Amazing. The illustrations were gorgeous and perfectly followed the stories. Leigh Bardugo creates new fascinating fairy tales with some nods to the old ones sprinkled in. She doesn't end them the way you would expect, and it's absolutely refreshing. One burning question though: 
 (view spoiler)[Was the apprentice actually the Darkling??? (hide spoiler)] 
 I THINK SO. Apparently this was sort of announced beforehand but I didn't know anything about it, his cameo was awesome. 
 Ayama and the Thorn Wood - 5stars 
 The Two Clever Fox - 4.5 stars 
 The Witch of Duva - 5 stars 
 The Soldier Prince - 4 stars 
 Little Knife - 3.5 stars 
 When Water Sang Fire - 5 stars (view spoiler)[Ursula is the Darkling's sister!!! (hide spoiler)]