The Renaissance of Gwen Hathaway

Name: The Renaissance of Gwen Hathaway
Brand: Tantor Audio
Availability: InStock
Author: Ashley Schumacher
ISBN: 9798765070062

Author: Ashley Schumacher

Narrator: Ellie Gossage

Unabridged: 8 hr 8 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 05/23/2023

Categories: Young Adult Fiction, Romance, Contemporary Romance

Synopsis

Since her mother's death, Madeline "Gwen" Hathaway has been determined that nothing in her life will change ever again. That's why she keeps extensive lists in journals, has had only one friend since childhood, and looks forward to the monotony of working the ren faire circuit with her father. Until she arrives at her mother's favorite end-of-tour stop to find the faire is under new management and completely changed.

Meeting Arthur, the son of the new owners and an actual lute-playing bard, messes up Maddie's plans even more. For some reason, he wants to be her friend—and ropes her into becoming Princess of the Faire. Now Maddie is overseeing a faire dramatically changed from what her mother loved and going on road trips vastly different from the routine she used to rely on. Worst of all, she's kind of having fun.

Ashley Schumacher's The Renaissance of Gwen Hathaway is filled with a wise old magician who sells potion bottles, gallant knights who are afraid of horses and ride camels instead, kings with a fondness for theatrics, a lazy river castle moat with inflatable crocodile floaties, and a plus-sized heroine with a wide open heart . . . if only she just admits it.

About Ashley Schumacher

Ashley Schumacher is the author of Amelia Unabridged and Full Flight and has a degree in creative writing from the University of North Texas. When she's not reading or writing, she's either singing Disney songs, finding new and exciting ways to pester her family, or trying to find her inside voice, which has been sadly missing since birth. She lives in a small town north of Dallas with her husband, son, and more books than is strictly necessary.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Nilufer on February 28, 2023

I had so many five starred readings lately. But in my opinion; some books deserve extra shiny plus star to be differentiated and praised for its brilliance! This is absolutely one of them that deserves six starred review! This book is so sentimental, sweet, motivating, heartwarming! Could you fall i......more

Goodreads review by jessica on November 17, 2022

AS really said “let me write ‘well met,’ but for teens.” and she did a decent job. the setting is fun if you enjoy ren faires, the characters are cool if you enjoy teenage humour, and the story is engaging if you enjoy messages about coping, growth, and identity. it ticks all the boxes for a YA conte......more

Goodreads review by Marilyn (not getting notifications) on October 22, 2022

The Renaissance of Gwen Hathaway was the first book that I had read by Ashley Schumacher. Although I would consider The Renaissance of Gwen Hathaway a YA book it had the right amount of inspiration and heartbreak to make it a very enjoyable read. As soon as I began reading it I found myself totally......more

Goodreads review by Kristy on March 15, 2023

It's been nearly one year since Madeline's mom died. She grew up with her parents on the renaissance faire circuit, being homeschooled and helping her parents with their faire booth. Now it's just her and her dad and Maddie finds herself scared she'll forget things about those she loves, so she keep......more

Goodreads review by Howard on March 14, 2024

3 Stars for The Renaissance of Gwen Hathaway (audiobook) Ashley Schumacher read by Ellie Gossage. This was a cute coming of age story set in the world of the renaissance fair. Gwen is dealing with her mother’s death and everything around her is suddenly changing. If she can get over her own issues t......more