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Lyndsey Gollogly (2893 KP) rated The Wild Swans ( Timeless Fairytales book 2) in Books

Jan 5, 2022  
The Wild Swans ( Timeless Fairytales book 2)
The Wild Swans ( Timeless Fairytales book 2)
K M Shea | 2022 | Fiction & Poetry
8
8.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
3of 230
Kindle
The Wild Swans ( Timeless Fairytales book 2)
By K M Shea

Elise is the foster-daughter of the King of Arcainia, a mathematician, and the country's treasurer. She is not a hero. But when her step-mother, a wicked witch, curses Elise's seven foster-brothers - the princes of Arcainia - and turns them into swans, Elise is the only one who can save them. To break the curse, she must knit seven shirts made of stinging nettles, but there's a catch. She has to complete the shirts without uttering a word, and if she doesn't finish the task, Arcainia and her foster-brothers will be lost. THE WILD SWANS is a retelling of the German Six Swans fairytale and the Dutch Wild Swans fairytale. It is a story of humor, love, adventure, and magic, and it is part of the top selling Timeless Fairy Tales series - a series comprised of loosely related adaptations of your favorite fairytales. All Timeless Fairy Tales take place in the same world and can be read all together, or as individual, stand-alone books.

I must confess I’d never heard of this fairytale where have I been!! This was beautiful and a sure sign of love and strength. I love K M Shea her books are just so well written. Definitely recommended to those that love retellings of fairytales.
  
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Merissa (13668 KP) rated My Swan Prince in Books

Apr 1, 2025  
My Swan Prince
My Swan Prince
Maria Vickers | 2025 | LGBTQ+, Romance, Science Fiction/Fantasy
7
7.0 (1 Ratings)
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MY SWAN PRINCE is a retelling of The Six Swans where one of the main characters (Max) is a descendant of the original swans and hates the story. The other MC (Lourde) is part of the witch's line, being brought up to know his destiny is to kill the last swan and rid the world of their influence.

Max is very wealthy but works hard. His only friend is his bodyguard, Fizz. He does a lot of work for charity and ends up getting roped into storytime at a library. That would be okay except he has to read The Six Swans. Lourde goes to Chicago from London, determined to find and kill the last swan shifter. These two have a history and bond that neither are aware of at first. The story unravels a complicated history and motives.

This is a fast-paced story with a lot of backstory/history to understand. I'll be honest, I didn't get it all as I kept having to go back and figure out just who was which name. Although Max and Lourde were protective over each other, I didn't feel much of a connection between them other than what I was told had happened.

It was a good retelling of an underrated Brothers Grimm story.

** same worded review will appear elsewhere **

* A copy of this book was provided to me with no requirements for a review. I voluntarily read this book; the comments here are my honest opinion. *

Merissa
Archaeolibrarian - I Dig Good Books!
Apr 1, 2025
  
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Morgan Sheppard (1007 KP) created a post

Dec 22, 2025  
❄️ As December draws in and the world turns quiet, Sealed with a Curse invites you into a kingdom shaped by loss, grief, and the dangerous touch of divine magic.

Once, Selene walked the halls of Melthkior as a companion to its Princes. Now, she endures their cruelty as a swan herder—alone but for her beloved swans and the kindness of the kitchen folk. When the gods intervene and a terrible curse strikes the six Princes, Selene faces an impossible choice: help those who hurt her… or leave them to their fate.

A haunting, emotional fairytale retelling woven with Welsh mythology, perfect for reflective winter reading. 🦢✨

https://books2read.com/SealedwithaCurse

#DecemberReading #WinterFantasy #SealedWithACurse #FairytaleRetelling #MythicFantasy #BookishWinter
      
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Morgan Sheppard (1007 KP) created a post

Jan 6, 2026  
January carries a hush to it, the kind that settles into your bones and makes space for sorrow, reflection, and stories steeped in magic ❄️✨📖

Sealed with a Curse is a tale of loss, abuse, and courage, as Selene, once cherished companion to six Princes, finds herself enduring cruelty born of grief after a kingdom shatters with the Queen’s death.

With only her swans and the kindness of the kitchens for comfort, Selene’s world begins to change when Conway appears, offering warmth, devotion, and the possibility of something more, even as the Gods stir and a terrible curse seals the Princes’ fate.

As the year turns and hope feels fragile, ask yourself: would you choose mercy, love, or freedom when forgiveness costs everything? 💔✨

📚 Begin the journey here https://books2read.com/SealedwithaCurse

#JanuaryReads #FantasyRomance #FairytaleRetelling #CursedPrinces #WinterReading #EpicFantasy #BookMagic #SlowBurnRomance
      
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Morgan Sheppard (1007 KP) created a post

Sep 21, 2022 (Updated Sep 21, 2022)  
And it's LIVE! Happy Release Day to me.

The ebook is available now in the #KU program. Apologies if you are waiting for the paperback and hardcover versions. Amazon are taking their time with those.

A kingdom in mourning… Six Princes turned dark in their grief… One maiden holds hope to save them.

Selene, the Swan Herder for the kingdom of Melthkior, once filled her days in the company of the Royal Family. She grew up as a companion for the Princes of the kingdom, and they enjoyed close friendships. But when the Queen died during the birth of her sixth son, everything changed. The King fell into mourning, and the Princes turned dark and cruel in their grief.

Now, as a maiden, Selene must endure the brutal mockery and abuse from those she once called friends. Her only allies are her beautiful swans and those on the kitchen staff who love her. Until the mysterious Conway appears and seems determined to be a part of her life.

Conway is fascinated by the girl with the silver hair and dismayed by how she is treated. He welcomes her into his heart, and Selene slowly begins to trust what she feels is real.

Can Conway show her a different way of life, or will she stay stuck in a cycle of suffering? And when the Gods become involved, a curse strikes the six Princes of Melthkior. Will Selene choose to help them, or leave them to their fate?

#FairytaleRetelling
#BrothersGrimm
#WelshGods
#Fantasy
#Romance
 
Goodreads Link: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/60580281-sealed-with-a-curse
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Universal Purchase Link: https://books2read.com/SealedwithaCurse