“What if Rapunzel’s mother drank a potion from the wrong flower?” After all, we know what happened when Rapunzel’s mother drank from the right flower: Tangled, of course. The taglines reel the reader in, for they will surely want to know The Twisted Tale series is known for its unique taglines that get curious readers thinking about what twist the tale might take. What if Rapunzel’s mother drank a potion from the wrong flower? Original (and even historically-inspired) characters are a welcome addition and perhaps my favorite part of the story involves a fun twist on none other than Maximus, the Corona Kingdom Guard’s most faithful steed. Written by famed A Twisted Tale series author Liz Braswell, Rapunzel’s tale stays close to the original story framework and vibe of Disney’s Tangled, and yet adds an arguably even more adventurous – and certainly darker – touch to the story. What Once Was Mine is the twelfth book and newest addition to the series (a full list of the books in this series can be found at the bottom of this article).

The real intrigue of these stories is that they indulge in darker fairytales which perhaps target a slightly older (middle grade and up) audience. The series, renowned for twisting well-known Disney stories and giving them alternate taglines or driving plot points to their traditional Disney counterparts, invites readers on an all-new adventure alongside classic characters they know and love. Disney’s New York Times Best-Selling A Twisted Tale Series continues to grow and enchant its readers, while also appearing to get darker.

Running, adventuring, meeting witches and human demons, seeing violence firsthand and learning about life.

Straight on till morning liz braswell