Midnight in Everwood by M.A. Kuzniar
Age range: 13-18+ years
Recommended for:
A retelling of the Christmas classic, The Nutcracker, this book is filled to the brim with magic, wintery goodness. The perfect read for any time of the year.
The Shadow in the Glass by J.J.A. Hardwood
Age range: 18+ years
Combine Victorian gothic, Cinderella, horror, and a twisted mystery case and what do you get? The Shadow in the Glass. A dash of historical fiction and fantasy, this book has been described as both 'deliciously dark' and 'terrifying'.
The Kingdom of Blazing Phoenix by Julie C. Dao
Age range: 14-17+ years
Cinderella too mainstream for you? Try Kingdom of the Blazing Phoenix, a retelling of an East-Asian fairytale that includes battles between Dragon Lords and the Serpent Kings.
Angel and Bavar by Amy Wilson
Age range: 8-12+ years
Tale as old as time... a modern Beauty and the Beast retelling is found within this middle-grade novel, Angel and Bavar.
Ogre Enchanted by Gail Carson Levine
Age rating: 10-16+ years
Do you actually like fairytale retellings if you haven't read one by Gail Carson Levine? Gail Carson Levine, the author of Ella Enchanted (yes, that movie with Anne Hathaway's iconic Somebody to Love scene!), brings you a Beauty and the Beast retelling in Ogre Enchanted. You'll love it.
