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Princess Ryn's older brothers are turned into swans by their new stepmother. This retelling of the Grimms' tale "The Six Swans" is fleshed out with a fantasy framework that employs believable catalysts to unpack some of the tale's more mystical plot points, bringing readers into close sympathy with protagonist Ryn. Inventive twists on the original bring vitality to the well-known ending.
Reviewer: Anita L. Burkam
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September, 2018
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This retelling of "The Brave Little Tailor" adds another deception to those that characterized the original: protagonist Saville is a girl who disguises herself as a boy so she can take over father's tailoring business after he falls ill. Political intrigue and a larger-than-necessary cast of characters overcomplicate the story, but Saville's motivations make her a likable heroine.