Beyond the Tower (The Journey Series (Fairytales Retold) Book 1)

Raised by a witch, imprisoned her whole life, does this fairytale maiden know what freedom is?
Rapunzel has never spoken to anyone except for the witch that keeps her imprisoned in a tower. She has never had a friend, never wandered free. But when she breaks the witch's most sacred rule, she is cast from her tower and thrown into a world of bewildering people. She meets a princess in disguise, stumbles upon a murder, and is chased by Bluebeard. As her feet keep her moving, will she ever honestly find the answers she's looking for?

Ms. Roe has taken the known fairy tale to a greater understanding. She expounds beyond the common to create a relatable adolescent girl. The language is beautiful and engaging. I was wrapped up in the story by her choice of words. Though the book is YA focused, I have no reservations recommending it to all readers.