Entwined

Heather Dixon

Mar 2011 · Harper Collins

About this ebook

Come and mend your broken hearts here. In this retelling of the classic tale "The Twelve Dancing Princesses," the eldest princess must fight to save her family—and her heart—from an ancient dark magic within the palace walls. "Full of mystery, lush settings, and fully orbed characters, Dixon's debut is both suspenseful and rewarding."—ALA Booklist

Just when Azalea should feel that everything is before her—beautiful gowns, dashing suitors, balls filled with dancing—it's taken away. All of it. And Azalea is trapped. The Keeper understands. He's trapped, too, held for centuries within the walls of the palace. So he extends an invitation.

Every night, Azalea and her eleven sisters may step through the enchanted passage in their room to dance in his silver forest, but there is a cost. The Keeper likes to keep things. Azalea may not realize how tangled she is in his web until it is too late. "Readers who enjoy stories of royalty, romance, and magic will delight in Dixon's first novel."—Publishers Weekly

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Ratings and reviews

If you're a fan of fantasy novels, fairytales, or books set in a historical time period, I would definitely recommend this book. It did seem a little slow in the beginning, but about twenty pages in, the pacing became perfect and there were definitely times that I didn't want to put it down. I do wish that the protagonist's romance had been developed a bit more, but since it was a standalone novel, I understand why it wasn't. The love interest was well-developed though, unlike many standalone novels with romance I've read. The King's character development in this book was wonderful and nearly every scene when he came back from the war had me tering up.

I couldn't take my eyes off of the pages...I was hooked the entire time!!!

As I read I was transferred into my own world that was amazing and I never want to leve it.

About the author

Heather Dixon is the author of the acclaimed Entwined. By day, she is a storyboard animator and artist. She lives in Salt Lake City, Utah.