Cinderella is determined to be her own fairy godmother.  

Sent to Grimm Academy by her jealous step-mother, Ella is determined to make the most of the opportunity.   

With her friends by her side, and her dress-making lessons with Rapunzel progressing well, she's starting to think she can avoid her prophecy after all. But when her dress is ruined the night before a masked ball, she has to face the truth.   

Can she stop her prophecy by midnight?   

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Pumpkins And Proms is part of the Grimm Academy fantasy fairy tale romance series and is a standalone retelling of Cinderella. 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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Please note: this is an m/f NON-bully academy series.

Published
April 23, 2020
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Grimm Academy

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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 was a fun Retelling Of Cinderella and a great addition to the Grimm Academy Series. Each story can be enjoyed on it's own but are more enjoyable when you read more of the series since some of the characters show up in multiple books.

Series Character and Story Connections for Pumpkins And Proms: A Fairy Tale Retelling Of Cinderella (Book 03)

Rapunzel and Gavin's story are in Tower Of Thorns: A Fairy Tale Retelling Of Rapunzel (Book 01)

Briar Rose's story is in Spindles And Spells: A Fairy Tale Retelling Of Sleeping Beauty (Book 02)

Marigold's story will be in Lilies Of Loss: A Fairy Tale Retelling Of The Frog Prince (Book 04)

Red's story will be in Huntsmen And Hoods: A Fairy Tale Retelling Of Red Riding Hood (Book 05)

Prince Enver will be in Lamps And Lies: A Fairy Tale Retelling Of Aladdin (Book 08) = A Gender-Flipped Aladdin

Helena and Wilhelm's story will be in Feathers Of Fate : A Fairy Tale Retelling Of The Goose Girl (Book 09)

Florian's Cousins will be in The Winter Ball (Book 18)

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