Leaving behind all they know, Elisabeth and her brother, Edvard, flee beyond the mountains. Elisabeth must break the mind-link her stepmother, Olivia, has forged or else the kingdom of Vendale will fall into ruin while the love of her life becomes a puppet to the witches’ coven. In an attempt to force Elisabeth and Edvard to return, Olivia sends her magic after them, pursuing them with all the … pursuing them with all the force of her power and transforming Edvard into a creature of the forest. Elisabeth succumbs to despair and Edvard sets out to find help. He meets an unexpected deliverer, with whose help the siblings embark on a journey of discovery, learning about the forest and a world they hardly knew existed.
Can Elisabeth break the mind-link? Can Edvard overcome his prejudices? For the sake of Vendale and the home they fled, brother and sister must face their demons, rise to the occasion, and discover how to defeat the witches.
This is the second book in The Siblings’ Tale duology. If you would like to know why Elisabeth and Edvard had to flee, you can find out in Aspiring, Part 1 of the Siblings’ Tale.
This ebook also includes a treasure hunt. Access to “Aliyah goes home” is embedded somewhere in the ebook. This short story is exclusively accessible to buyers of this ebook and will not be formally published, nor made available anywhere else. Good luck hunting.
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*I am review book 1 and 2 together
Astrid did great in weaving the feeling of classic fairytales into her story for the modern reader. Elizabeth is a fun character who is relatable for anyone who has fallen in love, but then has to deal with her new powers and is given more responsibility than she ever thought possible. It definitely weaves in a few different class fairy tales from different areas of Europe, and I really liked that about it. Astrid writes very well and has a beautiful pose, although if you are looking for an action-packed story, this one might not be for you. This one is more lyrical and beautiful, versus other books in the genre.
The second book is great as it follows more of of the siblings’ tale. I really liked Edvard and his devotion to his sister, but felt we didn’t get enough of him in the last half of the book. Although the evil step-mother troupe is used a lot, it’s definitely a classic and is relatable to some people *cough-cough*. She was quite evil, but I found her believable as I have seen some pretty messed up families in my life because of step-parents.
All in all, if you are looking for a beautiful prose that is based on fairy tales, I recommend these two books!
They need to escape the mind link her stepmother has put on her. This does not go down well. A spell is out on him changing him into a creature of the forest. She gets pull back and he need to save her. Can he do it? Will he get help? See if he can save her
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I often worry with sequels—will it carry the strength and tenacity of the first installment? Will there be enough meat on the story to hold my interest? I didn’t have to worry with the second book in the Elisabeth and Edvard duet.
The story brings in a new depth to the characters, along with a new cast to fall in love—or hate—with. The plot has more twists and turns than a rollercoaster but don’t worry, Astrid won’t leaving you stranded—she sees up every arc with the precision of an expert tailor.
This is a story I will revisit many times in the future, it’s a new and dear friend.
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This second half really picks up the pace from the first half. Much higher stakes and more action packed and magical. Its is also more unpredictable and keeps you guessing the twists and turns. A lovely retelling.
This second half of the retelling delves into a lot more action and magic. I really enjoyed reading about Elisabeth and Edvard’s time spent with the Elvin Ayori. I also loved the side story with Edvard and Aliyah and was rooting for them the whole time. This second part of a duet retelling was full of intrigue and suspense and had me turning pages right up to the end. Well done!
If you like fantasy stories that enchant their readers into wanting more, than I highly recommend you read
Becoming A siblings tale part 1 and 2. As it has a way of drawing you in and never letting go. It kind of reminds me a little of snow white as the main charcter has to endure the cruel manipulation of her wicked step mother, while dealing with the budding Romance of a prince and trying to stop the witches from enacting their evil plan to take over the kingdom. Truly a thrilling series of adventure and love that you won’t want to miss.
I give it 4 stars as there are a number of blank pages before the story starts and at the end of each chapter. Other than that great Job Astrid.
You can purchase book one and preorder book 2 on amazon.
Book 1:
Print: $12.00
Kindle: $3.00
Book 2:
Preorder for .99
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*Spoiler* After the first instalment, I was super excited for the second one. It didn’t disappoint in any way! Better than I could have even ever imagined. The style of writing is beautiful and fluid, matching the story and its essence. This story has it all: adventure, love, adversity, strength, magic, a little reminder about the sanctity of marriage and the value of loyalty. I never wanted it to end and didn’t want to step back in the realm of reality from this magical place. Not always being a fan of magic stories, I will be following this author and her work closely!
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