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Synopsis
Sophie desperately wants to get away from her stepmother’s jealousy, and believes escape is her only chance to be happy. Then a young man named Gabe arrives from Hagenheim Castle, claiming she is betrothed to his older brother, and everything twists upside down. This could be Sophie’s one chance at freedom - but can she trust another person to keep her safe? Gabe defied his parents Rose and Wilhelm by going to find Sophie, and now he believes they had a right to worry: the girl’s inner and outer beauty has enchanted him. Though romance is impossible - she is his brother’s future wife, and Gabe himself is betrothed to someone else - he promises himself he will see the mission through, no matter what. When the pair flee to the Cottage of the Seven, they find help - but also find their feelings for each other have grown. Now both must not only protect each other from the dangers around them - they must also protect their hearts.
Is The Fairest Beauty appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
A sweet, clean Snow White retelling with mild peril from a jealous stepmother and closed-door romance between characters in forbidden circumstances. Christian themes and values are woven throughout.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include emotional abuse and jealousy.
Who'll love this
Teens will enjoy this fairy tale twist where Sophie must escape her stepmother while navigating complicated feelings for the wrong brother.