THREE MORE COVER REVEALS: The Shattered Tales books 7-9

My sister told me my cover reveal posts were too boring, so I’ll try to mix this one up by adding my opinions of the covers.

The Shattered Tales series summary

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When the princess isn’t who she says she is, roles are reversed, the kingdom is at stake, glass breaks, and reflections are wrong, can happily ever after still happen? Twelve beloved and new authors have banded together to answer that question!

The Shattered Tales is a collection of twelve fractured retellings of your favorite fairy tales. They can be enjoyed in any order, so fall in love with the swoony sweet romance, magical adventures, and tale-shattering twists one happily-ever-after at a time!

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To Heal a Broken Heart by Aveline Brooke

Official book blurb:

True love’s kiss is a powerful thing. It can break a curse, or heal a broken heart.

Framed for the murder of the princess he loved, the wizard Lucien is imprisoned in his own tower and cursed to take a repulsive, snake-like appearance. His only hope of clearing his name is to break his curse by earning the love of another maiden – and to love her in return. But he wastes away, knowing that this could never happen.

Anelise has sworn off love since the betrayal of her lover, and focuses instead on running the household after her father’s ruin. When he returns from a last attempt to recover his merchant fortune with nothing but tales of a wizard in a tower who demands his daughter, she insists on complying with the wizard’s orders and returning with her father to save his life. Arriving at the tower, she finds that the wizard is not at all what she expected. When her father is suddenly taken away by a mysterious and violent man – one who threatens both Anelise and Lucien – the pair must work together to save her father.

Cover

My opinion on the cover:

This cover is simply GORGEOUS!!! The reds, the girl’s dress and hair, the roses… it’s just all so pretty! Personally, I thought this book looked more like it would match a cover for a retelling of Rapunzel, rather than Beauty and the Beast, but it is so stunning that I can’t complain one bit!!!

Lucien must battle with hope as his growing affection for Anelise rivals his notions of true love, and Anelise must reconcile with the idea that perhaps hearts can heal, love is not for swearing off, and that hope can be found in the most unlikely of circumstances. 

Author bio:

Aveline Brooke discovered a great love for reading and writing fantasy from a young age, and it has been a constant source of joy since. Although she graduated with an Associate’s degree in digital design, she realized that her heart was in storytelling. She is always working and learning to become a more skilled writer.

Aveline is a proud Catholic who lives with her husband, son and two cats in the American South. She values family, cultivating beauty in our daily lives, and good food. She is excited to share the journey as she gets closer to the official debut of her first novel, The Crown Prince Wretched. 

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To Curse a Black Swan by Leialoha Humpherys

Official book blurb:

What if the Black Swan was in love with the Prince?

Ayane has never admitted her love for her best friend, Prince Bo, until Lady Cordelia moves into town. When Ayane starts working as Cordelia’s maid, Cordelia seems like the sister Ayane never had. But after all Ayane’s secrets are shared, Cordelia turns on her, weaving lies and twisting the truth about Ayane to the rest of the kingdom.

Now shunned and rejected, Ayane is sick of Cordelia’s cruel treatment. As a royal ball arises–one in which Prince Bo must choose a bride–Ayane discovers one of Cordelia’s secrets, one that could turn the tables in Ayane’s favor. Ayane has never been the unkind one, but the sweet taste of revenge is too tempting to resist.

When Ayane’s revenge goes awry, she must make a choice or others will suffer the consequences. Can Ayane make things right before it’s too late?

Cover:

My opinion on the cover:

It’s really pretty!!! I would’ve expected the girl’s dress to reflect a bit of influence from the ballet, but I guess it’s a book not a ballet… No, this isn’t about the cover, but I am REALLY excited to read this one!!! Swan Lake is such a beautiful story. Also, I recently read and reviewed Leialoha Humpherys’ recent release Married at Sunrise, and it completely blew me away!!! (You can read my review HERE.) 

Author bio:

Originally from the Big Island of Hawaii, Leialoha Humpherys loves God and Jesus Christ, her husband (Jordan), and good food, of course! She graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in English from the University of Hawaii at Hilo. 

Her debut novel, Aloha State of Mind, a self help book about creating paradise where you are, was published in 2021 and has been followed by fairy tale retellings, young adult, and epic fantasy novels set in ancient Hawaii.

She is now mainly focusing on fairy tale retellings, although you can find more about her self help and Hawaiian culture writings at her blog, Naturally Aloha. 

Her fairy tales are known for the protagonists tackling difficult, sometimes dark, challenges yet finding hope and happily-ever-afters, despite their circumstances. She hopes that her writing can invite love and light into your life. 

Leialoha loves the ocean, Hawaiian culture and folklore, creating, and anything with coconut. She, her husband, and their sweet baby girl currently live in the small town of Santaquin, Utah.

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To Crack a Soldier by Sarah Beran

Official book blurb:

A broken soldier. A wooden ballerina. When battle comes, can Alex use his gifts to defeat the Mouse King?

Alexander Monde may have survived the war with Brisia in one piece, but that doesn’t mean he’s not broken. His family, his home, and his friends are all gone, leaving him just a shell of the man he once was. When a mysterious visitor arrives at the army hospital the night of the winter solstice, Alex is given a gift that will change his life forever: a ballerina doll.

When midnight arrives and his ballerina comes to life, a battle ensues between the dancer and Mouse King. The mirror gateway to Faerie is broken, and Alex finds himself stranded in a new and completely unfamiliar world. Worse still, a wound from the recent battle is causing him to slowly become more and more wooden and stiff as time goes on. As the sprightly ballerina slowly begins cracking the shell of his heart, will Alex be able to find the missing pieces of the mirror and restore the gateway? Or will the Mouse King come out victorious against the wooden soldier? 

Cover:

My opinion on the cover:

I appreciate the little nods to the ballet in the cover. The icy blues work together so nicely!!! The glassy texture of the font really helped communicate the wintry feel of the book! I didn’t love the music notes on the cover. Like what is that sharp sign doing there? Why aren’t the stems on the notes long enough? Yes, I’m being picky about things very few people would notice, but taking twelve year’s worth of music theory tests has to count for something!!!

Author bio:

Sarah lives in sunny southern California with her husband, two small children, and dog Pippin. An elementary music teacher by day, when she is not writing or devouring books, she spends her free time running, making music, or playing make believe.

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Which of these covers is your favorite? Which would you be most interested in reading? Let me know in the comments!