M E H . 
 Aside from mysteries, I also love reading retellings, so I took it upon myself to read Towering because I've always loved Rapunzel too. This book, though it really was a retelling, lacked a lot of stuff. 
 SLOW PACING 
 The pacing sucked. It took me more than 2 weeks to finish this book. And I tried to continue reading it as much as I can. I just keep on falling asleep whenever I do. 
 FLAT CHARACTERS 
 Given their situation, I expected the characters to be more interesting. 
 But if you're looking for a novel with characters who kiss and fall in love hours after they've met, then this is your book. 
 "Besides, even though I'd only known her a day, I thought I was falling in love with her." 
 Seriously. 
 I also know that this was going to be a modern fantasy novel, which most young readers love, but the whole story just felt weak for me. 
 It just wasn't the retelling I hoped it would be.