Fantasy Retelling Book Recommendations! //

Is this my first recommendations video? Apparently so! And what better reasoning than the # MythTakeReadathon?! Here's a big list of fantasy books that are also retellings of myths, folklore or fairy tales!
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The Sisters of the Winter Wood by Rena Rossner - www.bookdeposi...
Silver in the Wood by Emily Tesh - www.bookdeposi...
The Hand, The Eye and the Heart by Zoe Marriott - www.bookdeposi...
The Wren Hunt by Mary Watson - www.bookdeposi...
Daughter of the Forest by Juliet Marillier - www.bookdeposi...
The City of Brass by S.A. Chakraborty - www.bookdeposi...
Circe by Madeline Miller - www.bookdeposi...
Tangleweed and Brine by Deirdre Sullivan - www.bookdeposi...
Oh My Gods by Alexandra Shepphard - www.bookdeposi...
Spin the Dawn by Elizabeth Lim - www.bookdeposi...
Loki by Mike Vasich - www.bookdeposi...
Wicked Fox by Kat Cho - www.bookdeposi...
A Thousand Ships by Natalie Haynes - www.bookdeposi...
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[@sprinkledpages2977]

I AM SHOOK I did not know Priory or City of Brass were retellings??? And Spin The Dawn sounds so so good I've heard positive things about it. Lovely video, thank you for sharing - I love retellings but can never find enough so this was exactly what I needed

[@AFrolicThroughFiction]

YES! A lot of fantasy books are, most people don't realise :) I can't wait to read it, I bought it since filming this video and hope to read it in August! Thank you! So glad you could find something you might like! We do also have the Myth-Take Masterlist, which is a masterlist of fantasy books that are retellings - just in case you want a place to find more!

[@salmaa.6363]

Hi! City of Brass is not a retelling.

[@emmiereads]

I GOT PRIORY REPEAT I JUST GOT PRIORY!!! Ah I adore the Goblin Market so totally gonna check out The Sisters, also I'm so excited that I'll finally get to read The Song of Achilles for this readathon:')

[@AFrolicThroughFiction]

YES YES YES!! SotWW has so many stories combined, it really does sound incredible. And yaaaas excited tostados ee what you think of it!

[@pinkoii7579]

Great recommendations! Also, I’ve been trying to find this book for years now but I can’t remember the title or the name of the author. But, I do remember some parts of the book: -The cover of the book was like a blue sky with fairies flying around in the middle -There was once scene where water pond/ lake fairies made you answer riddles to pass the lake -There was a scene were you walked into a shy weeping fairy in an icy cave -There was a scene in the dark, where the pond/ lake morphed into a face of person.... That’s really all I remember, also the book was more a chapter thick book, rather than a thin book If anyone knows the name of the book or the author pls tell me, thank you 🙏🏻🤍🤍

[@natscorner]

I can't wait to read Spin the Dawn, it's actually the only book that I have off this list but I'm definitely adding all of these to my wishlist :) Good luck Ashleigh with your TBR!

[@AFrolicThroughFiction]

Doesn't Spin the Dawn sound amazing? Ahhh so glad you've found some others you might enjoy! Thank you :D

[@TravelsinFiction]

Yesss fab video! And so many of these sound excellent. I’m currently reading my first ever Greek mythology retelling (The Silence of the Girls) and I’m really enjoying it and now definitely want to read more!

[@AFrolicThroughFiction]

Thank youuu! Ah I'm glad you think so, retellings tend to be my fave fantasies. I loved The Silence of the Girls, so I'm really glad to hear that! :D

[@TravelsinFiction]

A Frolic Through Fiction yay! Whenever you chat about retellings, it makes me want to read more!

[@saathvika4036]

Hey there! I picked the Wren Hunt because of you and its my first book for 2021. Currently reading it!

[@AFrolicThroughFiction]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@ThePhantomofBooktube]

So excited for this readathon! I was struggling with the 400-page challenge and the group book. I wasn't super interested in reading this month's book and I also cannot get my hands on it. Thank you for extending the challenge to past books. I only found this readathon now so lots of past books to catch up on! I for sure will be reading City of brass for that challenge I cannot wait to read it. it sounds so good.

[@AFrolicThroughFiction]

Yay I'm so glad to hear that! AH I hope one of the previous books works better for you then! City of Brass is a fab choice - I'd highly recommend the Audible audiobook too if you can get hold of it!

[@ThePhantomofBooktube]

@@AFrolicThroughFiction thanks for telling me that I put the audiobook on hold from my library.

[@bryonythorogood1350]

This is such a helpful video! I’ll definitely be looking at it soon to help me plan my TBR! There are also quite a few that I may just pick up to read anyway eventually 😅

[@AFrolicThroughFiction]

Yayy I'm glad! Aha that's literally me while creating the masterlist, so many books I want to read now

[@AdrianasWonderland]

oh gosh i love the disney figurea behind you!

[@OliviasCatastrophe]

These are some great recommendations! I can't wait to dive into Priory. And everyone seems to be fangirling about Spin the Dawn so no wonder you are excited for it. You know I loved Circe already as well :) Can't wait to try more of these!

[@AFrolicThroughFiction]

Thank you! Priory is just // so good // 😭 and I actually didn’t see as many people talking about Spin the Dawn when I bought it, seems people are reading it now!

[@Selinandthebooks]

Retellings of myths and folklore are my favorite books to read!! I'm currently reading Gods of Jade and Shadow by Silvia Moreno-Garcia, it's a fantasy set in 1920s Mexico inspired by Mayan mythology, and I'm liking it so far!

[@AFrolicThroughFiction]

Mine too! Gods of Jade and Shadow is on my TBR!

[@nymeria941]

Hold up a minute, Priory is a St. George retelling?!? I'm even more excited to read it now! Funnily enough, I had already requested many of the same books you recommended from the library before I ever saw this video! We must just be on the same wavelength :D I'm going to post a TBR early next week once I get to pick up those library holds. And thanks for mentioning Jewish mythology--as a Jewish person, I really appreciate it

[@AFrolicThroughFiction]

Yes! It's really interesting reading more about the links between them once you've read it :) Ahhh that's amazing! Aha great minds think alike, and all that. Can't wait to see your TBR! And of course, I'm glad I could show a bit of it!

[@ASJames]

A book of 400 pages - recommends Priory 😂😂 wow, you're not messing around haha. Looking forward to taking part 😃

[@AFrolicThroughFiction]

Go hard or go home, it's the only way ahahaha Thank you! Be sure to show us your TBR with the hashtag if you're on twitter and/or instagram!

[@JasmineReads]

This is a PERFECT video from you. You smashed this✨ Cam is going to buy Priory of the Orange Tree soon and I'm so excited (I want to read it too😍)

[@AFrolicThroughFiction]

Thank youuu! yessssss I'll be popping by to see how he likes it ahahaha

[@markcushen8199]

Awesome list, Ashleigh, I'll definitely be checking some of these out :)

[@Jadeyraereads]

I had absolutely NO idea that Priory was a retelling, but now you’ve mentioned it 😱😱😱

[@AFrolicThroughFiction]

An AMAZING retelling too!

[@readbymalja]

All these books sound amazing! Now I'm heading towards Charlotte's recommendations 😊💕 this readathon is so exciting!

[@AFrolicThroughFiction]

I thought so too :D Eeeep exciting, hope you find something you might like!

[@readbymalja]

@@AFrolicThroughFiction 😊❤

[@richardhumphreys2719]

So many gorgeous covers! 😍 and it sounds like they've got a decent story to match!

[@AFrolicThroughFiction]

Right?? Retellings apparently have my favourite type of cover designs - the intricate patterns. And let's hope so!

[@ariascarlet7736]

I've been waiting for this so I can get the best experience possible during the readathon 🥳🥳🥳 Now I need to figure out which ones I wanna read (I wanted to read The priory for the readathon 😥😥 but things have come up and I know that if I put it in my tbr I will not enjoy it and will try to read it too fast). Now I'm gonna go over to charlotte's channel and have a look and then I'll decide my final tbr 😍😍

[@AFrolicThroughFiction]

Ahhhh exciting!! Yeah I'd save Priory for when you know you can fully appreciate it, it's not one to be rushed! Do share your TBR on twitter (if you have it) once it's finalised! We'd love to see :D

[@PunkyDory80]

Love this video and this readathon idea! I'm reading slowly lately, but I might give it a try. And, I just subscribed to you and Charlotte's channels.

[@AFrolicThroughFiction]

Thank you!! :D Even if you just join us for one book, that's fine! And I'll happily find/recommend some short retellings if you fancy something quick. Thank you so so much! That means a lot!

[@PunkyDory80]

A Frolic Through Fiction thank you for being so welcoming. I wouldn’t expect you to go to all that trouble.

[@AFrolicThroughFiction]

@@PunkyDory80 It's no trouble, I love doing it! We also have the Myth-Take Masterlist, which makes things a lot easier

[@PunkyDory80]

A Frolic Through Fiction I saw the master list. I’m excited to look through that!

[@beiramilagros622]

The Hand, The Eye, and The Heart and Wicked Fox looks interesting. I think they would be my next read. I am currently reading A Very Large Expanse of Sea by Tahereh Mari and How to Make Friends with the Dark by Kathleen Glasgow. 🤗🤗💙📚📖 Happy Reading

[@AFrolicThroughFiction]

ahh I hope you enjoy them!!

[@MaryAmongStories]

how did you know I needed this video in my life? 💚💚

[@AFrolicThroughFiction]

I'm psychic

[@Mariak82]

I am hoping to read the massive Priory of The Orange Tree this summer holiday. :)

[@AFrolicThroughFiction]

Good luck! I really really hope you adore it!

[@JesseOnYoutube]

I am DYING to read Spin the Dawn!

[@AFrolicThroughFiction]

ME TOO! I'll be reading it next month (I bought it since filming this video lol) and I can't wait

[@HannahCassieBooks]

Oh I love these recommendations!

[@AFrolicThroughFiction]

Ahhh I'm glad! :D

[@septimasnape]

great list. i see the hand the eye and the heart everywhere currently

[@AFrolicThroughFiction]

Thanks! And you do? I feel like it had its short burst and then vanished ahaha

[@septimasnape]

@@AFrolicThroughFiction maybe it's because i started following so many more new people, but I feel i see it a lot

[@moumitareads3738]

I loved the deavabad trilogy 💯🔥

[@lindaklinedinst9236]

I sent you a Friend Request and I sent you a Message as well. I am going to try to participate in this Read A Thon if I can get one of the books from my local library. I love watching your Videos. All of the Books that you mention sounds really good to me. I have them written down. Take care & Happy Reading :)

[@AFrolicThroughFiction]

I've just seen! Accepted :) I really hope you can participate, even if just for one book! Thank you so much, happy reading to you too!

[@the.bluest.fish.]

You should read American Gods by Neil Gaiman. It's amazing. Loved the video

[@AFrolicThroughFiction]

I did try it last year but wasn't in the mood for it at the time so never finished. I do hope to read it one day though!

[@caralewis3175]

When is the mythtakereadathon?

[@AFrolicThroughFiction]

5th-18th August! :)