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A Change of Heart (Hearts of Avarin #1) by Madisyn Carlin
A Change of Heart by Madisyn Carlin is such an encouraging, cozy read. There are so many threads of mystery, romance, and intrigue that had me hooked until the end! I really loved the Cinderella vibes of the book, almost like we were looking at Cinderella from a tangental perspective. Here’s more information on the…
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The Dancer and the Dragon Speaker by Laurie Lucking
The Dancer and the Dragon Speaker is a fun, fantasy retelling of the Twelve Dancing Princesses and a lesser-known tale. While it is a short read, it makes up for it in adventure and intrigue. This book releases on December 6th, and I had the pleasure of an early copy. All thoughts expressed are my own. Here…
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A Noble Princess by Saraina Whitney (Cornerstone #5)
If you’re looking for sweet, Christian fiction with deep themes, you’ll love A Noble Princess. I read this book in 2 days, but this is one of those books that I’m going to have to read again. It’s full of struggles faced by real characters, and yet there’s so much humor and hope throughout! Ratings…
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Nettled: A Wild Swans Retelling by Sarah Carlisle
I’ve come to really love Sarah Carlisle’s series of fairytale retellings, especially now with Nettled. I’d seen Maeryn’s story hinted at quite a few times in other books of the series, and I was so excited when I got the chance to read an ARC before the release date of September 26th! I’m a bit…
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The Caring and the Cursed (Intertwined Tales)
I’ve been reading a lot of fairytale retellings recently, and The Caring and the Cursed intrigued me because it included Puss in Boots! It’s a novella, so it was a quick read, but I enjoyed it. The book releases October 4th, 2024, and here’s a quick blurb from Goodreads: A cursed prince. A miller’s daughter…
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Once Upon an Apple by Gabrielle Land
I had the pleasure of receiving an early copy of this book, and it was an overall pleasant read. 🙂 I have a soft spot for fairytale retellings, especially with cute animals! Once Upon an Apple is a cozy, sweet retelling with modern slang that makes for an interesting twist! Ratings for Once Upon an Apple…
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Entwined, a retelling of the Twelve Dancing Princesses
This was a nostalgic read for me, as I read it way, way back in middle school (lol 10 years ago now). I love Twelve Dancing Princess retellings, and Entwined by Heather Dixon is such a wonderful take on the classic story. For a quick recap, The Twelve Dancing Princess is a Grimm fairy tale…
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Tested: A Princess and the Pea Retelling by S. Carlisle
I recently had the pleasure of picking up a free eARC of Tested: A Princess and the Pea Retelling by Sarah Carlisle in exchange for an honest review. And, let me tell you, I plan on adding this book to my physical library ASAP! It was such a wonderful surprise, both magical and grounded and…
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The Bear of Rosethorn Ring by Kirsten Fichter
The Bear of Rosethorn Ring is where, I think, the world of Once Upon a Twist Tales hits its stride. The Bear of Rosethorn Ring is book 4 in the series so far, following Marita and Diamond, reunited identical twins, as they go on the hunt to find their missing father. It’s important to read…
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Diamond, a surprising twist on Rapunzel fairytale
Diamond is book 3 in the Once Upon a Twist Tales series, after The Rose and the Balloon and Spindle Dreams–and it’s great. Diamond follows a loose retelling of the Rapunzel fairytale. Being my favorite of all the fairytales, I came in with solid expectations and Fichter delivered! For reference, Diamond follows the life of…
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Spindle Dreams, Sleeping Beauty with a fiery surprise
After finishing The Rose and the Balloon, I rushed to pick up Spindle Dreams, book two in the Once Upon a Twist Tales series. Spindle Dreams is a loose retelling of Sleeping Beauty that follows a not-so-skilled spinner, Marita Kadlec, as she struggles to pull her family out of poverty. We also join Felix, a…
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The Rose and the Balloon, innovative twist on an old fairytale
The Rose and the Balloon by Kristen Fichter is a great twist on my favorite fairytale, Beauty and the Beast. It came out in 2016, so I’m a bit late here, but it was so worth the read. It is book 1 in a (currently) 5-book series, Once Upon a Twist Tales. For brief context,…