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A really good book by Cindy C Bennett. Not my favorite by her which will forever be Heart on a Chain but it was a good book and I loved the characters and how in finding each other they found the courage to change their lives.

Rating: 5/5

A sweet, toe-curling, heartwarming and one of the cutest YA romance I've ever read, full of killer dimple smiles, dorky sci-fi-addicted boys, and the goth girl with the inner geek goddess just waiting for the right boy to emerge. It utterly deserves a place in my all-time favorites shelf.

Retold fairy tale, Facebook, romance, kidnapping, SCIDs, ghosts, prophecy, sorcery, NetGalley

Rapunzel is a girl locked in a tower; she’s only seen her mother who insists she must stay there for her safety, because she has an autoimmune disease. She’s told she is the fulfillment of a prophecy.
Fane is a young man who lives in the same community as Rapunzel, they meet on Facebook. He’s a nice guy – Rapunzel got lucky.

Imagine you’ve never heard the story of Rapunzel, her greedy mother, Prince Charming, or the strange witch who could trade vegetables for a baby. Now, remember the news stories of missing babies, hopeful parents always searching for those missing children, Facebook, and nice teenage boys next door. That puts a new spin on an old story doesn’t it?

I’ll admit, I love fairy tales, and I love good retellings even better. This is a pretty good modern spin, with the whole Facebook to meet “Prince Charming” kind of fun- stranger danger aside. The thrill of disobeying a parent is there, although consequences hopefully aren’t usually life threatening. I do have some issues with the novel, for example Vedmak – the bad guy isn’t filled out quite as much as he should be. I feel like there could have been more information on him, but we are limited by Rapunzel’s view point in the story, we only know what she knows. I did feel the ending could have had more drama and been longer. (Spoiler) Even though Rapunzel’s real parents are divorced, they don’t want to see her? That’s almost as cruel as Gothel was. So while I liked Rapunzel Untangled, and I plan to buy it, I’d like more from the author, perhaps an epilogue, a prequel short story? Something.

dated but great. I liked the characters and the simplicity of the story

I wish the story was a little more realistic, instead of trying to make Kate look all kinds of miserable. And actually I find it really hard to believe, how none of the teachers noticed the abuse Kate was undergoing both in school and at home, for eight years. The narrative is not attractive, and after awhile I lost the interest to read, even if the story seemed to be the kind I usually like.

I thought it was really good. I love retellings of classic stories and this one was set in modern times and was perfect. It was fun, creepy, sinister and I loved it.

Egalley thanks to Cedar Fort

Such a sweet book and completely not stereotypical.

Jen is a seemingly tough Goth girl hopping from foster family to foster family because nobody really knows how to handle her. Her plan this year? Seduce a do-goodie geeky boy Trevor to the dark side. The bet with her BBFs? They will pay for an outrageous piercing for her so she can be thrown out of her present foster family and move on.

Jen starts working her charm on Trevor who is surprised, angry and fascinated by her attention, and not long after she is hanging with his friends, watching Battlestar Galactica, helping him in the local nursing home and *gasp* even going bowling!

What frightens her though is that she is enjoying it. You get a classic story of transformation, where one insecure hardened girl opens up and slowly starts believing in herself and in the possibility of having a happy ending.

Jen is quite honest with herself and abandons the bet earlier on. She likes Trevor, enjoys his attention and the consequences be damned!

I was expecting the usual: he finds out about the bet in the end - meaning: lots of angst, and a dramatic ending.

Eh no. It will happen, but not when you expect it. And it's believable. The couple is sweet, self-deprecating and clever. Once they admit what they want, they work for it. They don't give up, and that's what I found so sweet. The reality and the truthfulness of it all.

Loved the story and I'm happy to say I'm participating in the blog tour starting in the beginning of November, so keep an eye out for a possible guest post and a giveaway :)

This is really a fantastic book! It's a very touching story of two high school students facing huge issues with their home lives but try to keep appearances up that everything is fine. Benjamin never lets anyone get too close, thus his two date max rule. Charlie is the new girl in school and she has absolutely no time for extracurricular activities, thus the no dating rule. Yet they are drawn to each other and slowly discover that sometimes, letting someone in is exactly what you need.

This book is beautifully written and even though technically it is a YA/NA type book it has a core story that will appeal to everyone. I highly recommend it!

My Opinion: I will first mention that I love fairy tale retellings, but it's always a crap shoot as to whether the story will be told well or you will be left feeling a bit let down. I'm very happy to tell you that in this case, it is done very well! Cindy C. Bennett manages to keep the basic elements of the story (Rapunzel has very long blonde hair and is locked in a tower, although in this case the tower is in a huge rambling mansion that is always under construction on one wing or another, and the "prince" who eventually rescues her) while adding her own modern twist to it.

Rapunzel is told by her "mother," Gothel, that she has an extreme immune deficiency and if she were ever to leave the house, the germs that are out in the world would kill her. She is obviously home schooled, but she learns to turn this into an advantage when she discovers that the internet can be used for more than just school. In fact, she discovers Facebook and quickly finds the profile of a local boy named Fane Anderson and sends him a friend request, which he accepts. Since her mother knows nothing about how the internet works, Rapunzel is able to keep Fane a secret, and they proceed to chat regularly and even become friends.

Rapunzel is very careful to keep her situation a secret, but since there is only one rambling mansion in town that is always under construction and constantly growing, the Gothel Mansion, Fane figures out who she is and where she lives, and thus begins there secret courtship whenever Rapunzel knows that Gothel will not be home.

I loved how cute Rapunzel and Fane were together, both on Facebook and then when they met in person. Fane is very protective of Rapunzel and is always careful when coming in contact with her because of her immunodeficiency, but he doesn't coddle or baby her, which is good because Rapunzel definitely doesn't consider herself a damsel in distress.

The story follows them as they try to figure out why Rapunzel is kept locked away, and then, as they investigate further, who she is.

I really enjoyed this book. There was definitely character growth from start to finish, the pacing went along very nicely, and the romance was cute without being too syrupy. I liked the twists and turns as they really got into their investigation of Rapunzel, and thought the ending was perfect.

I highly recommend this book to anyone who loves a good fairy tale retelling, and also a cute romance. I'm giving this book a very enthusiastic 5 stars and look forward to reading more of Cindy Bennett's work in the future :D

I received a copy of this book free of charge through NetGalley in exchange for my honest opinion.

This book was everything that I was hoping for and more. I honestly couldn’t put the book down once I started to read it. I believe that this book will hold the spot of one of my favorites throughout 2015. Yes, I only gave it 4.5 stars out of 5, but it still will make it’s way to the top of my list.
The book is split – one chapter it could be Charlie’s point of view and the next it could be Benjamin’s.

Charlie has had a hard life growing up. She was made fun of for many different things and so when she moves to a new school she doesn’t want anyone to know any of her secrets. I loved every inch…every single inch of Charlie’s story. It was heart-wrenching, heart-warming and just wasn’t what you expected from a ‘regular’ YA, Contemporary novel. One thing about Charlie that made me give this less than the five stars I wanted to was…Charlie was sort of mean to her aunt when she moved in. I know some of her reasons could make sense, but it just seemed so harsh to me. If someone was allowing me to live under their roof for free I would be a little more on the nice side.

Benjamin, like Charlie, has had a hard life growing up. Although, no one really knows about it. He is the tough, preppy football player who everyone admires and all the girls want to date. His exterior shows something that his emotions and inside won’t let show. At first, I wasn’t all for Benjamin; I was listening to what Charlie’s friends were telling her and some of his comments were just not for me.

I grew to love the main characters throughout the book so much. Yes, they did some things that annoyed me, but I think that for this book to work the way it did we needed some conflict with them. Not only did I love the main characters, I loved Charlie’s friends, her mom, her aunt, and I even enjoyed one of Benjamin’s friends. I also enjoyed a few other characters along the way, but I can’t mention them without spoiling some juicy information for you guys.

So here is the main reason for giving this book a half star short of the amazing five. The ending was really rushed for me. So much stuff had been happening to Benjamin and it just seemed so much to be put in only a few chapters. I am glad the author added these MAJOR components in I just wish there was more time spent on each of them. The ending I will say was one that I liked it was just rather rushed.

Right up until the last 50 or so pages this book was pretty good. Then the last part of the book happened. It was ridiculous. And by ridiculous I mean, it was like all of a sudden, there was magic and the book took a horribly weird and dark turn. I'm all for books being dark; when it makes sense.
I will not be recommending this book. I'm very disappointed.½

17-year-old Kate has lived her whole life in abject poverty, with an alcoholic father and drug-addicted mother, who severely abuses Kate. At school, her second-hand clothing marks her as a target. Her refusal to stand up for herself makes her the recipient of her classmates taunts and bullying.

Right there are four of the five things I expect to find in an abuse story. (Speaking strictly as a hardened reader here) I realize, given the genre, that there isn’t much room for unprecedented imagination or groundbreaking creativity, but Heart On A Chain was just another predictable and typical abuse story.

This one is about a shell of a girl named Kate. I felt really bad for her through the entire book, and I felt relieved when Henry started helping her. To me it was unbearably sweet and overdramatic, but as a rule of thumb I don’t read much Young Adult because I’ve never really liked it.

And lastly, on a completely unrelated note here, the cover of this one was a serious turn off! All I could think was, why is there a muggle Luna Lovegood standing there?



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This book has received so many 5 star reviews that I was sure I was going to love it, but it felt so overdone and dramatic that I didn't really care that much. However, I have a feeling that my middle school kids who want more books like A Child Called It will love it. There were many things I didn't find believable, so it was hard to invest myself in Kate's problems. She huddles in a corner on the floor every lunch and no adult notices? She's beaten up several times (once actually in the school) and everyone just calmly accepts her falling or accident stories? It all felt very contrived - just a way to make the story more heartbreaking. And then at the end a certain character had a 180 degree turn around that was completely ludicrous. However, there was a sweet love story and a happy ending.

Areas of concern:
No bad language. Some kissing. Violent abuse perpetrated on the main character several times.

Originally posted at Libri Ago.

I originally picked up this book (metaphorically speaking) because of the fun premise: a reversal of roles with the bad girl setting out to corrupt the good boy. I expected a fun read, but what Bennett delivers is so much more than that. It's an honest portrayal of a wounded girl finally making peace with herself and her past.

Jen is a product of the foster system. After a huge disappointment with a family she truly loved, she shuts herself off emotionally. As she bounces around from home to home—some good and others horrible—she becomes the typical rebel teen to protect her heart from future hurt.

The story is fairly predictable, but that's not what makes this book shine. It doesn't need plot twists to pull readers in. It's the startlingly honest portrayal of Jen, her wounds and struggles, that tugs at you. I even cried at one point, which hasn't happened with any book in recent years. It wasn't tragedy that struck me to the point of tears, either, but the emotional honesty that leads Jen to truly find herself.

That said, there is plenty of fun, especially if you're a closet nerd like me. You could think of it as a mild, teenage Big Bang Theory. I whole-heartedly recommend Geek Girl to teens—male and female—as well as adults. The struggle to find oneself is universal, regardless of background or age, and Jen's journey is beautifully told.

Cool fact: Bennett originally self-published Geek Girl before it attracted the attention of a publisher. It proves, in part, that a well-told, self-published story can find success.

Note: The publisher, Cedar Fort, is a smaller independent press in Utah that in the past has focused on Mormon fiction and nonfiction. It looks like they're branching out into mainstream with books like Geek Girl, which doesn't reference religion at all. Plenty of their other books do revolve around Mormon culture, such as The Next Door Boys (review to come). It's not good or bad; just something to note when selecting future reads from this publisher.

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Changing someone for a joke never works, not in real life nor should it in books. So when a small group of Goth high school girls get together and bet one of their group she can’t change a geek guy into someone cool, I had visions of disaster even though this is billed as a romance.

Raised in a series of foster homes and always feeling like an intruder in the families’ lives, Jen flaunts her Goth look, trying her hardest at her latest home to be as different from their “normal” as possible. At school, she hangs with two other Goth girls, sisters who seem to egg each other on as much as they push Jen to do the outrageous.

Jen feels a pull to Trevor, a Geek who looks and acts completely different from the black dressed, black haired, black make-up wearing Jen and her friends. When the sisters bet Jen that she can’t “turn” Trevor into a bad boy, Jen accepts the challenge.

At first Jen gets off on terrorizing Trevor’s Trekkie friends and his demure, buttoned-up potential girlfriend when she attends their parties. But Trevor isn’t so easily put off, persuading Jen to accompany him to a senior center where he plays piano for the elders and Jen eventually makes friends with some of the residents who say she brightens their days. While Jen makes Trevor’s mother nervous, the mother is reassured when his family bumps into Jen and her foster family at the bowling alley one Friday night, making Trevor’s parents feel more comfortable about his budding relationship with her.

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This books was really what I needed; a fluffy, lovey-dovey book. And it's what I got! It was really fast-paced, which kept the reader into the book. A good book to read, and I recommend it to everyone!

Tears just simply stream from my eyes constantly while reading this book, right from the start. It's just so heartbreaking but the heroine's resilience is very... comforting. In the middle of reading till dawn, I literally cried myself to sleep and woke up with swollen and very sore eyes. Then I grabbed my reader, too excited to know what happens next to Kate and Henry.

While I cried my heart out the entire time, I still find it fun, cute, and the romance part—very fulfilling. I love that I got so many different scenes from the story but it never dragged out for me; the story just flows and I never got bored.

I generally stir away from angsty novels but this one's golden—ended up in my fav list. Tragedy in reverse.

Originally appeared on my blog: http://michelleshoutsrandom.blogspot.com/2013/04/book-review-rapunzel-untangled-...

Rating: 3.5 stars

Rapunzel Untangled is a modern retelling of the fairytale Rapunzel. In this book, author Cindy C. Bennett shared her story of Rapunzel, the very beautiful girl with an abnormal hair-length who's living on a tower. Since this is a re-telling, I was expecting some breath-taking twists and add-ons, but I was quite disappointed.

The plot went nice and kept my interest to finish it. Although there's this huge part of me that I wish I've seen more. I wish the author put more to make it an amazing re-telling, and to make a name out of it.

What I loved in this book was Rapunzel's and Fane's chemistry. They are so cute and fun to read especially when they were chatting in Facebook (they met there. I didn't liked the way they met, though. It makes it unrealistic to meet on Facebook and trust each other instantly). They are so funny (especially Rapunzel, given that she's quite naive), and it kept me on finding out what will happen to them, although I already have a theory from the original fairytale. I simply love them together. It makes me forget the parts wherein it almost sounds unrealistic.

I didn't enjoyed the ending that much because I feel like it was kind of lacking. I felt like it was hurried and I also didn't know who to hate and who is real bad guy, the crazy Gothel or the selfish Vedmak. The best parts, for me, was when Rapunzel and Fane are together. How they became friends and learn to know each other by spending time together. The almost-like-a-insta-love thing vanished when they do it.

I wouldn't say that this is a bad or amazing book, but I enjoyed reading it. It is easy and fun to read and any person who loves watching chick-flick movies would enjoy this too.

* Thanks to Cedar Fort books for providing an ecopy of this book in exchange of honest review.

On the one hand, you totally know what you're going to get with this book. The formula's definitely been done; if you don't believe me, go watch She's All That and then imagine it with reversed gender roles (or even Drive Me Crazy, and skip the role reversal). On the other hand, though, I think Bennett has done a really good job of making a pretty trite formula into a really great read.

Unlike the movies I mentioned, Jen has a reason for being the way that she is. Her childhood was completely awful and she has used drugs, alcohol, makeup and acting out as a way of escaping her pain. Watching her grow and overcome her past throughout the novel is exceedingly touching. I couldn't help but root for her as she managed to shed her skin and learned about happiness. Plus, Jen had a really authentic voice; she really seemed to think like a teenager.

Another addition that Bennett made to the story was placing the dramatic reveal at the center of the story. What I mean by that is that the inevitable scene wherein her treachery is revealed and the relationship ends comes much earlier in the plot line than usual. This allows for a more realistic timeline for the relationship to recover or not.

Of course, what I really liked about the book was the nerdiness. There are a ton of sci fi references to just about every nerdy sci fi thing you can imagine. Needless to say, each one gave me my own geeky glee, even if it was something I haven't watched yet. Additionally, I loved Trevor. Where's my fit, wonderful nerd boy? Seriously, he's amazing, and a much better kind of guy for teenage girls to be reading about and wanting than an Edward or a Jacob.

So, if you like that old formula, and want to read about some geeky references and a troubled girl learning how to have a real, happy future, look no further. I definitely recommend this!½

Originally posted at Romance Around the Corner

I’m having a hard time rating this book. Just based on entertainment value it deserves a high grade because I found it addictive and engrossing, I couldn’t stop reading. However, it’s seriously flawed. If you want to enjoy the book your BS-meter has to be turned off or else you won’t handle how over the top and extreme this book is.

Henry and Kate were best friends their whole life. When they were in sixth grade their friendship developed into something deeper but Henry moved away leaving Kate alone. Six years later Henry is back but things have dramatically changed. Kate’s life became a living hell: her drug addict mother is volatile, extremely violent and abusive; her father is an alcoholic and is seldom at home, and when he is he either ignores what’s going or beats his wife; and at school she is a pariah, everyone bullies her, she’s afraid to do or say the wrong thing and she keeps to herself as much as she can. Now Henry is back and Kate is sure that the kind boy she used to know is now another tormentor, so even though he tries to talk to her, she just ignores him and even hides from him.

We know that Henry is good and means well, but Kate has a ton of reasons to be dubious and so he has a lot of work to do. Slowly he wins her over and Kate finds a safe haven in Henry. They rekindle their friendship and soon fall in love with each other. But things are bad and soon get worse, so when Kate finds herself in trouble and in need of help she turns to Henry, who doesn’t even realize that Kate’s troubles go beyond school bullying.

This is drama at its best. Here we have a girl who is being tortured by everyone around her -and since she is the narrator we get to see in painful detail how bad things are-. She doubts everything, any act of kindness must be concealing something mean that will soon follow, she keeps waiting for the other shoe to drop, she eats in the floor because she’s afraid of sitting at a table and she gets beaten constantly both at home and at school. But suddenly this dreamy, perfect guy comes to save the day. He is popular, beautiful and in love with her. He helps her, actively pursues hers, and defends her. He is the personification of a knight in shining armor. Personally, I love stories like this one where the heroine is the underdog and the hero is the popular prince. It's like a retelling of the Cinderella story, if Cinderella was beaten by everyone, including the cute little animals and the Fairy Godmother.

I don’t want to go into details as to not spoil the story, but the things that happened to her were unbelievable not because violence like that isn’t real, but because no one noticed it. She ate on the floor, she was beaten on a regular basis both at home and at school, she was hungry, and yet no one saw it? Where were the teachers? How could they not see what was in front of their eyes? And then you get to the twists, turns and revelations, and that's when the real WTFckery begins.

Kate was a contradiction. She was both weak and strong, but to be honest I didn’t see how it was possible for her to have the energy to fight.

“Besides being starved, sometimes for days on end?” I ask, caustically. “Or do you mean other than being forced to stand in a corner for hours at a time? Or there’s always the classic forcing me to sit in the closet for a few days, knowing that when she let me out I would be beaten, because it’s impossible to go that long without going to the bathroom. Also, I don’t suppose it’s normal to get hit, pinched, slapped or kicked for breathing the wrong way.”

That’s how extreme the abuse was. Henry was perfect, too perfect. At this point I wasn’t expecting much realism, and since he was the only good thing to happen to Kate I was glad he was so good, but in real life no one is that supportive, or maybe they are, but they also have parents that freak out when their son gets so close to someone in so much trouble. The parents in this book don’t call the cops when their son’s friend gets beaten to a pulp, and then invite her to spend Christmas in Florida with them.

It sounds like a pretty awful book, right? Well it’s not. If you’re sensitive to violence and abuse, then run for the hills, but if you can handle it and you like drama and angst, then you must read it because it’s as entertaining as it gets. I cried, and cried, and cried, then snorted when the plot got ridiculous, and then cried some more. There’s a happy ending that was pleasantly surprising in its realism, especially after all the craziness, and I liked it.

It’s flawed and slightly crazy, but I loved it! Read it knowing what you’re getting into and enjoy it for what it is. I’m giving it a 3 because it’s far from perfect, but I do recommend it.

You might have to go here if it is too small for you to read it. While this book is a variation, it certainly follows Plot 4's basic structure. Jen is a foster child--she doesn't open up to people and puts up a barrier between herself and everyone else. She's been at her present school for about a year but only hangs out with a few people, all of whom could be/are considered goths or partiers. (partyers? both of these look incorrect) After a dare (saw that one coming, didn't cha?), Jen hits on "cool nerd" Trevor and you can figure out most of the plot, I am sure. This is definitely a variation on the typical plot, though, because one party doesn't become entirely corrupted by the other, and it isn't all hilarious hi-jinks and rainbows.

I went into this one with a totally negative attitude and this book killed me with adorableness. I kept telling myself, "Stop it, Flann, this is cheesy. No, seriously, STOP SMILING, this is cliche. You're embarrassing yourself, Flannery. STOP GRINNING!" But, alas, it was a losing battle. There's nothing earth-shattering going on here, (and stop thinking I'm crazy because of my inner dialogue!) but Ms. Bennett does a good job with the conversations and friendships. It was also nice to get a glimpse into the inner thoughts of someone who has been in the foster system, though I wish it had taken a deeper and more serious look. (not that it wasn't serious, it was, I just wish there was more of it.)

This book was self-published but I heard through the grapevine that it was picked up by a publisher. I bet an editor will do this book some good. As it stands, I'll grudgingly admit I enjoyed it but with editing, it would be a better book. (A Statement of the Obvious, by Flannery)


P.S. There were a lot of sci-fi references with is MAJOR WIN (salute) for me. Especially the sci-fi terms of endearment.

I received an ARC copy from the author Cindy Bennett in exchange for an honest review. I really adored this book and loved how it was kept to the original fairytale storyline, but with a twist of modern. Like the original tale, Rapunzel is kept inside a tower for most of her life. She never sees or enters the outside world. In this, Rupunzel is told she must stay inside because she has a disease and that she is very important. Rapunzel is shown as a sweet and innocent girl. She knows nothing about the secrets her mother is hiding, and she just wants to be happy and live a happy normal life. Enter Fane, a mischievous young guy who goes to the local school. Rapunzel ad Fane meet over Facebook via messages. Eventually they meet, and they feel a connection between each other. Feelings soon develop and blossom, and it is a sweet romance. Whilst meeting Fane, Rapunzel is also discovering certain secrets that are hidden within. Can she live with herself knowing the truths? Throughout the story, I found myself intrigued to know the secrets myself, as well as enjoying the characters. Rapunzel's mother does come across mysterious and evil. The messages Rapunzel and Fane send each other over Facebook are sweet, enjoyable and funny. I like the cover to the book. The long golden hair symbolising Rapunzel, as her hair is of that description. The structure to the book is good too. The chapters aren't too long. All in all it was a fantastic read, and I definitely recommend to anyone, especially people who like a re-telling of fairy tales. I gave this book five stars as it was well deserved.

I have to admit that I love fairy tales and while I was never a Rapunzel kind of girl growing up, I absolutely love the Disney movie Tangled. It made me suddenly wish I had twenty feet of hair to brush and brush and brush and brush some more while wondering when will my life begin. And yes, I did just sing that out loud while ignoring the baffled look my husband gave me. Anyways, I suppose that was my way of explaining just why I immediately jumped at the chance to read Rapunzel Untangled, not to mention the cover is gorgeous!

I figured out pretty quickly that this was going to be a fairly faithful, though modernized, retelling of the age old story. The initial contact between Rapunzel and Fane is fairly contrived and I struggled to believe it. I mean why would a hot, super popular guy suddenly want to hook up with a girl he's not even sure is a girl? Once the two finally meet face to face, I loved their interactions. I thought Fane came across as very sweet and funny, while Rapunzel lost a bit of her over the top naivety.

For me, this was a 5 star read all the way up until the end. This is where I felt like the story just fell apart within a few short pages. Suddenly there was magic and it was very vague and then the story as wrapped up. I felt cheated out of a realistic ending that I had been led by the rest of the story to believe I was going to get. However, I do still think this is a retelling that any fairy tale fan would fall in love with.

I received an ARC of this novel from NetGalley, on behalf of Cedar Fort, Inc. in exchange for an honest review.

A 4/5 rating, I am going to keep it short and sweet.

I adore the retellings of classical fairytales, especially one with a modern twist!

Cindy Bennett’s Rapunzel, in my opinion, has it way better. Although she is forbid to stray away from her safe haven-due to her disease, she at least has the advantage of having the internet, and the invention of Facebook. Where she is able to imagine the outside world and what it is like to truly be a teenager through the eyes and experiences of others; where she also meets Fane-who plays a major role in showing her the meaning of life and friendship. Suddenly, the urge to go out and explore the world has gotten even stronger.

Unlike the happy tone that sometimes comes with being a children’s tale, Rapuzel Untangled captures more of a dark … eerie vibe that is directed towards the teenage and young adult audience; this is also the appeal of it.

Cindy Bennet, made sure to give her characters a back story that will make you pity even the most hated villain. And what I love most about this book, is its fast pace. From start to finish, it held my attention and did not drag on unnecessary details.

Would I recommend it?

Yes, if you are a sucker for retellings and a story of finding yourself, love, and friendship, this book is the way to go!