Mothers of Enchantment
New Tales of Fairy Godmothers
by Michelle Tang, Kelly Jarvis, Marshall Moore, Lynden Wade, Elise Forier Edie, Sonni de Soto, Vivica Reeves, Carter Lappin, Claire N. Thomas, Maxine Churchman, Kim Malinowski, Abi Marie Palmer
We remember her best as the generous fairy who dresses Cinderella and handles transportation while she’s at it. But that’s just the most famous fairy godmother’s tale. With a little imagination, you’ll find that fairy godmothers and godfathers appear in many varied forms. The authors in this anthology have crafted new tales that re-imagine the fairy godmother and her role.
A young fairy grapples with imposter syndrome as she takes up her new appointment as godmother. Immortal sisters bestow blessings and curses on princesses as a way to battle the patriarchal fairy godfathers. A struggling artist receives a godmother’s help to impress at her high school reunion. Sparing the life of a moth leads to magical help from an unexpected protector.
Retellings of Pinocchio, Rumpelstiltskin, Beauty and the Beast, and The Frog Prince show the magic of these stories in a whole new light. Infused with modern sensibilities but honoring the tradition of fairy tales, these dozen stories will enchant and inspire you.
REVIEW
5 out of 5
If you follow me, you know I’m a sucker for fairy tale retellings. This was a unique twist on that, and I absolutely loved each story. I’m not going to break down every story, but I thought the authors all did justice to the fairy tale they chose. I loved getting to see the stories I’m familiar with from the fairy godmother’s side. Furthermore, I fell in love with each and every fairy presented in this anthology, and it’s definitely going on my read again list!
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AUTHOR LINKS
Michelle Tang – Goodreads
Kelly Jarvis – Goodreads
Marshall Moore – Goodreads | Website
Lynden Wade – Goodreads | Website
Elise Forier Edie – Goodreads | Website
Sonni de Soto – Goodreads | Website
Vivica Reeves – Goodreads
Carter Lappin – Goodreads | Twitter/X
Claire N. Thomas – Goodreads
Maxine Churchman – Goodreads