New York Times #1 bestselling author Alex Flinn reimagined the fairy tale Beauty and the Beast in Beastly and gave a twist to the story of Sleeping Beauty in A Kiss in Time.
304 Pages
Young Adult Fiction, Fairy Tales & Folklore

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About the Book

"A contemporary retelling of Rapunzel told from the alternating perspectives of three teens whose fates unknowingly bind them together to destroy a greater evil"--Provided by publisher.

Book Synopsis

New York Times #1 bestselling author Alex Flinn reimagined the fairy tale Beauty and the Beast in Beastly and gave a twist to the story of Sleeping Beauty in A Kiss in Time. Now with her gothic and darkly romantic YA novel Towering, Alex Flinn retells the tale of Rapunzel.

When Rachel was taken to live in a tower by a woman she calls Mama, she was excited. She felt like a princess in a castle. But many years later, Rachel knows her palace is really a prison, and begins to plan her escape. She is encouraged by the speed with which her golden hair has been growing. It's gotten long enough to reach the ground. And she's begun dreaming of a green-eyed man. Could he be out there in the world? Is he coming to save her? Or will she find a way to save herself?

YA Paranormal Romance: Rachel dreams of a green-eyed boy named Wyatt. But when he appears in the real world, she learns her magical gifts--and his dark past--are pieces of a dangerous puzzle.
Gothic Atmosphere: An isolated tower in the woods, a small town harboring a deadly secret, and a mystery that connects two generations in this dark and atmospheric novel.
Alternating Perspectives: Told through the eyes of the trapped girl, the grieving boy, and the diary of a mother long gone, revealing clues one chapter at a time.
Supernatural Mystery: Rachel's tears can heal, but her power is tied to a local drug ring and a prophecy she doesn't understand. Can she unravel the truth before it's too late?
Forbidden Love: He's the only one who knows she exists. She's the only one who can heal his past. But the secret that connects them might be the very thing that tears them apart.

From the Back Cover

New York Times #1 bestselling author Alex Flinn reimagined the fairy tale Beauty and the Beast in Beastly and gave a twist to the story of Sleeping Beauty in A Kiss in Time. Now with her gothic and darkly romantic YA novel Towering, Alex Flinn retells the tale of Rapunzel.

Review Quotes

Romantic and atmospheric - Horn Book Magazine

Flinn's "towering" achievement here is Rachel. - Kirkus Reviews

Flinn is back with yet another clever spin on a fairy tale. - ALA Booklist

Flinn cleverly weaves fantasy and realism together into what seems to be almost a new genre. - School Library Journal

Specifications

Dimensions (Overall): 7.9 Inches (H) x 5.2 Inches (W) x .8 Inches (D)

Weight: .55 Pounds

Suggested Age: 14 Years

Number of Pages: 304

Genre: Young Adult Fiction

Sub-Genre: Fairy Tales & Folklore

Publisher: HarperCollins

Theme: Adaptations

Format: Paperback

Author: Alex Flinn

Language: English

Street Date: April 22, 2014

TCIN: 88060039

UPC: 9780062024190

Item Number (DPCI): 247-35-2722

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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