A Mirror Mended

This is the second time this year I've read a Fairy Tale themed book filled with obscure modern references. I guess it's an attempt to connect with the reader. It has an "Oh the Cleverness of me!" - Peter Pan vibe to it. And frankly it's annoying. Just as I was getting absorbed into the story, the author would insert a random modern reference which would take me completely out of the tale. My mind would wander to follow the reference instead of continuing on the with story. It's unfortunate because the premis of the story was really interesting. I would have loved to learn and explore more. The fact it is so short is really an injustice because the story has a lot more to offer. Am I glad I read it? Yes. Would I pick it up again? Maybe. But only to flip to a few pages.