Swan Lake and the Wild Swans
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“Fly like great birds, who have no voice.”
– Hans Christian Andersen
Swan Lake is one of the most beloved ballets in the world.
Hans Christian Andersen’s The Wild Swan pulls on similar themes of being cursed to be a swan.
Swan Lake/Wild Swan Retellings
Here’s a list of retellings I’ve found for either Swan Lake or The Wild Swans.
Check below for my reviews of some of them!
(Books marked with a * are either standalones
or first in series.)
A Captive of Wing and Feather – Melanie Cellier In this reimagining of the classic tale, Swan Lake, the trapped princess must find the courage to overcome her past if she has any hope of turning a tragedy into a happy ending. |
C is for Curse – Anthology Evil curses, promises – broken or kept, and mistaken identities. Six stories that explore how love can find the truth within. |
The Sorcerer and the Swan Princess – Lucy Tempest * A beautiful Swan Lake retelling that brings in the beautiful elements of the ballet. |
Gryphons’ Sister – Kimberly A. Rogers The curse stole her voice, but breaking it may cost everything she holds dear. |
Kingdom of Feathers – Deborah Grace White A prince who’s king too soon, a princess determined never to be queen—two kingdoms at war |
The Wild Swans – K. M. Shea A retelling of the German Six Swans fairytale and the Dutch Wild Swans fairytale. |
The Sorcerer and the Swan Princess
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.
The Golden Ball
The Golden Ball: A Frog Prince, Swan Lake, and Cinderella Retelling by Erika Everest (Tales from the Kingdoms of Fable book 2) The League of