A princess is determined to save her brothers from the curse that turns them into swans, even if it means sewing nettle shirts.

Elisa has always known about her deadly prophecy, but the last thing she expected was for the swans to arrive in the form of her cursed brothers.

With her friends desperate for her to take part in the Princess Competition, and her new courtship taking a turn towards serious, Elisa already has her hands full. And when she discovers her chances of getting out of her prophecy alive hinges on a vow of silence, things become even more complicated.

Can Elisa save her brothers in time?

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Princess Of Feathers is part of the Grimm Academy fantasy fairy tale romance series and is a standalone retelling of the Wild Swans/Six Swans. 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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December 15, 2022 (Drowlgon Press)
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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 good Retelling of the Wild Swans and I enjoyed getting to know both Elisa & Alaric in this story and thought they made a nice couple. While I did really enjoy the story overall I had just finished reading the previous story and the two happened at the same time so some of the story did repeat a bit since the characters were friends and together and this is meant to be able to be read as a standalone as well as part of a series of interconnected stories. I am looking forward to continuing this series and seeing what happens with the other characters in this fun and lighthearted fairy tale series.

Series Character and Story Connections
Astrid's story is in Princess Of Petals: The Princess Competition (Book 15)
Cordelia's story will be in Princess Of Peas: A Fairy Tale Retelling Of The Princess And The Pea (Book 17)

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

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