The Desert Princess, Melanie Cellier
The Desert Princess, Melanie Cellier
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The Desert Princess
A Retelling of Aladdin

Author: Melanie Cellier

Narrator: Esther Wane

Unabridged: 10 hr 43 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 03/16/2023


Synopsis

Cassie knows she was made for more than a life buried away in her uncle's remote forest estate. Eager to meet the great spymaster, Aurora, she jumps at the chance to travel to her distant kingdom. But meeting Aurora isn't enough - Cassie wants to prove her worth. So, when she's presented with an opportunity to gather intelligence, she acts. When her plans go awry, Cassie finds herself living on the streets in a distant city. But, despite the failure that brought her here, Cassie can't afford to give up. Kingdom-shaking danger is brewing in these lands, and she may be the only one who can save the Four Kingdoms. Cassie won't let anything stand in her way - not the biting heat of the desert, not the distracting way her heart responds to the mysterious, attractive stranger who insists on staying close, not the layers of secrets hiding beneath the surface of her new home. In this reimagining of the classic fairy tale, Aladdin, a girl from the streets must navigate treasure caves, palaces, and a magic lamp if she wants to rescue herself and save four kingdoms as well. If you enjoy clean romance, adventure, and intrigue, then try the books in the Return to the Four Kingdoms series now! These interconnected fairy tale retellings each feature a different heroine who finds herself friendless in a strange land and who must fight to save her new home and win her happily ever after.

About Melanie Cellier

Melanie Cellier grew up on a staple diet of books, books and more books. And although she got older, she never stopped loving children's and young adult novels. She always wanted to write one herself, but it took three careers and three different continents before she actually managed it. She now feels incredibly fortunate to spend her time writing from her home in Adelaide, Australia where she keeps an eye out for koalas in her backyard. Her staple diet hasn't changed much, although she's added choc mint Rooibos tea and Chicken Crimpies to the list. She writes young adult fantasy including her Spoken Mage series, and her Four Kingdoms and Beyond the Four Kingdoms series which are made up of linked stand-alone fairy tale retellings. Visit Melanie at her website: http: //www.melaniecellier.com or follow her on Facebook: https: //www.facebook.com/Melanie-Cellier-689002674569364/ for all the latest news on her books.

About Esther Wane

Esther Wane is a British actor and voiceover artist who, after a career in finance, fulfilled her childhood dream of attending drama school in London. She has narrated audiobooks in many genres, including politics, romantic fiction, and children's literature. When not doing voiceover work or acting, she can be found browsing bookshops. She currently resides with her family and collection of books in Hertfordshire, London.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Tricia

I adore all of this author's books, and her books are always an auto-buy. But this book ended up even more of a delight! This might just be one of my favorites among the various fairy tale retellings! This imaginative retelling of Aladdin has enough similarities to be recognizable, but doesn't tie i......more

Goodreads review by Merie

Ah what 😂 I love all of Melanie Cellier's retellings but I have some mixed feelings about some of this... Overall though, really enjoyed this installment and can't wait for the next one! Aaaaand now I'm struck with the urge to reread The Princess Game and A Crown of Snow and Ice.........more

Goodreads review by Rachel

Ok, the cover itself is a 6/5⭐️ This story was just so amazing. Some of the beginning and a moment at the end was a bit wonky, but the story was beautiful. I love the way Zaid cares for Cassie, and they both had lessons to learn in subtle ways. Cassie was spunky, but she grew on me a lot. When I read......more