Tag: fairy tale retelling

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Through the Mirror | August 2025 Adult OwlCrate Unboxing Featuring Hemlock & Silver by T. Kingfisher

Join me as I unbox OwlCrate’s August 2025 Adult Fantasy box, Through the Mirror, featuring the gorgeous exclusive edition of Hemlock & Silver by T. Kingfisher. With holographic edges, foil details, custom artwork, and a dark fairy tale atmosphere, this edition is a collector’s dream. 🪞✨📚 Continue reading Through the Mirror | August 2025 Adult OwlCrate Unboxing Featuring Hemlock & Silver by T. Kingfisher

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Fairy Tales & Folklore, Fantasy, Legends, Myths, Fables, Podcast, Romance, Sapphic, Young Adult

The Secret World of Briar Rose Podcast Review | A Sleeping Beauty Retelling About Depression

In this podcast episode, I discuss The Secret World of Briar Rose by Cindy Pham, a powerful Sleeping Beauty retelling that explores depression, grief, healing, and hope through a beautifully crafted fantasy adventure. 🌹✨🖤 Continue reading The Secret World of Briar Rose Podcast Review | A Sleeping Beauty Retelling About Depression

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Fairy Tales & Folklore, Fantasy, Legends, Myths, Fables, Sapphic, Young Adult, YouTube

The Secret World of Briar Rose Review | A Dark Sleeping Beauty Retelling

The Secret World of Briar Rose is a dark and emotional Sleeping Beauty retelling that explores grief, trauma, hope, and healing. While I struggled with the protagonist at times, the themes and storytelling made this a memorable fantasy read. 🌹✨📚 Continue reading The Secret World of Briar Rose Review | A Dark Sleeping Beauty Retelling

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Book Reviews, Fairy Tales & Folklore, Fantasy, Legends, Myths, Fables, Romance, Sapphic, Young Adult

The Secret World of Briar Rose Review: A Beautiful YA Fantasy About Healing, Identity, and Self-Worth

The Secret World of Briar Rose blends fairy tale magic, sapphic representation, and powerful explorations of depression into a captivating YA fantasy filled with heart, healing, and unforgettable character growth. Continue reading The Secret World of Briar Rose Review: A Beautiful YA Fantasy About Healing, Identity, and Self-Worth

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Enemies-to-Lovers, Fairy Tales & Folklore, Fantasy, Feminist, Legends, Myths, Fables, Podcast, Romantasy, Sapphic, Young Adult

🦢✨ A Treachery of Swans: Sapphic Magic, Fairy-Tale Deception, and a Princess You Can’t Trust | Podcast Review

A Treachery of Swans delivers a thrilling sapphic fantasy of magic, deception, and a princess you can’t trust but absolutely won’t forget. Continue reading 🦢✨ A Treachery of Swans: Sapphic Magic, Fairy-Tale Deception, and a Princess You Can’t Trust | Podcast Review

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🦢✨ A Treachery of Swans Review | Sapphic Fairy Tale Retelling Full of Magic & Deception

A Treachery of Swans delivers a gorgeous sapphic fairy tale retelling full of magic, deception, and emotional depth that will captivate fans of reimagined myths and romantic fantasy. Continue reading 🦢✨ A Treachery of Swans Review | Sapphic Fairy Tale Retelling Full of Magic & Deception

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A Treachery of Swans by A.B. Poranek Review: A Sapphic Swan Princess Retelling Full of Magic, Heists, and Betrayal

A Treachery of Swans by A.B. Poranek is a sapphic Swan Princess retelling packed with forbidden magic, political intrigue, and slow-burn romance in a dark YA fantasy world. Continue reading A Treachery of Swans by A.B. Poranek Review: A Sapphic Swan Princess Retelling Full of Magic, Heists, and Betrayal

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