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Andari Chronicles #1-3
The Andari Chronicles Boxed Set
Three full-length fairy tales brilliantly reimagined!
Traitor’s Masque: A Retelling of Cinderella
Trystan is penniless and friendless, facing a bleak future. Desperation launches her into a maelstrom of conspiracy and deception, where she must choose between betraying her kingdom to gain her freedom and losing everything to save the life of the prince who has stolen her heart.
Goldheart: A Retelling of Rumpelstiltskin
Elaine is a gifted artist, imprisoned by a madman for the sake of her talent. Even with the help of a handsome and mysterious benefactor, she may not be able to paint her way to freedom, and could be forced to sacrifice everything to protect the ones she loves.
Pirouette: A Retelling of The Twelve Dancing Princesses
Princess Ilani has been forgotten by her people—the price for her forbidden magic. But when her twelve sisters are trapped by a deception that threatens to tear their kingdom apart, she must come out of hiding and join forces with a charming foreigner, who may not be telling the whole truth about his motives for choosing to help.
The Andari Chronicles is a series of interconnected fairy tale retellings that sparkle with wit, intrigue, romance and suspense.
Traitor’s Masque: A Retelling of Cinderella
Trystan is penniless and friendless, facing a bleak future. Desperation launches her into a maelstrom of conspiracy and deception, where she must choose between betraying her kingdom to gain her freedom and losing everything to save the life of the prince who has stolen her heart.
Goldheart: A Retelling of Rumpelstiltskin
Elaine is a gifted artist, imprisoned by a madman for the sake of her talent. Even with the help of a handsome and mysterious benefactor, she may not be able to paint her way to freedom, and could be forced to sacrifice everything to protect the ones she loves.
Pirouette: A Retelling of The Twelve Dancing Princesses
Princess Ilani has been forgotten by her people—the price for her forbidden magic. But when her twelve sisters are trapped by a deception that threatens to tear their kingdom apart, she must come out of hiding and join forces with a charming foreigner, who may not be telling the whole truth about his motives for choosing to help.
The Andari Chronicles is a series of interconnected fairy tale retellings that sparkle with wit, intrigue, romance and suspense.
- GenresFantasy
1012 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 25, 2017
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About the author
Kenley Davidson
35 books952 followersKenley Davidson is a romantic fantasy author and unrepentant caffeine addict who believes in the power of storytelling and loves nothing more than a good book hangover. Her books include romantasy, urban fantasy, fairy-tale retellings, and sci fi, but no matter the genre, she writes stories of hope and redemption with characters you can root for, heart-pounding romance without the spice, and happy endings that might just make you cry.
Her favorite things (besides books) are coffee, k-dramas, cats, and playing cozy video games. And also scones.
Kenley currently lives in Oklahoma, where she cares for a menagerie of misfit house plants while waiting for her adult children to occasionally pop in for laundry and a home-cooked meal.
Find out more about Kenley’s books at her website: kenleydavidson.com
Her favorite things (besides books) are coffee, k-dramas, cats, and playing cozy video games. And also scones.
Kenley currently lives in Oklahoma, where she cares for a menagerie of misfit house plants while waiting for her adult children to occasionally pop in for laundry and a home-cooked meal.
Find out more about Kenley’s books at her website: kenleydavidson.com
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August 6, 2020
Quite surprised!
After I read the first one and loved the story I thought there was no way the second would be as good. I was wrong. Then I thought 2 out of 3 would be reason enough to read the third even if it was not good. Well, it was also just as good as the first two.
I felt the stories were all unique and the characters were different from each other. None of the three books were just a repeat of the others. There were hard choices to be made in each book and various characters didn't always choose the best ones. Characters grew and changed in the book.
So, I definitely recommend this book if you enjoy creative retelling of fairytales.
After I read the first one and loved the story I thought there was no way the second would be as good. I was wrong. Then I thought 2 out of 3 would be reason enough to read the third even if it was not good. Well, it was also just as good as the first two.
I felt the stories were all unique and the characters were different from each other. None of the three books were just a repeat of the others. There were hard choices to be made in each book and various characters didn't always choose the best ones. Characters grew and changed in the book.
So, I definitely recommend this book if you enjoy creative retelling of fairytales.
June 22, 2019
Original fairytale retellings
I admit it I'm a sucker for this kind of story. This set is an original twist of three tales. I suspect Me Davidson is not done with these, she still needs to bring her villain to justice and what a villainous man he is. But she very neatly improved the lives of people in 2 countries between the 3 tales & worked in romance in a way that even I could enjoy. I hope to see her bring her villain to account & make him see the error of his ways though.
I admit it I'm a sucker for this kind of story. This set is an original twist of three tales. I suspect Me Davidson is not done with these, she still needs to bring her villain to justice and what a villainous man he is. But she very neatly improved the lives of people in 2 countries between the 3 tales & worked in romance in a way that even I could enjoy. I hope to see her bring her villain to account & make him see the error of his ways though.
August 5, 2021
I really enjoyed these books. The characters are well rounded in their strengths and weaknesses. The world is beautifully laid out. I'm only going 4 stars because sometimes the beginning is slow as she sets up everyone and their environments. Also, there is some language to be aware of if you are used to clean fairy tale re-imaginings. All in all I enjoyed the interconnected stories that also work on their own, and I look forward to reading the next box set.
February 28, 2025
The Andari Chronicles by Kenley Davidson are wonderful!
Not only are these riveting, fresh retellings of beloved stories, but they tug at heartstrings and move the readers emotions.
I know these are for youth but in my heart I’m often just a girl wanting to be discovered.
These fairytales are unexpected but glorious! I simply can’t pick a favorite and must go read the rest! Please support this author with rich reviews so she continues to delight us, her new faithful fans.
Not only are these riveting, fresh retellings of beloved stories, but they tug at heartstrings and move the readers emotions.
I know these are for youth but in my heart I’m often just a girl wanting to be discovered.
These fairytales are unexpected but glorious! I simply can’t pick a favorite and must go read the rest! Please support this author with rich reviews so she continues to delight us, her new faithful fans.
June 15, 2019
What a fantastic retelling!
Oh my eyes! Never have I read a book, let alone 3, that have told classic fairytales sooo wonderfully! I struggled to put this ebook to sleep (and myself with it)!
Onward to book 4.
Highly recommend this series to anyone who loves the classics. Start at the beginning and wait to fall in love 😜
Oh my eyes! Never have I read a book, let alone 3, that have told classic fairytales sooo wonderfully! I struggled to put this ebook to sleep (and myself with it)!
Onward to book 4.
Highly recommend this series to anyone who loves the classics. Start at the beginning and wait to fall in love 😜
August 7, 2017
Wonderful
A masterful reselling of the story with a complete twist. Instead, the princesses refuse to dance! How fun and intriguing this tale of Andar. I'm disappointed that I can't quite figure out how to retrieve the free novella promised however.
A masterful reselling of the story with a complete twist. Instead, the princesses refuse to dance! How fun and intriguing this tale of Andar. I'm disappointed that I can't quite figure out how to retrieve the free novella promised however.
February 14, 2019
A Different Twist
This set surprised me in that the stories are wrapped around a kernel of the classic fairytales, but go off in unexpected directions. I liked that the series goes on with characters from the first book over time.
This set surprised me in that the stories are wrapped around a kernel of the classic fairytales, but go off in unexpected directions. I liked that the series goes on with characters from the first book over time.
June 20, 2021
Although I am not generally a person that enjoys fairy tale retellings, this author does such a great job at characterization that I enjoyed every story. I really look forward to her future publications.
August 12, 2019
Excellent retellings
I liked all her retellings, particularly the first two with no magic. The twists on the Twelve Dancing Princesses were clever.
I liked all her retellings, particularly the first two with no magic. The twists on the Twelve Dancing Princesses were clever.
November 21, 2019
My favorite Cinderella retelling. Which may be why several of the others don't quite live up to it. Still worth reading - and I'm waiting for more details about the queen and her history...
April 16, 2020
Not memorable
February 21, 2021
I absolutely loved these retellings!
All interwoven.
So looking forward to the next three books.
All interwoven.
So looking forward to the next three books.
July 29, 2023
Wow, wow, just wow!
I could barely put this boxed set away (kindle) and charge my device overnight! Well written, engaging, and all around fun! I recommend this set highly!
I could barely put this boxed set away (kindle) and charge my device overnight! Well written, engaging, and all around fun! I recommend this set highly!
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