind, and that they get challenged that until they can make 30 days they can not leave. I love how much Red continues to grow.

I love that Bigsby went on a mission before coming back, and the whole of the conversation between Charming (as Snow's ex-husband who actually cares about the if...) an' Bigsby (as the father of Snow's children) before he leaves about whether there should be some message to give. Which I won't spoil because it was too perfect.

I love how exactly they get around the rule. And I love the whole of the wedding issue. I love all the little new insights into Cinderella.

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Awesome series-I especially liked this one, with the Snow and Bigby plot. ( )

Great volume. I especially liked Bigby's story and the part where he uses the Israel analogy to scare the Adversary. Brilliant stuff! ( )

On we go! Continuing on with the main story of Fables, we have Mowgli trying to find Bigby, Cinderella negotiating with the giants that live in the skies (all of them), and finally a happy reunion.

Really, it makes sense in context.

It's a crazy story, a quick read, and a lot of fun. I really like seeing how the characters grow and change and the underdog story of a whole pile of powerful immortal supernatural beings... (It's crazy when you say it that way).

Plus, you get the awesome(ly silly) way they stylize Russian:



They did the same with Arabic back in [b:Fables, Vol. 7: Arabian Nights|21327|Fables, Vol. 7 Arabian Nights (and Days)|Bill Willingham|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1327962799l/21327._SX50_.jpg|2542586], but it was a bit less obvious. A fun way to do it.

Spoilers:



Mowgli is kind of an awesome badass, even if he doesn't have much in the way of character beyond... badassness.



Up in the clouds, it turns out Bigby's afraid of heights, so of couse SECRET AGENT CINDERELLA has to mess with him.



I do enjoy that relationship. And hey, little Ghosty seventh child reveals secrets. :) ( )

I feel much better about the treatment of Kipling's work this time around. ( )