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Tangled Tales
Tangled Tales
Two brothers, one with royal blood,
The other not behaving the way he should.
What about the fisherman and his wife?
Attempting to ease their life of strife.
What might happen, might justice prevail?
Step right into Tangled Tales.
My third collection of poetic fairytale retellings Tangled Tales will transport you back to your childhood. Relax, and take yourselves back to a happy space.
Two brothers, one with royal blood,
The other not behaving the way he should.
What about the fisherman and his wife?
Attempting to ease their life of strife.
What might happen, might justice prevail?
Step right into Tangled Tales.
My third collection of poetic fairytale retellings Tangled Tales will transport you back to your childhood. Relax, and take yourselves back to a happy space.
156 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 7, 2024
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October 7, 2024
Sophie Bowns starts off with a beautifully written retelling of The Prince of Egypt. Her ode to the relationship between Ramesses and Moses is triumphant and a pleasure to read. Her knowledge and poetic skill weaves a wonderful tale surrounding two of history's most notable people. She follows this up with several other poems, retelling tales of some well-known fairytale figures and a person with scissors for hands. If you love poetry, and imaginative stories retold, do yourself a favor and pick up this book!
-Vincent Pauletti, International Bestselling Author of, The Doomsday Relics: An Omega Sector Thriller (https://a.co/d/hpwa4FU) & Advent of Storms: Book One of the Dawning Days (https://a.co/d/iDg3qy5)
-Vincent Pauletti, International Bestselling Author of, The Doomsday Relics: An Omega Sector Thriller (https://a.co/d/hpwa4FU) & Advent of Storms: Book One of the Dawning Days (https://a.co/d/iDg3qy5)
November 30, 2024
A Poetic Reimagining of Fairy Tale Magic
Tangled Tales is a delightful and thought-provoking collection that successfully combines the magic of childhood fairy tales with the sophistication of poetic storytelling.
Sophie Bowns proves once again that they are a master of reimagining the familiar, making it feel both fresh and timeless.
Whether you’re seeking a nostalgic escape or a collection that challenges your perceptions of justice and morality, Tangled Tales is sure to captivate your imagination. This is a book you’ll want to keep on your shelf, returning to its pages whenever you need a reminder of the beauty and complexity of the stories that shaped us.
Tangled Tales is a delightful and thought-provoking collection that successfully combines the magic of childhood fairy tales with the sophistication of poetic storytelling.
Sophie Bowns proves once again that they are a master of reimagining the familiar, making it feel both fresh and timeless.
Whether you’re seeking a nostalgic escape or a collection that challenges your perceptions of justice and morality, Tangled Tales is sure to captivate your imagination. This is a book you’ll want to keep on your shelf, returning to its pages whenever you need a reminder of the beauty and complexity of the stories that shaped us.
October 13, 2024
Entertaining and Unique
I am loving Sophie’s books! They are so entertaining and have a refreshing and unique spin on some classic tales too.
She is an expert at rhyme and uses this combined with humour to present a poetic narrative that naturally flows, and keeps me turning the pages to read more.
In this book we have a retelling of The Prince of Egypt, and then a collection of short stories retold - Hard Times: A
Hansel And Gretel retelling.Notre Dame : A poetic retelling of The Hunchback Of Notre Dame.Big Eyes, Big Teeth : A Little Red Riding Hood RetellingThe Fisherman and His Wife
Edward Scissorhands, Beneficence and Maleficence and The Story Of Ben and Mal. I enjoyed them all - they tool me on a journey back to childhood reads , capturing the awe and wonder but with a modern twist. So good!
I am loving Sophie’s books! They are so entertaining and have a refreshing and unique spin on some classic tales too.
She is an expert at rhyme and uses this combined with humour to present a poetic narrative that naturally flows, and keeps me turning the pages to read more.
In this book we have a retelling of The Prince of Egypt, and then a collection of short stories retold - Hard Times: A
Hansel And Gretel retelling.Notre Dame : A poetic retelling of The Hunchback Of Notre Dame.Big Eyes, Big Teeth : A Little Red Riding Hood RetellingThe Fisherman and His Wife
Edward Scissorhands, Beneficence and Maleficence and The Story Of Ben and Mal. I enjoyed them all - they tool me on a journey back to childhood reads , capturing the awe and wonder but with a modern twist. So good!
March 19, 2025
A Magical and Thoughtful Take on Classic Fairytales
Tangled Tales is a beautifully crafted collection of poetic fairytale retellings that invites readers to revisit the timeless magic of childhood stories with a fresh perspective. This is the third collection from the author, and it continues the tradition of blending nostalgia with new interpretations, breathing life into well loved tales.
With its rhythmic storytelling and evocative language, Tangled Tales offers both comfort and intrigue. It captures the charm of traditional fairytales while exploring deeper themes of justice, morality, and human nature.
Tangled Tales is a beautifully crafted collection of poetic fairytale retellings that invites readers to revisit the timeless magic of childhood stories with a fresh perspective. This is the third collection from the author, and it continues the tradition of blending nostalgia with new interpretations, breathing life into well loved tales.
With its rhythmic storytelling and evocative language, Tangled Tales offers both comfort and intrigue. It captures the charm of traditional fairytales while exploring deeper themes of justice, morality, and human nature.
October 16, 2024
Throughout the entire duration of reading "TANGLED TALES," I really sensed the time and effort that went into it. I admire all of Sophie's work, but this book in particular is by far my favourite. With every project she takes on, she challenges herself and ends up creating a wonderful read. I love the introduction where she provides some insight into what inspired the book - her passion for the genre really shines. Overall, it contains fantastic wordplay within each verse which really lifts the reader's imagination.
March 26, 2025
Rhymes & Reminiscence
This book offers a fresh and engaging take on classic tales, transforming them into beautifully crafted poetic narratives. The author masterfully weaves familiar stories into rhyming quatrains, capturing their essence in a unique and captivating way. While the meter occasionally wavers, it never detracts from the impact of the storytelling. From The blend of humor, rhythm, and nostalgia makes this collection a delight for any lover of storytelling, offering a refreshing perspective on timeless tales.
This book offers a fresh and engaging take on classic tales, transforming them into beautifully crafted poetic narratives. The author masterfully weaves familiar stories into rhyming quatrains, capturing their essence in a unique and captivating way. While the meter occasionally wavers, it never detracts from the impact of the storytelling. From The blend of humor, rhythm, and nostalgia makes this collection a delight for any lover of storytelling, offering a refreshing perspective on timeless tales.
November 18, 2024
Poetic tales to take you around the world
Tangled Tales by Sophie Bowns
Tangled Tales is a collection of poetic fairytale retellings that will take you all over the world. Bowns has a lovely way of drawing you into the story using poetry. As the words flow, you’ll find yourself transported. I really enjoyed some of the takes on the classics, and it was refreshing to read them in a different format.
Tangled Tales by Sophie Bowns
Tangled Tales is a collection of poetic fairytale retellings that will take you all over the world. Bowns has a lovely way of drawing you into the story using poetry. As the words flow, you’ll find yourself transported. I really enjoyed some of the takes on the classics, and it was refreshing to read them in a different format.
February 3, 2025
A Magical Twist on Classic Tales
"Tangled Tales" is a beautifully woven collection of poetic fairytale retellings that breathe new life into the stories we grew up with.
Each poem is crafted with elegance, bringing depth and emotion to familiar characters in unexpected ways.
The rhythmic flow and enchanting storytelling make it a joy to read, whether you’re revisiting childhood favorites or discovering them anew.
A must-read for lovers of poetry and fairytales alike!
"Tangled Tales" is a beautifully woven collection of poetic fairytale retellings that breathe new life into the stories we grew up with.
Each poem is crafted with elegance, bringing depth and emotion to familiar characters in unexpected ways.
The rhythmic flow and enchanting storytelling make it a joy to read, whether you’re revisiting childhood favorites or discovering them anew.
A must-read for lovers of poetry and fairytales alike!
April 26, 2025
love this!!!
This book totally surprised me—in a good way. This story is a mix of short stories that all connect and I loved slowly figuring out how the characters’ lives were linked. Some parts are magical, some emotional, and a few hit pretty hard. Sophie Bowns has a really gentle way of writing tough stuff, and her characters feel real, even when the stories get a bit dreamy. As always I love her work!!
This book totally surprised me—in a good way. This story is a mix of short stories that all connect and I loved slowly figuring out how the characters’ lives were linked. Some parts are magical, some emotional, and a few hit pretty hard. Sophie Bowns has a really gentle way of writing tough stuff, and her characters feel real, even when the stories get a bit dreamy. As always I love her work!!
August 6, 2025
Fantastic Read!
This poetry collection was great to read! I loved every story and read it in one sitting. This author has a way with words. It was so beautifully written. I highly recommend this story.
This poetry collection was great to read! I loved every story and read it in one sitting. This author has a way with words. It was so beautifully written. I highly recommend this story.
September 20, 2024
Of the many tales that were retold in poetic form, my favorites were the story of Ben and Mal and the retelling of Edward Sissorhands. Although I enjoyed the others, these two really spoke to me.
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