Beyond the Four Kingdoms Box Set 1

Three Fairytale Retellings, Books 1-3

By: Melanie Cellier

Narrated by: Esther Wane

Length: 28 hrs and 31 mins

Publisher's summary

A Dance of Silver and Shadow: In this reimagining of the classic fairy tale The Twelve Dancing Princesses, there's a lot more at stake than worn out dancing slippers.

A Tale of Beauty and Beast: In this reimagining of the classic fairy tale Beauty and the Beast, Beauty will have to use all of her strength and intelligence if she is to outwit her enemies, break a curse, and find true love.

A Crown of Snow and Ice: In this reimagining of the classic fairy tale The Snow Queen, one princess is ready to burn down everything in her path to save those she loves and their kingdom with them.

©2017, 2018 Melanie Cellier (P)2021 Tantor

The stories are so great

What is not to love about retellings of fairytales that you grew up listening to. How is it that no matter how many times you listen to them someone else’s twist on them I was so wonderful. She tells the stories of each of them with so much glee and you wanting to keep reading. First story makes so much sense that it’s funny because there’s not very much about the story of the 12 dancing princesses. I like the little twist on beauty and the beast for I never liked that they were in animate objects. The last story of the Snow Queen it’s just like the fairy tales for it say. And it’s great with the little twist of the princess having her own secret ability. These stories are great for teenagers to me you should even let you listen to them I have to say even adults should listen to this. Do you know the stories and the narrator is fantastic at making the characters come alive. Read the stories that fantastic and a great road trip audible to begin the journey.

Such a fun series!

Loved the twist on these beloved fairytales! Every book flowed smoothly, had a good storyline and I loved every character! Excited to read the rest!

Romance and suspense rated PG!

This whole series is amazing! I love the retellings and how appropriate they are for any audience. I love that the little sisters get their own stories. While somewhat predictable, there are enough twists to keep you listening. I actually read this entire series during Covid and decided I wanted to listen this time. I loved the series both ways!

Even better then the first set of books!

I have absolutely loved listening to these books. I am a huge fan of fairytale books and these books have given me a new perspective on these classic stories. I enjoyed how you can still see a glimpse of the original stories but have a whole new story to adore! Especially since the stories build off of one another with familiar characters from previous books. I recommend these books for any young adult who has a love of fairytales.

love love love

this entire series is just to die for. so detailed and amazing would read over and over if i could

TREACHERY

Had to stop listening when Sophie even truly considered Cole’s treachery absolutely disgusting, I don’t want to hear a happily ever after with a so called princess capable of treachery as that

Great Escape

I absolutely love all of these fleshed out retelling of fairy tales. I've gone back to my library to get all of this authors works. Thoroughly enjoyable distraction from real life where true love reigns

Amazing!

These fairytale retelling are putting a fresh spin on each story and making it feel like it’s the first time you have ever heard it. I love her work!

The story

I really enjoyed both book sets. Can’t wait to listen to more stories. It was really enjoyable listening to her act out the characters voices and emotions.

Love. Love. Love.

If you are on the fence... don't hesitate. This was intriguing from start to finish. Definitely a twist on the best fairytale classics.