Hello my name is Abby and I've been emotionally compromised by Tricia Mingerink yet again.
In other words, welcome to the Tattered Slippers blog tour! Get ready for not one, not two, but SIX amazing Twelve Dancing Princesses retellings that are releasing this week! The tour is already in full swing, so make sure you check out the full schedule to join in on all the fun!
There are a ton of amazing bloggers involved in this tour, and I'm so excited and honored to be one of them! So for four of those six days, you can stick right here for reviews of these new releases! (Who's hyped? I'm hyped!)
We begin with one of my most anticipated reads of the year, the third book in Tricia Mingerink's Beyond the Tales series, which continues to solidify itself as one of my all-time faves.
** I'm gonna stick a spoiler warning right here because there are spoilers for at least the first book in the series (Dagger's Sleep) from this point forward.
So... you've been warned. **
Poison's Dance
Author: Tricia Mingerink
Genre: Fantasy fairytale retelling
Content: Some violence
Main Characters: King Alexander, Princess Tamya, Daemyn Rand
Synopsis:
If he falls to the lure of the curse, the dance might trap him forever.
Alex has survived his first year as high king. The new counsel has improved cooperation between the kingdoms, and peace seems achievable. When the Tuckawassee queen sends him an invitation he can’t refuse, Alex must once again face his greatest threat for the sake of peace.
Princess Tamya of Tuckawassee, along with her eleven sisters, has danced from sunset until sunrise every night of her life. It is her gift and her curse. When Queen Valinda wishes to use the power their cursed dance gives them to rule all of Tallahatchia, Tamya must decide if she will do what is right even if it betrays her own sister.
Daemyn Rand has survived a hundred years' worth of battles. All he wants to do now is safely marry his princess. Will he be forced to choose between the love of his life and the high king he has loyally served for years?
They have faced certain death before. This time, they might not make it out alive.
Don’t miss this re-envisioning of the Twelve Dancing Princesses fairy tale.
Add on Goodreads ~ Purchase on Amazon ~ My review of book 1 ~ My review of book 2
What I Thought:
This book broke me. In the best way. I finished it at 3:30 AM because there was no way I was putting it down. I was a sobbing, snotty mess. It was basically everything and I don't know how I'm supposed to just go on with my life now?
Being back in Tallahatchia was so good for my soul. Like, I started reading and seeing familiar names and it just gave me so much joy. I didn't realize how much I missed it. The world itself is so cool, and seeing it unfold throughout the series has been everything. Each book we get to explore a different kingdom, and if this means that we'll eventually potentially get 7 books for the 7 kingdoms... you would not hear me complaining, that's all I'm saying.
Speaking of things unfolding throughout the series, can we talk about Alex for a minute? Because I'm so proud of him?? Watching his journey from the first book to now - he was a big part of why I cried from about the 75% mark onward because I'm just so proud of who he's becoming with the Highest King's help. I'm not okay. *melts into a puddle of feels* He's never been my favorite character of the series but that might change now, honestly, idk. Also his relationship with Daemyn is everything to me and I'm quickly becoming a sucker for the king/lord/important person + his guard/servant friendship dynamic, it's one of my faves. Also Daemyn and Rosanna continue to be wonderful together.
The character of Tamya was amazing. We've had three very different female leads in the series so far, and I'm here for it. Her relationship with her sisters was so well done - the princesses is always something I judge 12DP retellings on, and they were great here. There were a couple who faded to the background, but for the most part, each one was unique and distinct enough that I didn't have trouble remembering who was who.
The fairytale elements were woven in so perfectly, as they always are in these books. The worn dancing shoes, the underground world, the silver and gold trees, the sinister eldest sister, it's all here and it's all just as iconic as it should be.
All in all, I'm never going to stop talking about this series. I know this book just came out today but I wish I had book 4. The ending made me squeal with happiness on several occasions, and I'm just really happy, okay?
Overall rating: 5 goblets of maybe-poisoned wine out of 5
About the Author:
Tricia Mingerink is a twenty-something, book-loving, horse-riding country girl. She lives in Michigan with her family and their pack of pets. When she isn't writing, she can be found pursuing backwoods adventures across the country.
Connect with Tricia: Her blog ~ Facebook ~ Instagram ~ Twitter ~ Goodreads ~ Pinterest
As I mentioned at the top of this post, the Tattered Slippers blog tour will be going on all week! So keep your eyes peeled for more reviews coming your way from me, and click this link right here to see all the amazing posts!
Have you read the Beyond the Tales books? Are you excited for this one? Let me know in a comment below!
~ Abby
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