The Swan Maiden, (Paperback)

from elizardkwik

Doucette, the youngest of three sisters, is unhappy that she is forbidden to take part in the world of magic and flight that her older sisters enjoy. As swan maidens, they can direct the course of their future, while Doucette is forced to learn the skills that will make her a competent housewife,...

from Elentarien

Quite enjoyed this one. It smacked of some of the old fairy tales, though I could not pinpoint which one, but it put some life into them that the old ones never had. A little odd in some parts, and I still wonder how the relationship between the two main characters grew to love when they spent so...

from Mirandalg14

It wasn't the best re-told fairytale I've read, but not horrible either.

from Turrean

Wooden, inconsistent characters; uneven pacing; holes in the plot. Read "Toads and Diamonds" instead.

from krau0098

I have had this book to read on my shelf for a long time. I picked it up during one of my "fairy tale retelling" binges (I go through those every 5 years of so). I was surprised by how much I loved this story; the writing is beautifully done. This is based on a French fairy tale called the Swan M...