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Tangled #2
Rapunzel and the Vanishing Village
A beautiful middle grade novel that tells an original story based in the world of Disney Channel's highly-anticipated Rapunzel TV show, Tangled the Series. This second book is timed to the start of season 2 and features an all-new adventure starring Rapunzel, Cassandra, and fan-favorite Eugene!
Tangled the Series on Disney Channel is set between the events of the original film and the start of "Tangled Ever After." The series follows the long-locked Rapunzel (voiced by Mandy Moore), as she acquaints herself with her parents, her kingdom and the people of Corona, and realizes there is much more she needs to learn before she can truly accept her royal destiny, causing her to put her crown and her marriage on hold to seek out epic adventures, much to the dismay of her father, the King. Accompanying Rapunzel on her journey will be the charming Eugene (voiced by Zachary Levi); the plucky chameleon sidekick, Pascal; the no-nonsense horse, Maximus; the Snuggly Duckling Pub Thugs; and newcomer Cassandra, a tough-as-nails lady-in-waiting, who becomes Rapunzel's confidant.
Tangled the Series on Disney Channel is set between the events of the original film and the start of "Tangled Ever After." The series follows the long-locked Rapunzel (voiced by Mandy Moore), as she acquaints herself with her parents, her kingdom and the people of Corona, and realizes there is much more she needs to learn before she can truly accept her royal destiny, causing her to put her crown and her marriage on hold to seek out epic adventures, much to the dismay of her father, the King. Accompanying Rapunzel on her journey will be the charming Eugene (voiced by Zachary Levi); the plucky chameleon sidekick, Pascal; the no-nonsense horse, Maximus; the Snuggly Duckling Pub Thugs; and newcomer Cassandra, a tough-as-nails lady-in-waiting, who becomes Rapunzel's confidant.
284 pages, Hardcover
First published June 5, 2018
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Leila Howland
20 books375 followersLeila Howland grew up in Providence, Rhode Island. A graduate of Georgetown University, Leila spent five years acting in New York where she was a company member of the award-winning Flea Theater in Tribeca. She is the author of the YA novels Nantucket Blue, for which she was named a Publisher’s Weekly Flying Start author, Nantucket Red, and Hello, Sunshine, as well as the Silver Sisters middle grade series and the upcoming Rapunzel and the Lost Lagoon. Leila now lives in Los Angeles.
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July 18, 2019
Alternatively titled, "That Time Eugene Almost Joined a Cult, But Rapunzel and Cass Saved the Day."
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 25, 2019
Did you know that the Tangled series might be in trouble? Despite boasting beautiful music, breathtaking artwork, and top-notch storytelling, it is reportedly one of the lowest rated shows on Disney Channel right now. Executive producer Chris Sonnenberg has been diligently reaching out to fans via Twitter to spread more visibility for the show. Loyal fans have also created a new Twitter page to share and discuss news about the series. Don't worry; we're still getting a third season. I just have no idea when. In solidarity of the recent efforts to promote the show, I did some research and discovered that there was a second tie-in novel released last year called Rapunzel and the Vanishing Village. I had already discovered the first tie-in novel, Rapunzel and the Lost Lagoon, when it was released thanks to an aggressive advertising campaign on Facebook. It did a fantastic job of bridging the gap between the original film and the series. Rapunzel and the Vanishing Village was also written by Leila Howland and takes place in between the first and second seasons of the show.
Like its predecessor, Rapunzel and the Vanishing Village is written in first person format and alternates between the perspectives of the main characters. While Rapunzel and the Lost Lagoon only portrays Rapunzel and Cassandra's viewpoints, Rapunzel and the Vanishing Village includes a third series of perspectives from Eugene. I wasn't entirely thrilled with this format because many of the chapters were very short. Sometimes the narrative voice would change every two or three pages, and I didn't always remember who was being referred to by the pronoun "I." This book probably would have worked better in the third person omniscient narrative without losing anything important from the plot. Despite that nitpick, Leila Howland demonstrates an excellent understanding of how the Tangled characters think and act. As soon as I began reading, it felt as though I had jumped right into an episode of the show. All of the dialogue was on point. The story moves just as fast as the cartoon without wasting much time on exposition even though there were plenty of new characters as well as a new locale with a dark secret.
Most of the story takes place at Harmony Glen, the birthplace of the Flynnigan Rider books that inspired Eugene's alter ego from before he met Rapunzel. After some investigating, the characters find their way to the magical home of the Author, where everything is a little too perfect in a "Stepford Wives" kind of way. They are instantly welcome with open arms, and Eugene is given the lead role of Flynn Rider in the town's upcoming play. Cassandra is, as usual, the first to suspect that things are not as they seem, but Rapunzel catches on soon after when she notices how the town leader, Joaquin, uses subtle brainwashing tactics to break the free will of its inhabitants and stunt their creativity. She grows more concerned when she hears reports about people who used to live in the town mysteriously disappearing. Eugene and Lance revel in their new roles in the town play and want nothing to do with the conspiracy until it affects Eugene's relationship with Rapunzel. One benefit of seeing Eugene's perspective is that it give us an opportunity to see just how much he loves Rapunzel.
The concept of a deceptively "nice" village reminded me a little too much of the last book in A Series of Unfortunate Events, but I think that the strength of Rapunzel and the Vanishing Village lies more in its characters than in its plot. In both novels, Leila Howland places a lot of focus on Rapunzel as an artist, something that the series often glosses over, especially in the second season. We often forget about the whimsical Claire Keane inspired paintings that Rapunzel creates in her journal they are overshadowed by the complex backstory of the Sun Drop and the Moonstone. These novelizations give Rapunzel the mind and soul of an artist who is constantly thinking about how she can best evoke the feeling, color, and form of the world around her on paper. Being an artist is one of the things that makes Rapunzel stand out the most from the other Disney Princesses, so I love reading about this side of her usual portrayal as a generic modern heroine who goes on lots of adventures. Eugene's devotion to the Flynn Rider stories comes full circle in this novel as he comes to terms with the fact that Flynn Riders is his past, but Rapunzel is his future. Cassandra's personality as an obsessive compulsive perfectionist shines through in this book as well. Even her pet owl gets an important role here, even though we rarely see him do anything in the show.
Overall, I think that Rapunzel and the Lost Lagoon is a more important book to the Tangled mythology than Rapunzel and the Vanishing Village. It reveals how Rapunzel and Cassandra met and bonded before the series began. That said, Rapunzel and the Vanishing Village does have its charms. It's a quick and fun read and provides a rare throwback to the inspiration behind Eugene's identity as Flynn Rider, something that the series almost never mentions. I do wish it had revealed more about the Author and background of the Flynnigan Rider books instead of giving us a generic tyrannical village conspiracy plot, but it was still a pleasant read. It presented sides of the characters that we rarely got to see in the second season and fit right in with the show's upbeat humor and colorful cast. If you need a quick Rapunzel fix while awaiting a release date for the show's third season, this book will do a good job of satiating your thirst.
Like its predecessor, Rapunzel and the Vanishing Village is written in first person format and alternates between the perspectives of the main characters. While Rapunzel and the Lost Lagoon only portrays Rapunzel and Cassandra's viewpoints, Rapunzel and the Vanishing Village includes a third series of perspectives from Eugene. I wasn't entirely thrilled with this format because many of the chapters were very short. Sometimes the narrative voice would change every two or three pages, and I didn't always remember who was being referred to by the pronoun "I." This book probably would have worked better in the third person omniscient narrative without losing anything important from the plot. Despite that nitpick, Leila Howland demonstrates an excellent understanding of how the Tangled characters think and act. As soon as I began reading, it felt as though I had jumped right into an episode of the show. All of the dialogue was on point. The story moves just as fast as the cartoon without wasting much time on exposition even though there were plenty of new characters as well as a new locale with a dark secret.
Most of the story takes place at Harmony Glen, the birthplace of the Flynnigan Rider books that inspired Eugene's alter ego from before he met Rapunzel. After some investigating, the characters find their way to the magical home of the Author, where everything is a little too perfect in a "Stepford Wives" kind of way. They are instantly welcome with open arms, and Eugene is given the lead role of Flynn Rider in the town's upcoming play. Cassandra is, as usual, the first to suspect that things are not as they seem, but Rapunzel catches on soon after when she notices how the town leader, Joaquin, uses subtle brainwashing tactics to break the free will of its inhabitants and stunt their creativity. She grows more concerned when she hears reports about people who used to live in the town mysteriously disappearing. Eugene and Lance revel in their new roles in the town play and want nothing to do with the conspiracy until it affects Eugene's relationship with Rapunzel. One benefit of seeing Eugene's perspective is that it give us an opportunity to see just how much he loves Rapunzel.
The concept of a deceptively "nice" village reminded me a little too much of the last book in A Series of Unfortunate Events, but I think that the strength of Rapunzel and the Vanishing Village lies more in its characters than in its plot. In both novels, Leila Howland places a lot of focus on Rapunzel as an artist, something that the series often glosses over, especially in the second season. We often forget about the whimsical Claire Keane inspired paintings that Rapunzel creates in her journal they are overshadowed by the complex backstory of the Sun Drop and the Moonstone. These novelizations give Rapunzel the mind and soul of an artist who is constantly thinking about how she can best evoke the feeling, color, and form of the world around her on paper. Being an artist is one of the things that makes Rapunzel stand out the most from the other Disney Princesses, so I love reading about this side of her usual portrayal as a generic modern heroine who goes on lots of adventures. Eugene's devotion to the Flynn Rider stories comes full circle in this novel as he comes to terms with the fact that Flynn Riders is his past, but Rapunzel is his future. Cassandra's personality as an obsessive compulsive perfectionist shines through in this book as well. Even her pet owl gets an important role here, even though we rarely see him do anything in the show.
Overall, I think that Rapunzel and the Lost Lagoon is a more important book to the Tangled mythology than Rapunzel and the Vanishing Village. It reveals how Rapunzel and Cassandra met and bonded before the series began. That said, Rapunzel and the Vanishing Village does have its charms. It's a quick and fun read and provides a rare throwback to the inspiration behind Eugene's identity as Flynn Rider, something that the series almost never mentions. I do wish it had revealed more about the Author and background of the Flynnigan Rider books instead of giving us a generic tyrannical village conspiracy plot, but it was still a pleasant read. It presented sides of the characters that we rarely got to see in the second season and fit right in with the show's upbeat humor and colorful cast. If you need a quick Rapunzel fix while awaiting a release date for the show's third season, this book will do a good job of satiating your thirst.
February 22, 2019
Rapunzel craves adventure and longs for experiences outside the walls of her kingdom. So when she embarks on an epic journey to save Corona with the people closest to her, she's surprised to discover it's not quite as enjoyable as she thought it would be. Bumps in the road cause tempers to flare, and Raps can't even seem to get a self-portrait right. Plus, her best friend, Cassandra, grows more and more frustrated whenever they veer away from her itinerary, and Rapunzel's boyfriend, Eugene, feels he's not being taken seriously.
But when the group discovers an idyllic village said to be the birth place of the Flynnigan Rider books, they agree to make an unplanned stop. And soon it becomes clear that there is more to Harmony Glen than meets the eye: something or someone is determined to wipe it off the map for good. Will the heroes be able to work together to solve the mystery of the vanishing village before it's too late? Leila Howland's second original tied to the hit Disney Channel show, Tangled: the Series, features an all-new adventure starring Rapunzel, Cassandra, and fan-favorite Eugene!
But when the group discovers an idyllic village said to be the birth place of the Flynnigan Rider books, they agree to make an unplanned stop. And soon it becomes clear that there is more to Harmony Glen than meets the eye: something or someone is determined to wipe it off the map for good. Will the heroes be able to work together to solve the mystery of the vanishing village before it's too late? Leila Howland's second original tied to the hit Disney Channel show, Tangled: the Series, features an all-new adventure starring Rapunzel, Cassandra, and fan-favorite Eugene!
June 25, 2018
3.5 stars
A cute middle grade novel that teaches a lesson without being obvious.
I liked this one more than the first book in the series. I like Cass and Rapunzel being friends, in contrast to the first book where Cass finds Rapunzel somewhat annoying.
A cute middle grade novel that teaches a lesson without being obvious.
I liked this one more than the first book in the series. I like Cass and Rapunzel being friends, in contrast to the first book where Cass finds Rapunzel somewhat annoying.
October 12, 2024
Rating this from what I think would be a child’s rating. While in the first one the plot felt odd, this one made more sense. And the author managed to take what was actually a dark story (a man basically turning a town into a cult & wanting to lock them in with walls & never let anyone else in) but made it just come across as a lighthearted mystery. It actually at times felt oddly similar to politics here in the US (someone wanting borders closed & anywho goes against dear leader is removed.) My 6yr old was totally enamored with the story. I wasn’t sure how she would follow along, but she did great & was so curious as to what the “bad guy” was scheming so it always left her wanting more. And that’s all we can really ask for in a story!
January 31, 2019
This is the second book in Tangled series and it didn’t get any better. Rapunzel and the gang are on their way to solve the mystery of rocks, following the first book, but got sidetracked by the village that was not on the maps. So much drama was building up to Rapunzel finding something magical at the village, but it turned out to be just a forgotten place. And the plot didn't seem to be mysterious enough, nor the characters developed enough to cause suspicion. Overall, I didn’t enjoy the books, and a two-star rating is for Rapunzel’s character and the book covers only.
January 21, 2019
3.5 stars. It’s a cute story. But I was hoping for more development on the rock mystery from the first book. This one seems a bit irrelevant to the bigger story.
February 28, 2019
“It was good. It was kind of boring at the first part since they were just walking walking walking, but when they got to Harmony Glen it got really exciting. It was super fun then.” - Cora
March 16, 2023
Right off the heels of “The Lost Lagoon,” I dived into Leila Howland’s sequel: “Rapunzel and The Vanishing Village.” This is the second and last book within the Tangled: The Series universe. These books are companion novels that offer additional stories but don’t impact the overarching plot of the television series. Similar to the show, these books are for a more middle school reading level, but anyone that enjoys the Tangled franchise will enjoy these stories.
“The Vanishing Village” starts at the very beginning of season two, just as Rapunzel, Eugene, Cassandra, Lance, and Hook-Foot set off to investigate the mystery of the black rocks that have overtaken Corona. With tensions and ambitions high, the party makes an unexpected detour to the birthplace of Eugene’s literary hero: Flynn Rider. Mysteriously, the once vibrant and cultural ‘Harmony Glen” has literally been erased off all recent maps, yet stands tall and eerily perfect just beyond Corona’s walls. Though greeted with open arms, the adventurers are weary of the utopian and secluded village. Could it truly be so perfect? Or is something going on behind those blank smiles?
Now that I’ve read the entirety of the two-off series, I have a much grander understanding of its purpose and audience. This series is for anyone that loves the show and wants more Rapunzel adventures, but without the big arcs of the show. These books are like one-off, episode-of-the-week type stories. An absolute blast, with inside takes of the main characters but light on the overall lore.
Personally, I enjoyed this story more than the first, just for how fun the mystery was. The mystery of Harmony Glen is entertaining and keeps you on the edge of your seat, rooting for the victory of our heroes. Additionally, this book flips narrations between Rapunzel, Cassandra, and Eugene, which creates a very dimensional story with hugely varying perspectives. To top it off, the end reveal surprised me (unlike the first book)!
I highly recommend these books to anyone who misses the show and wants just another taste of these characters. It’s fun, easy to read, and light on the soul.
“The Vanishing Village” starts at the very beginning of season two, just as Rapunzel, Eugene, Cassandra, Lance, and Hook-Foot set off to investigate the mystery of the black rocks that have overtaken Corona. With tensions and ambitions high, the party makes an unexpected detour to the birthplace of Eugene’s literary hero: Flynn Rider. Mysteriously, the once vibrant and cultural ‘Harmony Glen” has literally been erased off all recent maps, yet stands tall and eerily perfect just beyond Corona’s walls. Though greeted with open arms, the adventurers are weary of the utopian and secluded village. Could it truly be so perfect? Or is something going on behind those blank smiles?
Now that I’ve read the entirety of the two-off series, I have a much grander understanding of its purpose and audience. This series is for anyone that loves the show and wants more Rapunzel adventures, but without the big arcs of the show. These books are like one-off, episode-of-the-week type stories. An absolute blast, with inside takes of the main characters but light on the overall lore.
Personally, I enjoyed this story more than the first, just for how fun the mystery was. The mystery of Harmony Glen is entertaining and keeps you on the edge of your seat, rooting for the victory of our heroes. Additionally, this book flips narrations between Rapunzel, Cassandra, and Eugene, which creates a very dimensional story with hugely varying perspectives. To top it off, the end reveal surprised me (unlike the first book)!
I highly recommend these books to anyone who misses the show and wants just another taste of these characters. It’s fun, easy to read, and light on the soul.
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June 2, 2025can't believe rapunzel and cass staged an entire uprising in this book
October 21, 2020
I have to wonder how many books are planned for this series, and if they're going to be in chronological order, considering this book jumps to the second season of the show. Though, for all I know, this is it.
I enjoyed this second book more than the first. There was a bigger cast of characters and more of a threat. Rapunzel and Eugene were adorable together, and this side-trip on their bigger mission felt natural.
For the first bit of the book, the characters all felt natural. Then Eugene, Lance, and Hookfoot all felt... kind of off. Well, I guess not too much for Hookfoot, as I never paid him much attention in the show, so I had no problem with him being pushed to the side in this story. Lance felt dumber than usual so that he could be pushed to the side as well. As for Eugene... Sometimes he acted like he knew something sinister was going on, but most of the time he acted like he hadn't noticed anything. I honestly thought for a bit that some type of brainwashing was being used. Eugene and Lance can be dense at times--especially when caught up in themselves--but I really don't think Eugene was as dumb/naïve as he ended up being for a large chunk of the book. Rapunzel and Cass were both great, though.
I did enjoy the plot, and there was just the right level of things seeming great until there's some questionable thing. It was interesting to see Rapunzel navigate that type of challenge, and Cass's struggle of keeping her cool felt natural. The new cast was great as well.
Overall, it was an enjoyable story and I loved the rotating chapters between Rapunzel, Eugene, and Cass. However, what keeps me from fully enjoying it is how brainwashed Eugene in particular seemed to be. Either brainwashing should have been part of the plot, or more needed to be done to justify Eugene's obliviousness. Still, I loved this book, and I hope there's more on the way.
I enjoyed this second book more than the first. There was a bigger cast of characters and more of a threat. Rapunzel and Eugene were adorable together, and this side-trip on their bigger mission felt natural.
For the first bit of the book, the characters all felt natural. Then Eugene, Lance, and Hookfoot all felt... kind of off. Well, I guess not too much for Hookfoot, as I never paid him much attention in the show, so I had no problem with him being pushed to the side in this story. Lance felt dumber than usual so that he could be pushed to the side as well. As for Eugene... Sometimes he acted like he knew something sinister was going on, but most of the time he acted like he hadn't noticed anything. I honestly thought for a bit that some type of brainwashing was being used. Eugene and Lance can be dense at times--especially when caught up in themselves--but I really don't think Eugene was as dumb/naïve as he ended up being for a large chunk of the book. Rapunzel and Cass were both great, though.
I did enjoy the plot, and there was just the right level of things seeming great until there's some questionable thing. It was interesting to see Rapunzel navigate that type of challenge, and Cass's struggle of keeping her cool felt natural. The new cast was great as well.
Overall, it was an enjoyable story and I loved the rotating chapters between Rapunzel, Eugene, and Cass. However, what keeps me from fully enjoying it is how brainwashed Eugene in particular seemed to be. Either brainwashing should have been part of the plot, or more needed to be done to justify Eugene's obliviousness. Still, I loved this book, and I hope there's more on the way.
April 22, 2025
Leila Howland delivers another delightful adventure in the Tangled: The Series universe with Rapunzel and the Vanishing Village. This second original novel picks up with Rapunzel yearning for adventure beyond the palace walls, a craving that leads her into an unexpectedly bumpy journey filled with mystery, tension, and self-discovery.
What begins as an epic quest to protect her kingdom quickly turns complicated—not just because of external dangers, but due to emotional tensions within the group. Rapunzel’s optimism is tested as her artistic attempts fall flat, her best friend Cassandra grows increasingly irritable, and Eugene—ever charming and eager to prove himself—feels overlooked.
The story takes a fascinating turn with the discovery of Harmony Glen, a seemingly peaceful village tied to the legendary Flynnigan Rider tales. But as secrets unravel, the crew finds themselves in a race against time to save the town from disappearing forever. The blend of humor, heart, and suspense keeps readers engaged while offering deeper insight into beloved characters.
Howland’s writing captures the spirit of the Disney show while adding fresh emotional layers. It’s a tale of friendship, trust, and learning to find joy in imperfection. However, the only downside is that it reads like it could be part of a trilogy—but sadly, this was the final book published in the series. Readers are left wishing for more adventures with this charming crew.
What begins as an epic quest to protect her kingdom quickly turns complicated—not just because of external dangers, but due to emotional tensions within the group. Rapunzel’s optimism is tested as her artistic attempts fall flat, her best friend Cassandra grows increasingly irritable, and Eugene—ever charming and eager to prove himself—feels overlooked.
The story takes a fascinating turn with the discovery of Harmony Glen, a seemingly peaceful village tied to the legendary Flynnigan Rider tales. But as secrets unravel, the crew finds themselves in a race against time to save the town from disappearing forever. The blend of humor, heart, and suspense keeps readers engaged while offering deeper insight into beloved characters.
Howland’s writing captures the spirit of the Disney show while adding fresh emotional layers. It’s a tale of friendship, trust, and learning to find joy in imperfection. However, the only downside is that it reads like it could be part of a trilogy—but sadly, this was the final book published in the series. Readers are left wishing for more adventures with this charming crew.
December 7, 2022
Pretty dull compared to the animated series to be honest, even though it takes place in the same time period as a side story. The motivations behind the villagers and the villain's actions never really made sense to me. I understand this was trying to be simplistic because it's middle grade, but it still needs to make sense. Honestly, I feel like the animated series tackled far more complex plotting and themes than these novels.
November 20, 2022
this book lowkey freaky as hell??? the plot is so interesting and so strong, literally does not fall short. i would rate it a 4.5 out of 5 honestly, but it earns the round up. the only fault i have with it is the last 50 or so pages feel a little rushed. i feel like we need a chapter or two more, specifically from eugenes perspective to clear up his thought process a little more and strengthen his redemption arc. i will say once The Big Event happens to cass the book gets super intense!!! i was very impressed!! i felt stressed for all the characters!!!
this author does such a good job at the dialogue and thought processes for all the tangled series characters. theyre so so so accurate to the base material and i can really hear their voices in the dialogue. this book is awesome!!!!
this author does such a good job at the dialogue and thought processes for all the tangled series characters. theyre so so so accurate to the base material and i can really hear their voices in the dialogue. this book is awesome!!!!
July 15, 2025
This was a very good book for being a Disney Channel TV show tie-in.
It's biggest flaw is actually that it is a TV Show tie-in. If all you know about Tangled is the movie then you will be confused about, what black rocks are, why her hair grew back, and most importantly who this Cass person is.
For all that it relies on the TV show it does not rely on the first book in this series, The Lost Lagoon.
If you have seen the TV show then these things will not bother you and you will continue reading along not even realizing that there is a first book in this series. There is no number on the spine.
This tale of visiting the home town of the Flynn Rider author would have made a great episode. A fun two-part episode. But alas it is not to be.
It's biggest flaw is actually that it is a TV Show tie-in. If all you know about Tangled is the movie then you will be confused about, what black rocks are, why her hair grew back, and most importantly who this Cass person is.
For all that it relies on the TV show it does not rely on the first book in this series, The Lost Lagoon.
If you have seen the TV show then these things will not bother you and you will continue reading along not even realizing that there is a first book in this series. There is no number on the spine.
This tale of visiting the home town of the Flynn Rider author would have made a great episode. A fun two-part episode. But alas it is not to be.
September 4, 2020
Loved the series so when I found out there was books to go a long with it I had to pick them up. Of course I started with book two without realising till I was half way through but it didnt make much difference as I think they can be read as a stand alone. I've loved Rapunzel, Eugene and Cass. The sarcasm between Eugene and Cass continue through out the book as it did in the show. Rapunzel is also trying to finish a self portrait but can't seem to get it right. She's still trying to find herself she doesn't know where her destiny lies. Overall a great quick read. It is aimed more for a younger age but if you love Tangled, Tangled the series you'll love this book.
February 16, 2020
4.2 stars.
The Girl Who Has Everything, anyone? :)
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"Conflict is how characters learn and grow and think an change."
"Cass could really hold a grudge."
Cass: "I prided myself on being able to put my opponents on their heels and then force them to lose balance, but it was I who had lost my balance."
:')
On March 1, it will be all over 😭
"I had to draw exactly what I saw in my own beating heart. I found an empty spot on the wall and painted myself with Eugene."
The Girl Who Has Everything, anyone? :)
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"Conflict is how characters learn and grow and think an change."
"Cass could really hold a grudge."
Cass: "I prided myself on being able to put my opponents on their heels and then force them to lose balance, but it was I who had lost my balance."
:')
On March 1, it will be all over 😭
August 23, 2018
Not bad. I like how the author has added Eugene’s perspective. At times annoyingly clueless. But I suppose that’s in line with the series and movie? Parts that didn’t make sense were how Rapunzel and Cass told Wolf he could trust them but later spilled to Joaquin what they heard from Wolf! Also how do the departed villagers not know how to find their village back when Rapunzel and gang (outsiders) found it so easily while looking for it?
February 15, 2019
I think this series of books is fon fans of the tv show (wich I totally am) because we have the characters and i really like that. My only complain is about Eugene, we don't see enough of him being what we know he can be. When de watch the movie and the tv show, he and Rapunzel are so connected but here i don't see that. But I'm still loving this saga
May 2, 2025
I loved the story, but I was disappointed that my favorite character Varian was not so much as even mentioned. I mean, this book literally picks up only a few days or so after the events of the S1 finale. Couldn’t the boy have been mentioned ONCE?
Oh well… I still loved getting to see more of Cassandra, Rapunzel, and Eugene. And the plot was intriguing.
Oh well… I still loved getting to see more of Cassandra, Rapunzel, and Eugene. And the plot was intriguing.
April 28, 2019
I’m a huge fan of Rapunzel, so of course I loved this book!
I loved the adventures, the characters and the development through the story.
I won’t tell why I gave it four stars, because that’s a spoiler 😉
I loved the adventures, the characters and the development through the story.
I won’t tell why I gave it four stars, because that’s a spoiler 😉
January 15, 2022
I love Rapunzel and any media I can find on her I gobble up but this book was lacking in a lot of ways. The previous book was much better. While this story still flowed and was fun to read I didn’t find it as engaging or exciting as the previous one.
August 31, 2023
Super cute and fun read. I loved Tangled the series and this was a fun book that takes place between the season finale of season one and the premiere of season two. Definitely a fun and cozy read. Wish they would write more books about Rapunzel and the characters from the series like this!
March 13, 2024
(4☆ Would recommend)
My kiddos love this TV series and we have watched it several times. I liked how this book shows a behind the scene story while stories featured in the TV series are occurring. I enjoyed how the author shows this story from Rapunzel, Eugene, and Cass's point of views.
My kiddos love this TV series and we have watched it several times. I liked how this book shows a behind the scene story while stories featured in the TV series are occurring. I enjoyed how the author shows this story from Rapunzel, Eugene, and Cass's point of views.
August 21, 2018
Great story
What made this book so great was getting a backstory to the Flynn Rider legend and a pic from Eugene
What made this book so great was getting a backstory to the Flynn Rider legend and a pic from Eugene
September 2, 2018
That was actually some sophisticated serious and sinister build up to the "secret" of Harmony Glen, which I was surprised to find in Rapunzel's world. I liked it.
November 25, 2018
Cute book! Love this series!
December 28, 2018
We add Eugene's narrative to the Rapunzel and Cass stuff, and it's really nice to see them in love and healthy. Still a bit too filler-arc, but hopefully we get some more.
February 14, 2019
3.5 to be specific
April 24, 2019
I loved this throw back to Eugene's childhood about Flynnigan Rider! Rapunzel is still figuring out what it means to be a princess and interacting with others. Bravo! I loved it.
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