Glints Of Gold: A Fantasy Academy Fairy Tale Retelling Of Rumpelstiltskin

Laura Greenwood

Grimm Academy Series Book 6 · Drowlgon Press

About this ebook

Enter the world of Grimm Academy, a fantasy academy where fairy tale characters go to escape their prophecies. Uncover the magic in this retelling of Rumpelstiltskin.

The mysterious Rumpelstiltskin is determined to claim a new victim.

An unlimited supply of gold is tempting, but what price will Zerrin have to pay?

Zerrin's time at Grimm Academy has been everything she ever wanted it to be. But now her prophecy is about to start, and she has to escape before it's too late.

Can she resist temptation, or is she as doomed as the stories say?

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Glints Of Gold is part of the Grimm Academy fantasy fairy tale romance series and is a standalone retelling of Rumpelstiltskin. It includes a fairy tale heroine determined to save herself and a sweet m/f romance. 

If you enjoy fairy tale retellings, fantasy academy settings, friendship, prophecies, strong heroines, and sweet romance, start the Grimm Academy series!

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Ratings and reviews

This was kind of light, fluffy fun, which is really not at all what comes to mind when I think of any version of Rumpelstiltskin. But that made it a really nice change. However, it hurt my heart a little to see Zerrin's reaction to the Academy and the people there, particularly her initial distrust of Andrew’s motives for being interested in her. Though, I couldn’t help being charmed by the sweetness of their connection and now I want to know “what’s next?”

I really enjoy Laura Greenwood's fairy tale retellings. This was another example of her great retelling abilities. The reader could definitely tell what fairy tale was being retold, however the story was completely different. The story was exciting and had me glued to the pages until the very end to find out what was going to happen. It also included a nice little love story between Zerrin and Andrew and I adore happy endings. I had a great time reading this story. It was new and different from the original. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

(Rumpelstiltskin) Red’s roommate Zerrin is from a poor farming family and gets sent to Grimm for having a prophesy. What I enjoy most about these altered fairy tale versions is the lightheartedness and the hope encased within each story. The main character has a problem and with help from friends or their sweetheart are able to solve and avert tragedy. In case with Rumpelstiltskin, Zerrin keeps her acquired skill after avoiding her prophesy. And I like the good fortune it creates.