Sacrifice: A Snow Queen Retelling by K. M. Shea (The Snow Queen Book 2) Once feared and despised for her magic, Princess Rakel is now hailed as a hero as she uses her snow powers to lead the resistance against the invading Chosen Army. But will being revered as the Snow Queen be enough for […]
Heart of Ice: A Snow Queen Retelling by K. M. Shea (The Snow Queen Book 1) Princess Rakel has lived her entire life in isolation, ever since her magical ice and snow powers were first discovered when she was a young child. Locked away in her ice castle on a distant mountain, she has no
“The Snow Queen” is a beautiful tale of a young girl and her quest to find her missing friend. Written in 1844 by Hans Christian Andersen, it’s a story of friendship and trust, but most of all loyalty. In the story, the main character, Gerda, embarks on a journey to rescue her best friend, Kai,
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In September 2022, Disney released a book titled Beyond the Tiara, a beautiful volume that looks at the history of twelve of our favorite Princess movies. It’s a commentary on the evolution of the original fairy tale into the modern versions we love: movies, musicals, costumes, songs, and the actresses that gave our heroines their
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Wishtress by Nadine Brandes Myrthe was born with the greatest Talent of all – the ability to grant wishes with her tears. But a wayward Wish leads to Myrthe being curses. Now the next time she cries, she’ll die. Like everyone else, Bastiaan had to travel to the Well of Talents to receive his. He’s
Carabosse and the Spindle Spell: A Sleeping Beauty Retelling by Sylvia Mercedes (Villain’s Ever After) Princess Carabosse’s kingdom is threatened by the Warlock King and his fairy-gifted daughter Aurora. The Dragon Lords have sworn allegiance to the Briar Crown and the Rose Crown. But when Aurora gains control of the Briar Crown, who will the
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The Prince and the Sea Witch: A Little Mermaid Retelling by A. G. Marshall (A Villain’s Ever After) After learning the truth of why mermaids lure humans to their deaths, Briony turns her back on her people. As a social outcast and one who makes potions no less, she soon gains the reputation of a
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The Baker and the Wolf: A Retelling of Little Red Riding Hood by J. M. Stengl (Villain’s Ever After) Cerise believes she’s happy being a baker, even as she continues to mourn the loss of her father. Her mother gave her a cloak that repels men, yet is constantly throwing suitors at her. Cerise has
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The Sorcerer and the Swan Princess: A Swan Lake Retelling by Lucy Tempest (Villain’s Ever After) Aventina has been confirmed as crown princess of Opona. Her childhood sweetheart has reappeared. Her leg is healing – finally. If it weren’t for her jealous sister and the loss of ability to dance, life would be just about
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Gothel and the Maiden Prince: A Retelling of Rapunzel by W. R. Gingell (Villain’s Ever After) Gothel has magic, a tower, and a princess. Unfortunately, she also has a prince problem. Lucien is only the latest in a long line of magic users intent on freeing the princess. But when locked into a battle of
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