Genre: Young Adult
Sub Genre: Fantasy; Fairy Tale
Retelling, The Wild Swans, Magic
Rating: 4 out of 5 Stars
Back Cover: When her mother, the
queen, is attacked by an unnatural beast, Alexandra tries every one of her healing
skills, but her greatest effort is not enough. Too soon Alexandra’s father, the
king, is spellbound by a beautiful stranger – a woman intent on having the
Kingdom to herself. In a terrifying moment, all Alexandra knows disappears,
including her beloved brothers, and she is suddenly banished to a barren land
unlike her own. But Alexandra has more gifts than even she realizes, and she’ll
need to master all of them as she is confronted with magic, murder, and the
strongest of evil forces.
The Swan Kingdom is
a re-telling of a famous fairy tale called 'The Wild Swans' by Hans
Christian Andersen. There are a few changes from the original story. But the
base is the same story. Alexandra though believes herself to be a cunning
women. One who is able to do magical workings. Her mother has taught her till
her untimely death. After which her whole world is turned upside down. But she
strives to find her brothers as she dreams of Gabriel. This is a brilliant
retelling with a very strong female character in Alexandra. She doesn’t believe
in herself for a long time but then realizes what she is capable of. It is one
of those stories that you will want to read again and again as it is full of
magic and romance. I really enjoyed this book
Publisher: Candlewick Press
ISBN: 0763642932
Pages: 272
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