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Entwined by Heather Dixon

Jun 30, 2011 23:41

Publisher: Greenwillow, 2011
Genre: Fantasy
Sub-genre: Fairy tale, Swords and Sorcery, YA
Rating: 4 pints of blood

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Comments 4

calico_reaction July 2 2011, 12:36:02 UTC

I hadn't given this book much thought BECAUSE of the pretty cover (I've been burnt too often in the past), so I'll have to take a look now!

janicu July 2 2011, 17:33:15 UTC

I'm with calico here in not giving the book much thought because of the cover. So wary of YA these days. If it's a new to me author and not free (ie picked up at BEA, sent to me), a cover isn't enough. But you have me interested in this one - 4 cups, and delightful? Hmm. The only thing I'm worried about is the not-as-strong main pairing. The romance can make or break a story for me.

Wildwood Dancing misreall July 2 2011, 21:01:45 UTC

I read Entwined, and while I thought parts of it were lovely and well written, I think Wildwood Dancing by Juliet Marillier was a more interesting retelling.

But the cover of Entwined is divine!

edgyauthor July 3 2011, 15:02:55 UTC

The Twelve Dancing Princesses has always been one of my all-time favorite fairytales. Knowing there's complex family relationships, too--something I love but hardly see in YA--makes me want to check out this book even more!