A Medieval Fairy-Tale Romance for Teens

Once upon a time…

We girls are raised on fairy tales. Before we can walk our parents likely dressed us in at least one outfit with a Disney princess on it–maybe even the word “princess” written on the front.

And then we get a little older, and many of us play with princess dolls or dress up in princess gowns. My daughter has a Cinderella dress and matching one for her Barbie that I made her for the Disney Princess-themed birthday she had when she turned six.

Ready? One, two, three, everyone say, “Awwww!”

And when we are, again, a little older, we start dreaming about our own fairy tale romance. And we believe, deep down, that there is a Prince Charming out there for each of us.
So it’s no surprise to me why I enjoy reading books like the ones Melanie Dickerson writes. Now, Melanie’s books aren’t Disney cartoons. She writes medieval stories in realistic historical time periods and creates her own version of those beloved fairy tale characters. Her first book, The Healer’s Apprentice is a sleeping beauty story. And her latest book, Merchant’s Daughter, will remind readers of Beauty and the Beast. (Click here to read my review of Merchant’s Daughter.)

And this is not the end of fairy tale romances from Melanie Dickerson. She is also working on a Snow White story, and one I’m sure my daughter will love someday, Cinderella.

I hope we won’t have to wait too long.

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This post is part of the Team Novel Teen blog tour for Melanie Dickerson’s Merchant Daughter, which means that there are a lot of other readers talking about this book.

Team Novel Teen is a group of bloggers dedicated to spreading the word about clean teen fiction. To see what the other bloggers have to say, click on any of the links below.

The Librarian’s Bookshelf • Rachelle Rea • ADD Librarian • The Book Fae  • My Life with a Mission  • Katie McCurdy • Terri Harr • Book Nook 4 You • My Story Shelf • Sugar Peach

 

 

8 Responses to “A Medieval Fairy-Tale Romance for Teens”

1. Rachelle says:

   December 12, 2011 at 11:11 am

   One, two, three…Awwwww! Too cute!

   Snow White?! Cinderella!? Count me in!

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2. Jessica Laurie says:

   December 12, 2011 at 11:16 am

   Oh, I just read on one of the other blogs that she’s writing the Snow White story, and now I find out Cinderella too! I’m looking forward to reading them.

   You’re daughter is adorable! A little princess!

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3. Katie McCurdy says:

   December 12, 2011 at 1:36 pm

   Ohhhh! Snow White?? I hadn’t heard what she was working on, before you mentioned it here. Too cool!!

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4. Evangeline says:

   December 12, 2011 at 9:17 pm

   I can’t wait to read the Cinderella story! I’d probably read the Snow White one, too, when it releases. I love fairy tale retellings and I absolutely like Melanie’s style of writing.

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5. Julie Hedlund says:

   December 13, 2011 at 12:26 pm

   I love re-visions of fairy tales, and these books look spectacular from the covers alone! I’ve read all the Gregory Maguire books and I have Ash by Melinda Lo, although I haven’t read it yet. I’m especially intrigued by The Merchant’s Daughter, since Beauty and the Beast retellings seem less common than the others. So I’m off to go read your review.

   Found your site through Debbie Maxwell Allen’s, btw!

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   • jwilliamsonwrites says:

     December 14, 2011 at 8:07 am

     Hi, Julie! Thanks for stopping by. Melanie’s books do have amazing covers. The book trailers are wonderful too.
     I’ve heard of Ash, but didn’t realize that it was a fairy tale retelling. Which story does Ash portray?

     Jill

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6. Debbie Maxwell Allen says:

   December 14, 2011 at 7:27 am

   I loved both books–probably because I’m doing a Sleeping Beauty retelling myself! Just wanted to let you know that I highlighted you on my blog. So excited for where writing is taking you! http://writingwhilethericeboils.blogspot.com/2011/12/free-resources-from-author-jill.html

   ~Debbie

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   • jwilliamsonwrites says:

     December 14, 2011 at 8:05 am

     Fun, Debbie! I didn’t know you were working on a Sleeping Beauty retelling. Cool.
     Thanks for putting me on your blog. I’m going to go check it out.
     Merry Christmas!
     Jill

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