Rapunzel Untangled by Cindy C. Bennett
Rapunzel is not your average teenager. For one thing, she has a serious illness that keeps her inside the mysterious Gothel Mansion. And for another, her hair is 15 feet long. Not to mention that she’s also the key to ultimately saving the world from certain destruction.
But then she meets a boy named Fane, who changes all she has ever known, and she decides to risk everything familiar to find out who she really is.
Filled with romance, adventure, and mystery, Rapunzel Untangled is one story you won’t want to put down. Discover the true meaning of love and friendship in this modern twist to the classic fairytale.
Rapunzel lives in a tower completely isolated and she has long flowing blonde hair. But you knew all that, right? She can’t leave her tower because she has a severe immune disease and any contact with outside germs can be fatal for her. I thought it was awesome that her first introduction to the outside world was through facebook. How fitting in this technical age. She meets Fane on facebook and honestly, talking to him was just the catalyst that Rapunzel needed. She started to become more curious and interested in the world around her.
I just loved her and Fane’s chats on facebook. I thought they were absolutely hilarious, and I loved all the pop culture and movie references. It kind of reminded me of the quick wit that I love so much in Meg Cabot books. (which as you all know, is HIGH praise from me) He is a great guy. He really took everything in stride. I thought the little romance between Rapunzel and Fane was adorable. Every time he got concerned with germs for her, it made me smile. There is just something about the two of them that works so well.
This book is not only the “can’t-eat, can’t-sleep, reach-for-the-stars, over- the-fence, World Series kind of stuff,” (two points for whoever can name this movie!) but it also has a touch of magic. And we all know that magic can lead to some unexpected twists. I’m not going to ruin any surprises but I loved all of the plot lines so much that I really want you to experience it for yourself.
I loved the house. It reminded me of the house in Rose Red by Steven King. Where the lady of the house has to keep building on and “growing” the house. This book isn’t a horror like that one, but the continuous construction on the house reminded me of that.
If you like sweet romances, modernization of fairy tales and just plain great stories- you NEED to check out Rapunzel Untangled. I loved this book. One of my favorites of the year so far! It is also my first book by Cindy Bennett. She has so many other books that I would like to try. Let me know which one I should check out next!
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Annette
Kirstie Alley and the Olsen Twins in “It Take’s Two.” One of my kid’s favorite when they were little…Great review, by the way. I love fairy tale retellings and hope you find some other good ones.
Jenea Whittington
I sooo want this book. Awesome review. I love all the retelling right now. 🙂
Jenea @ Books Live Forever
Lolawid
My daughter and I LOVE Geek Girl by Cindy Bennett. You should read it!
Christy @ Love of Books
This sounds really good! Rapunzel is one retelling that I haven’t read, so yeah, I’m curious.