Bethany Atazadeh's Blog - Posts Tagged "fairytale-inspired"
NEW RELEASE!
Oooooh my goodness, THIS AUTHOR! (I'm just kidding hehe, it's me ;)
I started writing this book almost exactly a year and a half ago, just a month or so after having a baby. So this story is a game changer in multiple ways because not only has my writing grown a lot, but it also showed me that it's still possible to create and be multi-passionate as a mom!
GENRE: Young Adult Fantasy, Fairytale Inspired (Sleeping Beauty specifically)
#: Book 2 out of 3
RELEASE DATE: June 20, 2023
What you can expect in this story: shapeshifting, girl saves herself, fly on the wall (literally!), enchanted castle lockdown, fairytale easter eggs from sleeping beauty, slow burn romance, villain origin story, dragons, royal court intrigue, magical clothing and other enchanted objects, "doesn't know her own strength", loophole spells, and more!
What readers are saying:
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I didn't put down my iPad a single time while reading The Secret Shadow. I couldn't. I was captivated from the first page and had to know what would happen. The stakes felt so high … There were two big reveals in this book: the twist at the halfway point, and a revelation about Bel…These were both written well, with breadcrumbs laid out so it didn't happen out of nowhere and if you looked back, it was clear where it was headed. I still didn't see the twist coming though, and wasn't able to predict where any of it was going to end. Everything was woven so seamlessly. I need book three now!
- CAITLYN PRICE
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WOW! What a captivating story. The last sentence of the book is spine-chilling- in a good way… I've always enjoyed Bethany's books and this is no exception. Brilliant twists, amazing writing, and what a great ending. Now I simply cannot wait to read the next book from the series. Must read!
- RUCHA PANTOJI
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I finished this book so fast, it was so entertaining. I like it so much more than the first one and I can not wait for the last book.
I have to read all her books.
- ABBY CARRERA
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I am loving seeing this side of Jezebel in The Queen's Rise series! While not required to enjoy this prequel series, having read The Stolen Kingdom series and seeing where she will end up gives a very unique perspective on this character. The little easter eggs throughout have been fun to catch and will give readers who have read that series a lot of great "ah-ha" moments. … I am also a complete sucker for fairytale retellings and this author knows how to weave in elements readers will recognize while not have it be overpowering. Overall, I am obsessed with this series and I cannot wait for book 3!
- KIRA ASSAD
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I really enjoyed this sequel! Bethany Atazadeh definitely did a great job building onto the tension from book 1!
The stakes were built up consistently, which kept me on the edge of my seat! The final few chapters were especially tense!
I also liked how there were little clues tucked here and there, subtle enough to be nothing, but distinct enough to pique my curiosity, until they were fully revealed! Very clever.
- SARAH RODECKER
When another shape-shifter breaks into the castle and threatens the royal family, the search for the intruder begins—and Jezebel fears they’ll catch her instead.
The castle is locked down until the danger is eliminated. Everyone is suspect. Still learning the ropes of the secretive Jinni court, the life she's worked so hard for is in jeopardy.
With the Jinni Guard on the hunt for this formidable shifter, it’s only a matter of time. Once they discover Jezebel’s shape-shifting Gift, her future with Prince Shem—and all her carefully formed plans—are over.
Jezebel must persuade the prince to buy her time, so she can track down this unknown shape-shifter before the Guard. If she fails, she’ll have no choice but to flee before the Guard discovers her hidden abilities and severs them immediately—a fate worse than death.
The Secret Shadow is the second book in The Queen’s Rise series, inspired by your favorite villains in Snow White, Sleeping Beauty, and Beauty and the Beast. Over a century before Queen Jezebel crosses paths with Arie, Rena, and Nesrin, she’s just an innocent Jinni girl… who was betrayed.
Reading order for THE QUEEN’S RISE series:
Book 1: The Secret Gift
Book 2: The Secret Shadow
Book 3: The Secret Curse
LINK TO BUY (on all vendors): https://books2read.com/thesecretshadow
ADD ON GOODREADS: The Secret Shadow
Can't wait to hear what you think of it!
<3 Bethany
I started writing this book almost exactly a year and a half ago, just a month or so after having a baby. So this story is a game changer in multiple ways because not only has my writing grown a lot, but it also showed me that it's still possible to create and be multi-passionate as a mom!
GENRE: Young Adult Fantasy, Fairytale Inspired (Sleeping Beauty specifically)
#: Book 2 out of 3
RELEASE DATE: June 20, 2023
What you can expect in this story: shapeshifting, girl saves herself, fly on the wall (literally!), enchanted castle lockdown, fairytale easter eggs from sleeping beauty, slow burn romance, villain origin story, dragons, royal court intrigue, magical clothing and other enchanted objects, "doesn't know her own strength", loophole spells, and more!
What readers are saying:
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I didn't put down my iPad a single time while reading The Secret Shadow. I couldn't. I was captivated from the first page and had to know what would happen. The stakes felt so high … There were two big reveals in this book: the twist at the halfway point, and a revelation about Bel…These were both written well, with breadcrumbs laid out so it didn't happen out of nowhere and if you looked back, it was clear where it was headed. I still didn't see the twist coming though, and wasn't able to predict where any of it was going to end. Everything was woven so seamlessly. I need book three now!
- CAITLYN PRICE
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
WOW! What a captivating story. The last sentence of the book is spine-chilling- in a good way… I've always enjoyed Bethany's books and this is no exception. Brilliant twists, amazing writing, and what a great ending. Now I simply cannot wait to read the next book from the series. Must read!
- RUCHA PANTOJI
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I finished this book so fast, it was so entertaining. I like it so much more than the first one and I can not wait for the last book.
I have to read all her books.
- ABBY CARRERA
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I am loving seeing this side of Jezebel in The Queen's Rise series! While not required to enjoy this prequel series, having read The Stolen Kingdom series and seeing where she will end up gives a very unique perspective on this character. The little easter eggs throughout have been fun to catch and will give readers who have read that series a lot of great "ah-ha" moments. … I am also a complete sucker for fairytale retellings and this author knows how to weave in elements readers will recognize while not have it be overpowering. Overall, I am obsessed with this series and I cannot wait for book 3!
- KIRA ASSAD
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I really enjoyed this sequel! Bethany Atazadeh definitely did a great job building onto the tension from book 1!
The stakes were built up consistently, which kept me on the edge of my seat! The final few chapters were especially tense!
I also liked how there were little clues tucked here and there, subtle enough to be nothing, but distinct enough to pique my curiosity, until they were fully revealed! Very clever.
- SARAH RODECKER
When another shape-shifter breaks into the castle and threatens the royal family, the search for the intruder begins—and Jezebel fears they’ll catch her instead.
The castle is locked down until the danger is eliminated. Everyone is suspect. Still learning the ropes of the secretive Jinni court, the life she's worked so hard for is in jeopardy.
With the Jinni Guard on the hunt for this formidable shifter, it’s only a matter of time. Once they discover Jezebel’s shape-shifting Gift, her future with Prince Shem—and all her carefully formed plans—are over.
Jezebel must persuade the prince to buy her time, so she can track down this unknown shape-shifter before the Guard. If she fails, she’ll have no choice but to flee before the Guard discovers her hidden abilities and severs them immediately—a fate worse than death.
The Secret Shadow is the second book in The Queen’s Rise series, inspired by your favorite villains in Snow White, Sleeping Beauty, and Beauty and the Beast. Over a century before Queen Jezebel crosses paths with Arie, Rena, and Nesrin, she’s just an innocent Jinni girl… who was betrayed.
Reading order for THE QUEEN’S RISE series:
Book 1: The Secret Gift
Book 2: The Secret Shadow
Book 3: The Secret Curse
LINK TO BUY (on all vendors): https://books2read.com/thesecretshadow
ADD ON GOODREADS: The Secret Shadow
Can't wait to hear what you think of it!
<3 Bethany
