Recs if you like Fairest...

No Hans Christian Andersen on this list. Retellings based on...Twelve Dancing Princesses, Cinderella, The Goose Girl, Snow White, Snow White + Rose Red, Rapunzel, Hansel + Gretel, Rumplestiltskin, Bluebeard, Little Red Riding Hood, Sleeping Beauty, The Frog Prince, King Thrushbeard, The Pied Piper, The Six Swans, The Brave Little Tailor, Bearskin, Puss in Boots, Allerleirauh, The Wolf + the Fox, The Pink, Maid Maleen, Brother + Sister, The Golden Goose, The Six Swans, etc. As always… no Gaiman

Fairytale and folktale retellings and reimaginings

Suggestions welcome

books i got lost in during quiet reading time as a kid (and maybe you did too)

YA fiction retelling, inspired by, and about fairy tales, published for teens between 1990 and 2009.

This beloved story has been rewritten so many times, so here's a master list of some of the most popular Snow White retellings!

Disclaimer: Some of these will be true retellings, while others will be inspired by the story.

Let’s return to simpler times, where some of the best and most impactful stories can be found.

Some of my personal faves from my middle school/early high school years that I whole heartedly recommend!!

Cozy fantasy is more vibe, less genre. These are books that feel cozy to ME that don’t necessarily scream “cozy fantasy”

middle grade and ya fairytale retellings

A nostalgic little trip back to the books that made childhood magical. 📚✨ This list is dedicated to beloved favorites that were released in the 2000s—the stories we grew up with, couldn’t put down, and still remember fondly all these years later. From cozy childhood adventures to unforgettable characters, these books are pure ’2000s nostalgia.