Sweetly
As a child, Gretchen's twin sister was taken by a witch-like monster in
the woods. Ever since, Gretchen and her brother, Ansel, have felt the
long branches of the witch's forest threatening to make them disappear,
too.
When their stepmother casts Gretchen and Ansel out as
teens, they stumble upon a sleepy Southern town and are invited to stay
with Sophia Kelly at her sweet shop. Sophia molds candied magic: coveted treats that create confidence, bravery, and passion.
Life seems idyllic and Gretchen and Ansel finally start to forget their haunted
past – until Gretchen meets handsome local outcast Samuel, who gives
Gretchen a reason to fear Sophia: girls have been vanishing at Sophia's
annual chocolate festival, taken by the insatiable 'witch' of Gretchen's nightmares. Can Gretchen save herself, the girls of Live Oak, and Sophia?
Of one thing, Gretchen is certain: a monster is coming, and it will never go away hungry.
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Fairytale Retellings consists of three books. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.
