Book Review: ‘Entwined’ by Heather Dixon

The bonds of love are sometimes strained by outside forces. Misunderstandings and even death can destroy the bond as though it never existed.

In Entwined by Heather Dixon you embark on a journey of magic, danger, evil and romance. When Princess Azalea loses much of what she holds most dear, she and her younger sisters turn to the one thing that makes the happy – dancing. Yet this holds heartache as well for they are forbidden by their father the King as they are in mourning.

Always young rascals, they find a place of magic and beauty hidden deep within the palace where they can dance away their nights, with no danger of being caught and punished. Little do they understand the danger they have invited into their lives. When evil comes to call they are unprepared for the destruction or danger, not only for themselves but to all that they now hold dear.

Dixon has given us a fairy tale with fun and exciting characters. Each of the young men who are looking to wed the princess is amusing and in some cases just silly. Even with such faults there is also strength and humor involved.

The Princess Azalea and her younger sisters are fun and just a little too bold, for their daring takes them into the darkness in a dangerous way. Yet that boldness is also their salvation.

This is a wonderful Young Adult fairy tale with romance, adventure, danger and family. Your will find yourself entranced by the beauty, saddened by the circumstances and appalled by the danger. What also creates a soft rumble throughout the tale is a ribbon of love and romance that grows and evolves. You will want to keep reading to the very end to see how the young women extricate themselves from the dilemma.

This would be wonderful book for your young adult or teen if they enjoy books. Adults will find this a satisfying read as well for there are numerous qualities that cast interest for readers of all ages.