To Ride the Wind, Melanie Cellier
To Ride the Wind, Melanie Cellier
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To Ride the Wind
A Retelling of East of the Sun and West of the Moon

Author: Melanie Cellier

Narrator: Esther Wane

Unabridged: 9 hr 20 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 09/25/2024

Synopsis

Charlotte has always longed to be accepted by her older sisters. She would gladly exchange her vaunted beauty for their friendship. But they ask a far higher price. Pushed into marriage with a stranger, Charlotte is left betrayed and alone. All she knows of her new husband is that he has secrets—and that her heart beats a little faster whenever he calls her Lottie. Princess Gwendolyn's people are different—that’s why they dwell high in the mountains, far from all other kingdoms. So she’s shocked when she discovers her mother plans to marry her by force to a stranger from outside their lands. And when she uncovers the full truth, she knows the queen's scheming has gone too far. Gwen must intervene before her mother’s destructive touch blights the entire world. If only there was someone who could help her. But the boy who was Gwen's only true friend has long since disappeared, and she'd do anything to find him. But her mother has made that impossible. In this reimagining of the classic fairy tale, East of the Sun and West of the Moon, a commoner and a princess must forge a friendship in order to find a path through the secrets and lies that surround them. If you enjoy clean romance, adventure, intrigue, found families, and friendship, then try the Four Kingdoms duology now which retells one classic fairy tale across two books!

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 Rachel on August 03, 2024

*4.5* Um, wow! I’ve never read a retelling of this fairytale. Umm, let’s just say the original is a little *cough*dumb*cough* based on the synopsis I read. I do recommend the synopsis before reading this retelling though. There are two tropes/different romances. One is marriage of convenience *squee*......more

Goodreads review by Tricia on December 31, 2024

I'm a huge fan of the East of the Sun, West of the Moon fairy tale, and I was so excited to see that one of my favorite fairy tale authors was going to be tackling it. And this book didn't disappoint! A lovely start to this duology!......more

Goodreads review by Fifi’s Bookshelf on June 01, 2024

So nostalgic being back in the world of the Four Kingdoms. I’ve been reading these books for 7 years and the Four Kingdoms will always feel like home. Incredibly grateful for one last duology installment in this world, but I sure will miss the characters and this world!......more

Goodreads review by Jessica on September 26, 2024

[4.5 stars] Ok, yeah, it’s a little (lot?) cheesy, but it’s a fairy tale! That’s the very reason we read them. Charming princes, fast and unrealistic True Love, an afflicted princess with a kind and courageous heart, jealous sisters, cursed kingdoms, wicked villains, and elderly godmothers… Everythin......more

Goodreads review by Kelli on November 01, 2024

I honestly love anything and everything Four Kingdoms and Beyond! This was no different. I’ve never heard of this fairy tale, but so far I’m loving this retelling! I already loved Charlotte from The Abandoned Princess, so I’m glad she’s getting a duology. The other new characters I’ve also really en......more

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