This was a fun Retelling of The Frog Prince and I enjoyed getting to know Marigold better after having read the previous three books in this series, although it isn't necessary to read them as each book can be read on their own. I also liked the Huntsman Theo that is introduced in this story. I look forward to reading more from this series and seeing more about these characters as well as the characters we haven't met yet.
Series Character and Story Connections
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)
Ella's story is in Pumpkins And Proms: A Fairy Tale Retelling Of Cinderella (Book 03)
Red's story will be in Huntsmen And Hoods: A Fairy Tale Retelling Of Red Riding Hood (Book 05)
Helena and Wilhelm's story will be in Feathers Of Fate : A Fairy Tale Retelling Of The Goose Girl (Book 09)
Is the most dangerous thing at the lake the Frog Prince himself?
Marigold has always had it all, beauty, wealth, and the tiara to go with it.
But after finding herself enchanted by an unlikely foe while out in the grounds of Grimm Academy, her fairy tale starts coming true. Can she stop it before it's too late?
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Lilies Of Loss is part of the Grimm Academy fantasy fairy tale romance series and is a standalone retelling of The Frog Prince. 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!
Series Book is Part of
- Grimm Academy (#4)
- Once Upon an Academy (#2)
The series
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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