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.

I received an ARC from the publisher in exchange for an honest review

Snow White and the Dragon (or, Sleeping Beauty and the Seven Dwarfs) by Kim Bussing is a third person multi-POV Middle Grade fantasy mash-up of Snow White and Sleeping Beauty. When Snow White’s stepmother plots against Snow White while the king is away, Snow is pushed from the castle and sets in motion a curse that was cast at her birth. Meanwhile, Rose wants to go school to learn more about magic and is at risk of missing her chance, but her adoptive family isn’t as supportive as they could be.

I requested this one at the same time I requested the ARC for the first book in the series because I absolutely adore fairy tale mash-ups and I love that cover. I love how Rose’s hair blends into the thorns and the bold pink and blues that are a bit darker than the previous book. The other thing that had me excited is that Snow White and Rose Red is a more obscure iteration of Snow White that makes the two sisters and I was hoping that would come into play along with the more popular versions of Sleeping Beauty and Snow White. I am beyond happy with how Kim Bussing utilized these traditional stories and also made something new while valuing female relationships.

Of the two halves, I have to say Sleeping Beauty’s was my favorite. Rose was raised in the Dreamwood her whole life and a curse is going to befall her in a week when she turns thirteen, which she was completely unaware was even a possibility for her future. The poor girl is just trying to explore her interests further and her entire life is upended by an evil queen trying to give her a poisoned apple. Talk about a terrible thirteenth birthday.

I didn’t see anything in this book that made me feel it was necessary to read the first one if a young reader is less interested in Beauty and the Beast and Cinderella. There are a handful of callbacks, but nothing I would say that drastically affects the plot where a reader will be lost or confused if they pick this one up first. The goal right now is try to keep as many young people as readers as possible because it’s so hard to get someone back into reading if it’s been too long, so I appreciate that this book can operate as a standalone for those kids who are focusing on what is grabbing them the most.

I would recommend this to fans of the first book in the Princess Swap series, readers who want a mash-up of Sleeping Beauty and Snow White, and those looking for a Middle Grade that can work as a standalone or a series

Thank you to NetGalley, Random House Children's, Random House Books for Young Readers, and Kim Bussing for the opportunity to read Snow White and the Dragon (or Sleeping Beauty and the Seven Dwarves) in exchange for an honest review.

Snow White and the Dragon (or Sleeping Beauty and the Seven Dwarves) is the second installment of The Princess Swap series, featuring the titles princesses. As one might suspect, the two start off similarly to their traditional tales, only to swap places through the power of a magic mirror.

Rose, having lived in the forest her whole life and who wants to work with plant alchemy, ends up in a castle. It's convenient, as the group she wants to join is located there. Rather than join, she is tasked specially by the Queen Regent, Lucille, and her assistant to find a cure for the sleeping curse that plagues the land.

Snow, pushed from her castle home to the middle of the Dreamwood finds herself joining a band of huntsman in hopes of returning to her home. Luckily, she is clever enough not to share her true name and identity, as the huntsman group is looking for Snow, thinking she is the one responsible for the sleeping curse!

The two princesses must find a way to stop the curse and ultimately work together for the betterment of their kingdom.

Another fun swap story that brings some interesting twists to the classic tales (whether that is Disney or the rothers Grimm). The characters are twelve and deal with a bit more than any twelve year old should, but it is a fantasy after all! The twists this swapping tale offers were fun and fresh. This is a great read for middle grade, geared a bit more towards a female demographic, though any lover of these princesses may find enjoyment within.

✔︎ If you love fairytales
✔︎ If you love a twist to your fairytales
✔︎ If you liked Snow White or Sleeping Beauty
✔︎ If you like curses or dragons

I enjoyed reading this book because it took one of my favorite Disney Princesses (Snow White) and one of my least favorites (Sleeping Beauty) and mixed them up. Snow tries her hardest to not be caught by the huntsmen and Rose help find a cure for the curse for the Queen Consort.

Snow starts out in the castle but magically gets transported outside the walls of the castle into the forest when Rose was raised and Rose gets transported to the castle.

It wouldn't be a fairytale if their wasn't:

1. a wicked stepmother ✔︎
2. a curse ✔︎
3. dwarfs ✔︎
4. magic ✔︎

Will the princesses be able to solve these problems or will the sleeping curse fully take over the kingdom? These princesses have help along the way from friends, some foes and looking within themselves.

I thoroughly enjoy this series. I was a little less excited for this mash up than the first but this book takes the sleepiest princesses on such a wonderful lively adventure. I loved how active both princesses were throughout the story. Snow and Rose are so well written and I really enjoyed seeing the ways they stuck to their original tales, commingled, and swapped elements. It's so fun seeing these different characters and elements and how they've changed to suit the swap. This also adds some really fun twists were you expect things may go more like the original tale but then the swap magic takes over. The setting is great it is cool to see the overlap with the first book in the series while also getting to explore a new kingdom. I do think you could read these books out of order without it being confusing but there is a little extra magic from reading them in order. The pacing of these stories is great and switching back and forth between the swapped princesses is a fun way to build some extra tension and keeps things fast paced and fun. Overall a wonderful book and I am so excited for more from this series!

I liked the first one of this series so I was excited to read this one as well. It was cute, but I didn't feel that this was as good as the first one.

I really enjoyed the first book that I read in this series. I feel like this book, just didn’t quite tie together as seamlessly as the first one did. It was interesting to finish the book and hear that the author wasn’t a fan of either Sleeping Beauty or Snow Whites fairytale. It kind of showed. There are some fun twists and turns in this book that readers might enjoy, but out of the two books I would recommend Cinderella and the Beast way before I ever recommend this one.
Thank you to Random House Children and Netgalley for allowing me to read an advance copy of this title.

If you are a big fan of fairytale spin offs you will love this new book that combines Snow White with the tale of Sleeping Beauty. Two girls accidentally swap places and try their best to help the cursed kingdom of Apfel. Can Snow avoid the magical huntsmen while Rose uses her herbology experience to help the Queen Consort?

I enjoyed the first of this series and was thrilled to receive an ARC. Unfortunately I didn't enjoy this book as much as the first. I thought the combination of the two stories was well done. I loved the Night Garden and the dwarves were delightful. However the relationships between characters didn't seem as natural to me. I didn't enjoy Snow as a character. I also feel the elements of Snow, the Queen Consort and Lady Amalia need more fleshing out.

3.5 Stars rounded up for a unique concept.

Thank you to Random House Children's Books and NetGalley for my digital copy. All thoughts are my own.

I have read the first book in this series and I didn’t personally like it. So when it was time to read this one, I quickly realized that this wasn’t for me either. I had requested both of these from NetGalley at the same time and now I wish I would’ve waited to read one and then request the other if I liked it.

I can see that other people might like this. I don’t know if I would recommend this series.

Thank you to the author, Random House Children’s, and NetGalley for this e-ARC.

This was even better than the first! I just love what Kim Bussing did with these 2 stories. She mashed them together perfectly. I hope she continues to write more Princess Swap stories.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for a copy of the ebook in exchange for my honest review.

I loved this one even more than the last one I read in this series.
Once I started reading I didn’t want to put it down.
It a really unique plot and I love how they mixed the 2 fairy tales.
There was adventure, humor and a little bit of romance too.
The ending was great but I was really sad to have it end.

Este libro me gustó mucho, es una perspectiva nueva a las historias que ya conocemos y amamos, pero con un giro que hace que se sientan frescas mientras mantienen el toque de nostalgia. Me parece una lectura ideal para cualquier persona, desde pequeños a adultos !

Another fun fairytale from Kim Bussing, Snow White and the Dragon (or, Sleeping Beauty and the Seven Dwarfs) sends Snow away from the castle to a hidden home in a forest where Rose has been raised. There are twists and turns everywhere in this story. A wicked stepmother who isn't what she seems? Check. Dwarfs roaming secret tunnels in the castle? Check. Magical huntsman on the lookout for Snow White? Check. A sleeping curse afflicting the land? Check. Who is the real villain and how are the girls going to solve their troubles? With the help of their friends and their own selves. These Princess Swap books are not the typical damsel in distress saved by a man books. These are thirteen year old princesses drawing on their own inner strength.

I received an advance reader copy for free. All opinions are my own.

This is a fun, fast, and clever take on both Snow White and Sleeping Beauty, and is a clever take on yet another fairy tale — Snow White and Rose Red — and it’s just … fun. The girls, both nearly 14, are strong, clever, kind and resourceful. For younger readers who enjoy stories about princesses or just enjoy fairy tale retellings, this could be a fun book. For older audiences, well, this is a fun little YA aimed at a slightly younger audience. It’s a book to enjoy if you take it for what it is, and don’t expect it to be anything else.

The writing is good, the pacing is fast, and the evil witch queen is well done and cleverly handled. Thank you to Net Galley and the publisher for the ARC.

I received a free copy of, Snow White and the Dragon,or Sleeping Beauty and The Seven Dwarfs, by Kim Bussing, from the publisher and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. This is book 2 of 2 in The Princess Swap Series. Rose has a curse on her and Princess Snow, has a truly evil step mother. Rose and Princess Snow do not know who to trust anymore. This was a really good read, I really enjoyed it.

This a cute fairytale with a twist. Preteen to teenagers would enjoy this book. I would have enjoyed more illustrations in the book.