Rumplestiltskin (Jenni James Faerie Tale Collection, #4)

by Jenni James

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Rumplestiltskin by Jenni James is the third in her Faerie Tale Collection. In her version, Rumplestiltskin is not the villain; in fact, he’s the hero of this tale. Shunned by his family and believed dead by the kingdom, Prince Fredrico Baldrich Layton roams the hidden castle corridor, hiding from everyone’s sight. However, when a girl is unjustly forced to “turn straw into gold” or face the death penalty, Rumple knows that he must step in and save her from his cruel brother’s wrath.

Jenni James artfully introduces the reader into her world of Rumplestiltskin while still being respectful towards the original version. Her new interpretation paints him as merely misunderstood, which endears audiences to a previously one-dimensional villain. In addition, she turns a moral tale about greed into a captivating romance. An interesting twist is that Rumplestiltskin himself isn’t magic, which adds another layer of suspense during multiple tight situations. I recommend this book for fairytale lovers, fans of romance, and readers who like hearing new and sometimes unconventional retellings of a classic story.