These are honestly some of my fave YA fantasy books, and I LOVE this genre! Combines all the best parts of drama, fantasy, and romantasy
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Spooky, and a twist on an old wives tale
Princess of the Midnight Ball (Twelve)
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What if Red Riding Hood had a DARK secret? What if she wasn't the one being hunted? What if she was a hunter of her own kind
Princess of the Silver Woods (Twelve Dancing …
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A take on the cranes in folklore that can shape shift
A Crane Among Wolves by June Hur - Goodreads
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Loosely inspired by Beauty and the Beast and equally as enthralling
A Curse So Dark and Lonely (Cursebreaker)
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It’s giving… Swan Princess but romantasy
Amazon.com: The Swan Kingdom: 9780763642938: …
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This was the book that introduced me to Nordic Folklore, including the "East of the Sun west of the moon" polar bear folklore
East by Edith Pattou - ISBN 9781328581587
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A really cool take on Cinderella that’s giving thriller energy
Princess of Glass - Jessica Day George
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This book delves into the folklore of Werewolves and builds it out into something really gripping and interesting
Creatures of the Night by Grace Collins | Goodreads
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Another spooky take on Beauty and the Beast that also weaves in a curse on 3 sisters
Rose Daughter by Robin McKinley (ISBN: 9780441005833)
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An adaptation of Phantom of the Opera
Sing Me Forgotten by Jessica S. Olson - Goodreads
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A gothic take on the classic folktale “twelve dancing princesses”
House of Salt and Sorrows (SISTERS OF THE SALT) …
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The publisher described the book as “Project Runway Meets Mulan” and I have to say, pretty accurate but no words can describe how much I was looking forward to each book in the series
Spin the Dawn (The Blood of Stars, #1) by Elizabeth …
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I wish I knew more about Asian folklore, and this book really gave me a taste of all they have to offer!
Book as described by the publisher "weaves together tales of the wild swans, Cinderella, legend of Chang E, and the tale of the Bamboo Cutter
Six Crimson Cranes (Six Crimson Cranes, #1) by …
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This book draws upon some of the lore of Rumplestiltskin, and features "Prince of Hearts"
Once Upon a Broken Heart by Stephanie Garber | Goodreads
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A werewolf romance novel that’s more than it seems … it blends horror and romance and fantasy all in one book, and explores the idea "be careful what you wish for"
Small Favors by Erin A. Craig - Goodreads
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Perfect for fans of the “Selection” series
The Beholder (Beholder, 1) - 9780062845429
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This was one of my fave series, and explored the origins of Sleeping Beauty, curse of Rapunzel, and Rumplestiltskin
