by Liz Braswell
First published 2024
Snow White discovers magical abilities beyond her stepmother's mirror. Mulan rises to become the emperor's trusted advisor. Remy encounters Colette before any other human changes his destiny. These stories unfold across sixteen reimagined Disney worlds where familiar characters face different choices and consequences. Ariel meets Eric immediately after rescuing him from the shipwreck. Tiana and Naveen race against time to reach Maldonia. Jim Hawkins boards a pirate vessel that sails through space rather than earthly seas. Tinker Bell's pixie dust reveals powers no one suspected. Each tale takes a beloved Disney narrative and asks what might have happened if key moments had unfolded differently. The stories span multiple Disney universes, from classic fairy tales to modern adventures. Veterans of the Twisted Tales series join new voices to explore these alternate possibilities. The collection transforms familiar Disney magic into fresh adventures while preserving the heart of each original story.
Genres: fantasy, young-adult, fairy-tale-retellings
Vibes: suspenseful, thought-provoking, whimsical
Tropes: found-family, what-if
Setting: Disney, Maldonia
Period: 21st-century
295 pages · Paperback · Autumn