Fairytales: Retold (Read a fairytale retelling)
March 8, 2022
New takes and enthralling reimaginings of classic fairytales from your childhood.
Wicked by Gregory Maguire
When Dorothy triumphed over the Wicked Witch of the West in L. Frank Baum’s classic tale, we heard only her side of the story. But what about her arch-nemesis, the mysterious Witch? Where did she come from? How did she become so wicked? And what is the true nature of evil?
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Boy, Snow, Bird by Helen Oyeyemi
A heartwarming and sadly whimsical retelling of The Jungle Book, where the jungle is replaced with a graveyard and ghosts instead of wild animal caretakers.
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The Bear and the Nightingale by Katherine Arden
At the edge of the Russian wilderness, winter lasts most of the year and the snowdrifts grow taller than houses. But Vasilisa doesn’t mind—she spends the winter nights huddled around the embers of a fire with her beloved siblings, listening to her nurse’s fairy tales. Above all, she loves the chilling story of Frost, the blue-eyed winter demon, who appears in the frigid night to claim unwary souls…
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The Girl in Red by Christina Henry
A post-apocalyptic take on the perennial classic “Little Red Riding Hood,” about a woman who isn’t as defenseless as she seems.
Bitter Greens by Kate Forsyth
The amazing power and truth of the Rapunzel fairy tale comes alive for the first time in this breathtaking tale of desire, black magic and the redemptive power of love.
Spinning Silver by Naomi Novik
Miryem comes from a family of moneylenders, but her father’s inability to collect his debts has left his family on the edge of poverty–until Miryem takes matters into her own hands. Hardening her heart, the young woman sets out to claim what is owed and soon gains a reputation for being able to turn silver into gold. When an ill-advised boast draws the attention of the king of the Staryk—grim fey creatures who seem more ice than flesh—Miryem’s fate, and that of two kingdoms, will be forever altered.
Spindle’s End by Robin McKinley
A long and leisurely-paced, but still enthralling, retelling of the Sleeping Beauty fairy tale.
Stardust by Neil Gaiman
Young Tristran Thorn will do anything to win the cold heart of beautiful Victoria—even fetch her the star they watch fall from the night sky. But to do so, he must enter the unexplored lands on the other side of the ancient wall that gives their tiny village its name. Beyond that old stone wall, Tristran learns, lies Faerie—where nothing, not even a fallen star, is what he imagined.
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Girls Made of Snow and Glass by Melissa Bashardoust
Entwining stories from the past and present, Girls Made of Snow and Glass traces the relationship of two young women doomed to be rivals from the start. Only one can win all, while the other must lose everything—unless both can find a way to reshape themselves and their story. A dark retelling of Snow White from the perspective of both Snow White and her stepmother.
All the Ever Afters by Danielle Teller
At just 10 years old, Agnes escapes a life of servitude, hoping to create a brighter future. But when she finds herself penniless and expecting a child, she’s forced to return to the manor as caretaker to infant Ella. Jealous of Ella’s comfortable life in comparison to her own daughter’s struggle, Agnes finds it hard to love the child, especially after she becomes her stepmother. This beautiful retelling shines light on the unfairness of life and the complexities of love. It will leave you thoroughly spellbound.
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