Tower of Gold

Fairy Tales Reimagined #8

by Laura Burton, Jessie Cal

The thrilling FINAL installment of the Fairy Tales Reimagined series... full blurb coming soon!

Genres: Fantasy, Romance, Retellings, Fairy Tale Retellings, Romantasy, Fairy Tales, Ebooks

Kindle Edition

Published September 15, 2024

About the author

Laura writes sweet romance and fantasy with steamy kisses, thrilling suspense, and mystery.

A self-confessed Potterhead and Once Upon a Time fan.
Laura marries her love of 1990's romcoms with her obsession with Pretty Little Liars and writes fast-paced books written especially for readers who need an escape.

Laura Burton is a British author who lives in Wiltshire, England with her three wild sons, alpha-male husband, and positively loopy Poochon.

Reviews

[Laura Elizabeth Carranza · Rating 4 out of 5]

I will have to go back and read books 1-7. I was sort of lost for some of the book where other characters were mentioned. I thought they were completely standalones. That was my bad. 4 stars for this book because I liked this retelling very much.

[Pernila · Rating 4 out of 5]

Just like the other books, this was a banger. It had suspend, romance and an interesting plot. What I really liked about this one (especially because it is the last book) is that it brought back the previous character. Everyone from the previous books came together in an epic way. The only problem for me is that I have read it over a course of 2 years or so which means that I have forgotten a lot. But still, I caught up quickly and enjoyed it so much. If i would have read all of it closer together I think it could have been a 5 stars but because i got lost sometime, it took me a little bit out of it. Overall a great read and I kind of want to read it from the start again now.

[Haillie · Rating 4 out of 5]

⭐️ 4 out of 5 stars

I am a sucker for reimagined fairytales so this was destined to be a high rank for me.

Prior to this book I had read all the previous installments and while it took me a second to remember all the characters and their backstories, as I haven’t read this series since last year, I quickly got sucked back into the universe.

This wasn’t my favorite installments in the series but nevertheless it had quick witted characters that were fun to read about and explore their own story within this complex world.

This book is excellent for anyone who loves fairytales and is looking for a fun new twist on the classic stories we know and love.

[Eri_Nezuko · Rating 5 out of 5]

amazing conclusion.

[Sylvia Bucholtz · Rating 5 out of 5]

Omg I love this book. This is the very last of fairytale reimagined series. This is rapunzel retelling story everything she did had a reason in behind her thoughts and feelings and how things went as they did. Loved how she and Finn fell in love. I throughly enjoyed it from start to end. the ending was amazing. All of the twists and turns made sense. Loved the epic battle near the end. You have to read all of the books for any of them to make sense as most of the characters from all of the previous books are in this book as well. Glad I read this series it was really really good and would recommend it to anyone that loves twists on fairytales!!!!!

[Jessa · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the final book in the series and I was amazing. It is a series that you need to read in order because of the way it all intersects. I wasn’t sure how the series could possibly be concluded because it seemed like there was so much still happening, but it did wrap up well. Rapunzel is a strong female character, and not at all like the Disney version. Finn is a fun character, and definitely mimic Disney’s version. As for the storyline, it had twists and drops and circles so you were never entirely sure what was going to happen. Definitely a recommended read.

[Jordan Cunningham · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very slow start and not as easy to jump into and stay engaged as her previous books in the series. Got better in the end I’m not a fan of how it switched from using their names to using pronouns randomly when the chapters had names like they were supposed to be povs. Finished it because I had liked her previous ones so much but hard to stay in it but the last half of the book was great! It was hard to put down like the other ones and I’m glad I stuck it out!

[Pat · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am amazed at what the authors did in this retelling. You're in for lots of surprises in this story. It certainly is not what I could have imagined. I am sorry there will be no more. I have enjoyed them all. Now I want to return to the beginning and read them again. I received a review copy. This is my voluntary opinion.

[Kate · Rating 4 out of 5]

not bad

Took me a bit to get back into this series after waiting for this book to be released. But it fits right in to the story line. I really do enjoy the twists and turns in this series.

The ending of the epilogue seems out of place though

[Alicia Eis · Rating 5 out of 5]

Rapunzel and Finn! I loved them! And their story brought tears to my eyes in both happy and heartbreaking. But it was a beautiful ending to the Fairy tales reimagined. Thank you for creating this incredible world!

[Holly Cassani · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book makes me glad I read them all in order. There is so much story overlap in this one from the others, and was definitely the longest. The first half was hard for me to get through. But it got better!

[Amy Maunders · Rating 4 out of 5]

Four star review and No spoilers. Laura Burton and Jessie Cal are extremely talented authors. Last book in the series. Is really good. I like the characters a lot. Really good book to finish the series. I highly recommend everyone reads this series now. 8 out of 10 experience. Enjoy!.

[Leandra Saunders · Rating 5 out of 5]

The perfect end to the perfect series. I’ve cried, I’ve laughed and I’ve fallen in love. Can’t ask for anything more,

[Vera Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

A fantastic last book to a great series, the plot twists and events in this book made it one of my favorite.

[De Vonna Stephens · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a good series. Well written, interesting spin on the stories we are used to.

[Maeve · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a lovely conclusion to the Fairy Tales Reimagined series.

I really like how they wrote in the plot of Tangled but managed to change things up so they made more sense with the plot and weren't flat out copying. It was also nice to see all the other characters from the previous books again, definitely made it feel like the finale it was.
I liked Rapunzel and Finn's relationship and how it became a friendship and then more, I also liked how Rapunzel was a bit against it at first because of things that had previously happened to her.
The epilogue was really satisfying and rapped up every single characters stories nicely.
However Rapunzel did annoy me a little bit at the very beginning but as the book continued I understand why she acted the way she did.
Another thing, nothing to do with the book itself, but I probably would have enjoyed it more if I had read the previous books more recently.

Overall it was a good book and a nice conclusion to the series.

[Alexandrea Hull · Rating 3 out of 5]

The last five chapters were good. Otherwise really slow compared to the rest of the series. The entire series was a fun light hearted read.

[Kristalyn Vanorden · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book took me through a loop. I gave it 4 stars because I felt it dragged on a little bit. I did like how it tied everything and all the characters together that was throughout the series.

[Melody · Rating 5 out of 5]

Perfect ending to an absolute fantastic series!

[Susanne Garcia · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have loved this series! I am so sad to see it come to an end.

[Eleanor Rousseau-Charles · Rating 5 out of 5]

Tower of Gold is the final instalment in the Fairy-Tale Reimagined series, and it beautifully concludes the Rapunzel retelling while tying together threads from the entire series. I absolutely loved the friendship between Aurora, Millie, and Rapunzel—their bond, forged during their time in the Dream World, was heart-warming and added so much depth to the story. One of the highlights of this book is seeing all the couples and characters come together, just like in Upon a Dream. The alliances formed to unite the kingdoms felt epic, and it was wonderful to watch how every character’s journey impacted the larger story. I especially loved the friendship and character development between all the main couples, and seeing how all the characters bonded and interconnected throughout the series. It was so satisfying to watch how each character had their own kingdom and their own story, and how they all strived to make their kingdoms better while supporting each other. Rapunzel herself is a strong and resilient heroine, and I loved how she defends Aria, recognizing that without Aria’s sacrifice, many of the Kings and Queens wouldn’t even be in their thrones. Finn’s relationship with his sisters was another standout element. I adored how he brought Rapunzel to see his family, and the storyline with his sister trapped in the Gold Tower added both tension and emotional depth. Rapunzel’s bravery and cleverness—breaking the bond with the Dream World using the dagger, which controls gold magic, and helping Finn’s sister find courage and recognize reality—was a pivotal and moving moment. This act also naturally leads to the slow-burn romance between Rapunzel and Finn, and watching their love grow throughout the book was truly magical. Other standout moments included Rapunzel finally meeting Ella and seeing her niece for the first time, as well as the climactic destruction of the Dream World, which not only saved Millie but also gave Rapunzel the strength and closure she needed. By the end, Rumple makes Rapunzel the Queen of the Golden Kingdom, giving her the recognition and power she had earned. That said, I will admit that this wasn’t my favourite book of the series, as at times it felt a bit chaotic with so much happening at once. However, I enjoyed every single moment and truly couldn’t put it down. The emotional stakes, character development, and romantic arcs more than made up for it. Overall, Tower of Gold is a satisfying and emotional conclusion to a fantastic, interconnected series. The friendships, romance, and interwoven stories of all the characters—each with their own kingdom to nurture and protect—made this series feel truly epic. Rapunzel’s story is filled with courage, love, and heart, giving the series a fulfilling and magical finish.