Liz Braswell
Liz Braswell is an American author known for her work in young adult fiction, particularly for her contributions to the 'Twisted Tales' series, which reimagines classic Disney stories with alternate endings.
Books
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1. A Whole New World
A Twisted Tale
In a reimagined tale of a classic story, the narrative unfolds in a world where Jafar, the cunning and power-hungry sorcerer, seizes control of the magical lamp before Aladdin can lay his hands on it. With the genie at his command, Jafar's dark ambitions threaten to plunge Agrabah into chaos and tyranny. As Aladdin and Princess Jasmine grapple with the new reality, they must rally allies and muster courage to challenge Jafar's reign, embarking on a perilous journey filled with unexpected twists and heart-pounding adventures. This fresh take on a beloved tale explores themes of resilience, friendship, and the enduring battle between good and evil.
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2. What Once Was Mine
A Twisted Tale
In a captivating twist on a beloved fairy tale, the story unfolds in a world where Rapunzel's magical hair possesses the power to heal, but also to harm. Locked away in a tower by a mother who fears her daughter's abilities, Rapunzel yearns for freedom and the truth about her past. As she embarks on a daring adventure with a charming thief, she discovers the complexities of her powers and the strength within herself. This enchanting tale explores themes of identity, courage, and the transformative power of love, weaving a rich tapestry of magic and self-discovery.
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3. Ignore The Guy, Get The Guy
The Art of No Contact: A Woman's Survival Guide to Mastering a Breakup and Taking Back Her Power
This insightful guide offers a fresh perspective on dating and relationships, emphasizing the importance of self-worth and confidence. It encourages women to shift their focus from chasing after men to investing in themselves, suggesting that by doing so, they naturally become more attractive and desirable. Through practical advice and real-life examples, the book empowers readers to break free from traditional dating norms and embrace a more empowered approach to love and romance.
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5. Straight On Till Morning
A Twisted Tale
A dark reimagining of Peter Pan that asks what happens when Wendy refuses to grow up: stranded in Neverland, she is thrust into leadership of the Lost Boys and must navigate shifting loyalties, Tinker Bell’s jealous fury, and Captain Hook’s dangerous schemes while confronting the emotional and moral costs of eternal childhood and the hard choices required to protect those she loves.
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6. Part Of Your World
A Twisted Tale
A reimagined fairy tale that tells the sea witch’s origin story, following an ambitious outsider of the ocean who transforms into a powerful and forbidden figure after betrayal and heartbreak; her path collides with a curious human-loving princess, forcing both characters to confront the costs of desire, the pull of revenge, and what it truly means to claim agency in a world that labels them monsters.
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7. As Old As Time
A Twisted Tale
A dark, imaginative retelling of the Beauty and the Beast fairy tale that turns on a single twist: a different choice reshapes the familiar story, sending its bookish heroine, a proud cursed prince, and the enchanted household into new alliances and rivalries. As secrets about the curse and the characters' pasts surface, they must confront love, sacrifice, and what it truly means to be human—or monstrous—while the village and castle alike reckon with the consequences of the changed fate.
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8. Once Upon A Dream
A Twisted Tale
In this reimagined Sleeping Beauty, the princess never awakens on her sixteenth birthday, and the kingdom outside falls into stagnation while she drifts through a vivid, mysterious dream world. As allies and enemies pursue their own agendas—fairies, desperate royals, and dark forces alike—those left behind must grapple with the consequences of a single altered moment, and the sleeping princess must decide what ‘waking up’ really means and who gets to choose her fate.
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