--- product_id: 10981403 title: "Entwined: A Young Adult Fairy Tale Romance―Twelve Princesses, Dark Magic, and Mending Broken Hearts" brand: "heather dixon" price: "VT5726" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 7 url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/10981403-entwined-a-young-adult-fairy-tale-romance-twelve-princesses-dark store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # Entwined: A Young Adult Fairy Tale Romance―Twelve Princesses, Dark Magic, and Mending Broken Hearts **Brand:** heather dixon **Price:** VT5726 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Entwined: A Young Adult Fairy Tale Romance―Twelve Princesses, Dark Magic, and Mending Broken Hearts by heather dixon - **How much does it cost?** VT5726 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/10981403-entwined-a-young-adult-fairy-tale-romance-twelve-princesses-dark) ## Best For - heather dixon enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted heather dixon brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![Entwined: A Young Adult Fairy Tale Romance―Twelve Princesses, Dark Magic, and Mending Broken Hearts - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71XnG3a9nsL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Simply Magic *by C***R on Reviewed in the United States on April 26, 2012* My mom insists that she was never really into fairy tales when she was little. I insist she's lying. Maybe she wasn't the dress up like Cinderella and run around the backyard pretending to talk to woodland creatures type, but I promise you that at one point in her life someone read her a story about a princess in a far away kingdom, etc, etc and she pictured herself in a big poofy dress holding court over the the family dog and her rather large collection of gerbils. Little girls (even the non-girly types) love princesses and talking animals and handsome princes. That's why Disney was invented right? Fairy tales: it's what we do (I feel like that should be on a shirt somewhere). I, myself, spent the vast majority of my childhood playing princess with my stuffed animals and I have the crown (and the superiority complex) to prove it. But I digress, why do we really love fairy tales? I maintain that it is because they are so contradictory. There are always two sides to a good fairy tale. First, the fluff. The beautiful princess, the charming castle, the enchanted forest and the handsome prince. But something sinister lurks in the dark. In all of these stories there is fear. Witches, dragons, imprisonment, and (almost without exception) death. That's what makes the story so great. You're enchanted, but you're afraid at the same time.Entwined in a fairy tale lovers dream. It is beautiful, witty and tragic. There were times during the book where I laughed out loud (usually because of the main character's closest sister, Bramble), there were times when I was grinning like an idiot and there were times when I was so freaked out I had a little trouble going to sleep. This book is magic, plain and simple. Dixon tells the story of Azalea and her eleven sisters. Their mother has died and their father, the King, is distant and can't be bothered with them. The house is in mourning for a whole year and the girls are forbidden from dancing, which is the only way they find comfort. They find a magic passageway that takes them to a silver forest where they can dance every night. However, the sinister Keeper wants something in return. Meanwhile the girls struggle to come to terms with the death of their mother and the absence of their father all while trying to navigate the sticky world of romance. This book is not just about fairy tales and princesses though. The main theme of the story is the importance of family.This is Dixon's first novel and she has done a magnificent job. One of the most amazing things was the character development. There are the twelve princesses and the king and queen, the household staff and several friends as well as Keeper and by about the fourth chapter you felt that you knew everyone! I found myself going "that's so Bramble" or "why does Delphinium have to be so grumpy" as I read. I truly did not want this book to end. The whole experience was just too much fun. It was sweet and spooky and quirky and hilarious all rolled in to one big shining package. I have been scouring the internet looking for news of a sequel with no success thus far. I really hope Dixon decides to continue the story of Azalea and her sisters, they are too charming for her to stop now. This is a must read!For more reviews check out my blog at [...] ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars Magical! *by C***M on Reviewed in the United States on January 27, 2012* I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It was a refreshing change from all the dystopian and the paranormal romance stuff we've been seeing in the YA genre the past few years. And as Heather Dixon's debut work, this book shines. I'm eager to see how the author grows in the future.Azalea, the leading protagonist, had a strong personality. her sisters are her main priority, not men--not saying that she doesn't want to find love, but she doesn't put love first. She has responsibilities as future queen that she fully embraces, though they sometimes conflict with what she truly wants. And above all, her love of dancing truly brings out the most in this character: Dancing is a second language to her. It represents her childhood, the fun she has as part of her band of sisters, the love she has for her mother, and the responsibilities she must carry as a big sister and princess royale. When the laws of Mourning sweep away her right to dance, it's as if the world is taking everything joyous away from her, forcing her to face realities she isn't ready to take on. Despite there being 11 other girls in the story, each of Azalea's sisters stands out as her own character, and not one feels stereotyped. The only issue I faced while reading was I couldn't pinpoint the exact age of the girls, but it wasn't hard to imagine what age they might have been, based on the fact their parents named them in alphabetical order. Bramble and Clover were my favorites of the book--both were fun, had weaknesses and strengths, and truly grew with Azalea as the story progressed.The story could have benefited from tighter pacing, maybe with a few things reshuffled in terms of the order they went, but that did not make the book a less enjoyable experience. The tone of the story reminded me of a mix between Jane Austin (if she were alive today and wrote in a more modern fashion) and Diana Wynne Jones. Oh! And I loved how magic was weaved in throughout the story, though not so strong that it trumped the true magic within the characters and the world. The "Warm, flickery bit" of magic. Also, I found the setting descriptions to be enough to let my imagination run wild. The descriptions were visual and bright, but not so wordy that it slowed the pacing.Overall, I will definitely read this book again. I look forward to Heather Dixon's next book!**********UPDATE Feb 13th, 2015:*************And I DID read it again!My review hasn't changed, but I did delight in a few things to which I paid little attention the last time I read the book. Dixon's descriptions are grand, but I absolutely love the way she has Azalea describe the gentlemen that come through her world. I could write an essay on the importance of these Mourning interruptions, but then I'd spoil so much for you!Also, this second read has me adoring Lord Teddie. He's such a cute character. Definitely a favorite for me. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Definitely buy. Amazing book *by D***. on Reviewed in India on August 27, 2019* I loved what a light read this was. The cover is absolutely gorgeous. Heather Dixon does know how to write a good book. The book is a retelling of the 12 dancing princesses but with Heather Dixon's own touch and i loved the result. The way we get to glimpse through the old ages of kings and queens and their customs is amazing. It will make you a fan of retellings --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/10981403-entwined-a-young-adult-fairy-tale-romance-twelve-princesses-dark](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/10981403-entwined-a-young-adult-fairy-tale-romance-twelve-princesses-dark) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-05-09*