Had I seen this book in a bookstore (when they still existed, I mean), I would have immediately dismissed it based on the cover alone. The flames, the red lips, Lips Touch... come on. However, after seeing Tatiana and Meredith's reviews, I decided to give it a try. Plus I had just finished Jellicoe Road and knew that whatever I read next wouldn't compare, so I might as well try something different. Lips Touch, to put it simply, was lovely. This book of grown up fairy tales, each beautifully illustrated, was an unexpected treat. I highly recommend it, especially after reading something as rich and emotionally complex as a Melina Marchetta.