Can telling stories of the students at Grimm Academy save a future princess?

When Azade is betrothed to a prince who barely even acknowledges her existence, she knows things are bad. And after they're given a prophecy that their marriage will be doomed if they see through the betrothal, she knows she has to do everything she can to get out of it.

Arriving at Grimm Academy gives Azade a chance to change things, all she has to do is convince her prince to end things. But as they grow closer, she starts to question whether it's really what she wants.

At least she'll be able to keep his attention for one more story....

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Teller Of Tales is part of the Grimm Academy fantasy fairy tale romance series and is a standalone retelling of Arabian Nights. It includes a fairy tale heroine determined to save herself and a sweet m/f romance.

If you enjoy fairy tale retellings, fantasy academy settings, friendship, prophecies, strong heroines, and sweet romance, start the Grimm Academy series!

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February 1, 2024
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There’s a place where fairy tale legacies weigh heavy on young shoulders—and where rewriting your story is the only way to survive.

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Grimm Academy invites readers into a reimagined world where the daughters of myth and legend aren’t content to let fate dictate their futures. These aren’t the docile heroines from bedtime stories. They're students, rebels, and dreamers, each haunted by a prophecy—and determined to break it.

Set against the gothic charm of a magical school filled with whispers of curses, enchanted corridors, and secret alliances, the series weaves together the familiar and the new. Rapunzel isn’t trapped in a tower—she’s climbing out of expectations. Sleeping Beauty isn’t waiting to wake up—she’s trying to stay ahead of a fate she never asked for. Each book focuses on a different heroine, but the threads of destiny, friendship, and quiet rebellion tie them all together.

What makes this series shine isn’t just the inventive fairy tale retellings—it’s the emotional core. These are stories about agency, growth, and the messy path to self-acceptance, wrapped in the allure of magical realism and school-life drama. With a tone that blends intrigue, heart, and a whisper of danger, Grimm Academy turns the traditional fantasy academy trope into something far more resonant: a place where legacy is a challenge, not a destiny.

Perfect for readers who crave character-driven fantasy with strong female leads, slow-burn romance, and a rich, enchanted atmosphere, this series is a quietly powerful journey through the question: what if you could choose your own ending?

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This is the first Retelling of Arabian Nights that I have read and I really enjoyed the characters Azade (Scheherazade) and Prince Ryar and seeing how their story unfolded. Their tale works really well in this series and I look forward to reading more books from this series including the one about Azade's friend Morgiana.

Series Character and Story Connections
Morgiana's story is in Dance Of Daggers: A Fairy Tale Retelling of Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves

I received a free eBook copy of this book from the author and am voluntarily leaving a review.

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