By: Heather Dixon
I've had this one on my list for some time now, and was pleased when I saw that it was part of Harper Teen's Epic Deals promotion in January. So, I snagged my 99 cent ebook, and hunkered down with a blanket and my Nook, and proceeded to devour this story into the wee hours of the evening.
I imagine that most of you are familiar with the story of the 12 Dancing Princesses, so I won't provide a synopsis. It's your standard 12 sisters that sneak out at night to dance. They are forbidden to tell where they are going or why. The King puts out an offer of marriage to the oldest sister to whomever can discover where the girls are going at night.
This is a fun addition to the retellings of The 12 Dancing Princesses. Though each sister had a distinct personality, being the reader that I am, many of the characters still blurred together for me. I loved each of the older girls' romances (which is probably my favorite part of retellings). While there isn't much suspense or plot twists (meaning the reader will definitely know where the story is going), the tension is still built up nicely as the characters discover the tangled web they've got themselves wrapped up in.
I'd recommend Entwined to those who are fans of the genre, and especially to younger readers. And, after you've read this one, definitely try out Wildwood Dancing by Juliet Marillier and Princess of the Midnight Ball by Jessica Day George.
I enjoyed your review of "Entwined", I've added it to my TBR list. I've also had "Princess of the Midnight Ball" on my list for a while, so I'm looking forward to reading these books!
ReplyDeleteI've actually read a book before you for once! I really enjoyed this too, and I liked that the oldest 3 had romances instead of just the eldest. It was a good retelling. I still think Jessica Day George's version was my favorite though.
ReplyDeleteI just got Entwined on my Kindle and I can't wait to read it. I'm a sucker for fairytales :)
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