If you like mixed-up fairy tales, this is the book for you! It was incredibly fun to read as it merged some of the classic elements of Snow White & Sleeping Beauty in a fresh and exciting new way. So many twists and turns, suspense-filled action scenes, unexpected allies and enemies, and strong and courageous 12-year-old female lead characters (Snow & Rose.) I love that these young women had to overcome self-doubt and other internal dilemmas and then used their intelligence, skills, courage, wits, and humor without relying on their male buddies (but still had nice friendships with those boys!) I highly recommend this book to 3rd-8th grade readers who want to get lost in a great book! This is the second book in the series. The first one is equally as good.

Thank you to NetGalley, the author, and publisher for an advanced copy to honestly review.

Kim Bussing delivers a fresh and imaginative twist on classic fairy tales in *Snow White and the Dragon (or, Sleeping Beauty and the Seven Dwarfs)*. This middle-grade adventure brings together two beloved princesses—Snow White and Sleeping Beauty—in an exciting "Freaky Friday"-style swap that keeps readers hooked from start to finish.

The story masterfully blends magic, mystery, and humor as Princess Snow and Rose (Sleeping Beauty) find themselves entangled in each other’s destinies. Bussing’s writing is engaging, with vivid world-building and well-developed characters that bring new depth to these familiar figures. Readers will love the unique twists, including dragons, daring escapes, and unexpected friendships, all set against a backdrop of enchantment and danger.

Perfect for fans of fairy tale retellings, this book offers an empowering take on princesses who take charge of their own fates. With its clever storytelling, heartwarming themes of bravery and identity, and plenty of magical surprises, *Snow White and the Dragon* is a must-read for young fantasy lovers. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/5)

Snow White and the Dragon (or, Sleeping Beauty and the Seven Dwarfs) offers a fresh take on classic fairy tales, blending Sleeping Beauty and Snow White into one magical, adventure-filled story. Kim Bussing plays with familiar tropes in a fun and clever way, creating two distinct heroines—Rose, who’s racing against her curse, and Snow, who’s battling royal expectations and a wicked stepmother. Their stories intertwine in surprising ways, making for an engaging read with plenty of twists.

While the premise is creative and the worldbuilding intriguing, the pacing felt uneven at times. Some plot points unfolded too quickly, while others could have used more depth, leaving me wanting a stronger emotional connection to the characters. The humor and whimsical tone were enjoyable, but they occasionally undercut the stakes of the story.

Overall, this was an entertaining fairy tale retelling with plenty of charm, but it wasn’t my favorite of Bussing’s books. Readers who love reimagined fairy tales with adventurous heroines and a touch of humor will likely enjoy this one.

Thank you to NetGalley and Random House Children’s for this ARC!

Snow White and the Dragon (or, Sleeping Beauty and the Seven Dwarfs) is a fun take on a classic fairytale. I love how the author kept some familiar elements while writing a brand new story. This novel can be read as a standalone, but also has other books that are in the same universe and the author does a fabulous job at building out that world. You will enjoy this book if you love fairytales, strong female characters, and fresh takes on the stories we grew up with.

I absolutely loved this fairytale retelling of Snow White and Sleeping Beauty! The story was filled with amazing twists, many of which I didn’t see coming. It felt so refreshing—like reading a completely new story while still incorporating aspects of the originals. If you love fresh and unique fairy tale retellings, you’ll definitely enjoy this one!

This is a Multiple POV YA Action/Adventure take on two fairytales mashed together into one. This book retells the story of Snow White and the Seven Dwarves along with Briar Rose (Sleeping Beauty).

Admittedly Snow White is one of my least favorite fairytales, and Sleeping Beauty was one of my favorites growing up to the point that we had to buy a new VHS because I broke the first one from too many watches/rewinds. However, when it comes to this retelling, I absolutely adored the strength and power they gave to Snow White and the independence. As one of the earliest fairytales Snow White wasn't written as strong and independent, she was very much so a damsel that needed saving, and in this book, she is given the ability to think and fight for herself, and in turn, save herself. The Huntsmen are given a better name, and the correct person chokes on the poisoned apple. Briar Rose is a genius and works with plants to do magic/alchemy and has impressive knowledge from her fairy godmother who protected her in her forest cottage. She was smart, cunning, and a planner. I feel like her story was dwarfed a little bit by Snow's, but I would LOVE an offshoot detailing her time at the RAA.

The truly only critique I have of the book is that the dwarves deserved more screen time if you will.

I truly enjoyed the little connections from this book to the first one and I truly cannot wait for book #3 to SWIM my way as Ariel is my current favorite Disney Princess.

Snow White has an evil stepmother, Rose is living in a woods with her adopted fairy parents, with an impending sleeping curse. But, also, the sleeping curse is taking over the rest of the kingdom first. Oh, and Snow gets pushed into the magic mirror, and suddenly finds herself in the fairy household, while Rose finds herself in Snow's castle.

Rose follows the path of alchemy to try and cure the sleeping curse, while Snow tries to make her way home, with people hunting her as she's being blamed for the curse. Shenanigans ensue.

This is the second iteration of the princesses swapping places, and though I would argue it was less of a swap and in the end more a teamwork deal, it was still a lot of fun. I enjoyed watching these girls struggle and explore, I thought it was funny as heck that both boys that liked them got taken out by the sleeping curse-girls saving the day themselves is always fun- and the ending provided a twist I wasn't expecting, on par with the first story. Overall, I recommend it if you enjoy some fun fairytales.

Snow did take a bit to grow on me, I found myself having to remind myself that she is in fact, twelve, but dang was that princess life showing in the most annoying way. But, she grows, and that's always nice to see.

I absolutely loved this folktale mashup! The Princess Swap series is based on the premise of a story which has an evil curse and not one but two princess protagonists. When Snow is pushed through a magic mirror, she finds herself miles from home and needs to find her way back home before the crowning ceremony or lose her kingdom. At the same time that she is transported, Rose finds herself suddenly in the city instead of her cozy cottage where she lives with a fairy who took her in when she was a baby. Even if readers only know sleeping Beauty as Aroura, from Disney, instead of Briar Rose from Grimm's folktales, they will recognize the character. The story alternates between the two princesses as Snow tries to get home and Rose tries to cure the sleeping curse that is overtaking the country. The characters are interesting, the plot is well thought out and the fast pace makes for a compelling read. Although this was the second book in the series, it is a stand-alone novel. You don’t have to know the first story to read the second one. The first book is referred to in passing a few times but there are no spoilers. I received an electronic review copy of this book from the publisher. I liked this book so much that I just grabbed a copy of Cinderella and the Beast and I can’t wait to read it.

I liked this book but not as much as the first one. I felt like the princesses in the first book were take no guff and didn't hold back and Snow in this one wishes she was like those princesses. Rose is naive but that is how she is in most of the stories anyway. I did like the touches from the original Grimm tales but I thought the Dwarfs here were a missed opportunity. They played such a small role.

This author has a lot of potential and her creativity is stunning but she confesses at the end she did not like these two princesses when she was growing up and while she tried to get past it, I could tell from the writing. I think what she did with her tale was great but it definitely lacked the passion that I got from her first book.

I am so happy to see there is a third in the series and cannot wait to read it.

I still definitely recommend this book for any fairy tale fans but it was not my favorite out of the two so far.

My thanks to Random House Books for Young Readers and Netgalley for this ARC.

In a land of mixed-up fairy tales, one never knows what will happen. Maybe Snow White will fall through a magic mirror and join a band of huntsman. Maybe Sleeping Beauty will find herself eating a poison apple... or searching for a cure to a sleeping spell. Maybe these two princesses will find their lives intertwined as they work to defeat an evil stepmother and restore the crown. Through all the twists and turns, Snow and Rose learn they can only reach their happily ever after if they work together. Or the dragon threatens to defeat them both.

This is the second book in the Princess Swaps series, and it's just as good as the first. Author Kim Bussing has a way of bringing out small details in these princess stories and making the reader ask, "What if?" The twists in this story were unexpected and fun to follow. And although the series is only loosely based on their originals, I find them to be a breath of fresh air. The only thing that threw me off was that the main characters are 13 years old, which feels a little young. But overall, I love this series, and this one is definitely a hit. Highly recommend.

*Disclaimer: I received a free copy of this book from the publisher. All opinions are my own.

3.5 ⭐️ rounded up

I read this book aloud to my 6-year-old daughter and she really enjoyed it. I also thought it was a fun book to read out loud, so Kim Bussing gets bonus points for that.

This installment in the series follows Snow and Rose as they swap places and work in different ways to break a curse that has plagued the city of Apfel.

I think I enjoyed the first book a bit more, but I still liked reading about the adventures of Snow and Rose. I will say that the twists in this story are more complex than in the Belle/Ella story.

If you enjoy princess stories, particularly ones where men aren’t the ones constantly saving the day, I think you would enjoy this series. My daughter and I can’t wait for the next one!

Many thanks to NetGalley and Random House Children’s for an advanced copy of this book.

I didn't love this much as the first one. I felt like it dragged a little more at some points than others and it was harder to keep me engaged.

I did appreciate some of the plot twists and the different take on the stepmom trope. That was definitely a nice surprise and by the conclusion of the book, I was glad to see certain things played out differently than I'd initially anticipated.

Thank you Random House Children's for the eArc in exchange for an honest review.

Another exciting twisted fairytale. The tie to the original tales is very thin in this retelling but it is truly a wonderful tale on it's own full of adventure and finding your own family.

Thank you to NetGalley, Random House Children's, and Random House Books for Young Readers for the opportunity to read an advanced reader's copy of this book for an honest review.

After really enjoying the first book in the Princess Swap series, I was eager to read the sequel “Snow White and the Dragon” (or “Sleeping Beauty and the Seven Dwarfs”). I was completely blown away by this second book! Unlike the first book, I absolutely loved both of the main characters and was equally cheering them both on. I was initially a little surprised by this particular swap, but the author wove a tale that was so well thought out and executed that I already pre-ordered the book for my daughter to own once it’s released in March – it’s really THAT good!

Both princesses are nearing their 13 birthdays in this story, so unlike the classic fairy tales where the girls are older, this story’s focus is less on romance and more on solving mysteries and conquering evil themselves. The story is fast-paced, and I literally could not put it down, because I had to know what would happen next! The plot twists were so unexpected and seeing Snow and Rose develop throughout the story made me like them more than the Disney and Grimm versions!

I highly recommend this book to older children, middle grade children, and young adults who love a fresh spin on classic fairy tales. I absolutely can’t wait for the third book in the series to come out this November, because it features two of my favorite princesses – The Little Mermaid and Rapunzel!

I usually love a fairy tale retelling and while the premise of this series is interesting - the writing itself didn't engage and capture my interest as much as I would have liked it to.

Rose is minding her own business working w/ potions & her guardian, when she swaps places w/ Princess Snow White, accused of cursing the kingdom. It’s up to them to figure out how to save everyone.

This series remains so delightful and just gets better and better! The little twists and turns this retelling takes kept me so interested, and the stories are fresh and new while still retaining what I love about these fairy tales. And while a lot of the minor references made me smile, there was one fairy tale I folded into this one that made me gasp in delight,

Rose is a tenacious protagonist, intent on pursuing studies and getting out from under the thumb of her guardian. While Snow White is an interesting contrast, because she starts out as quite spoiled, but she gradually learns to be more aware of the people around her. While the secondary characters felt a little flat, I really did get completely invested in both of their stories.

My only gripe remains that the characters do read older than twelve and thirteen, so every time they specifically mentioned their ages it took me out of the story.

But I cannot wait to buy this one, and I’m so thrilled to see the third one announced already!

Thank you to both NetGalley and Random House Children's for the opportunity to read this arc!

This is the second book in The Princess Swap series. This one features Snow White and Sleeping Beauty as they must find a way to stop a sleeping curse and the evil stepmother who will stop at nothing to be queen.

I loved Kim Bussing's first book in this series about Belle and Cinderella, so I was excited to dive into this one. I never cared much for these two fairytale characters while growing up; the author mentions she felt the same way. However, she was still able to create an intricate narrative filled with intrigue that takes a whole new look at the princesses' stories.

Snow's story focuses on her journey to learn about her kingdom and her efforts to prove to herself that she is worthy of the crown. She befriends a group of huntsmen who she must keep secret. Among them, she grows close to a boy around her age. I wish Snow had more time with the huntsmen, as it would have made the revelation of her secret feel more like a betrayal. I wanted that gasp-inducing moment I experienced in the first book, where I felt the connection with Belle and Cinderella's stepsister.

I appreciated Rose's passion for magic and her upbringing. However, I believe her storyline could have benefited from the development of more meaningful relationships. She was such an intriguing character that I wanted to spend more time with her. I also admired her problem-solving abilities, which were often underestimated.

It's obvious how Rose and Snow are connected, and I loved that interpretation. I think it was a perfect way to tell their story. I thoroughly enjoyed this retelling of Snow White and Sleeping Beauty I wished for more friendships to be explored. Nevertheless, the adventure, magic, and unexpected twists are sure to keep readers hooked. I am thrilled to learn that a third book is set to be released in November, featuring Rapunzel and The Little Mermaid. I can't wait to see how their stories are reimagined. I hope this series continues for as long as possible!

This was an ARC from NetGalley. This is the second book in this retelling series. Like the first one, the retelling aspect is very loose. The only real connection to the originals are the main characters. Secondly, the characters are still preteen age, which seems a bit young for talks of being Queens, romance, etc. This story vastly improved on building a cohesive plot. I stayed engaged and enjoyed the tale. It had a clear resolution that seemed appropriate for the characters and audience. With the improvements in the series, I would continue on with another book. #netgalley #disneyretelling #snowwhiteandthedragon #sleepingbeautyandthe7dwarfs

This is the second book in this positively creative series. You will
be hooked on these stories. They are classic fairy tales we grew up with
with but reimagined in a totally new adventure. This story has all the magic of
Snow White and of Sleeping Beauty but a far from ordinary twist with a sleeping curse over everyone, unexpected secrets and even a wicked stepmother who
is not what you thought.
You will never expect the twists this book has. It's one I couldn’t put down. You become part of their world and captures you in their adventure. A great way to get children & teens reading. I love that these young girls depend on their own strengths and each other to save the day. You don't want to miss this adventure!

The second book in The Princess Swap Series. This Book is about Rose who has a curse and Snow who is preparing to take the crown both of who are thirteen. This series is great for young readers because of its unique plot and wonderful characters.