Thursday, December 25, 2025

Braided by Leah Cypess - ESSENTIAL

Braided (Sisters Ever After) by Leah Cypess
, 280 pages. Delacorte Press (Random House), 2024. $18 

Content: G (Possible poisoning, attack by a fae queen)

BUYING ADVISORY: EL, MS - ESSENTIAL

APPEALS TO: MANY

12yo Cinna has longed for her older sister, Rapunzel, to return home from the fairy realm where she was taken captive as a child and placed in a tower by the fae queen. The day finally arrives when Rapunzel is rescued and returned home. Cinna is so happy to have her sister back. But, Rapunzel had learned a few things while away in her tower. Rapunzel feels more like a prisoner in her own home than in her fairy tower. The queen mother is very demanding and expects Rapunzel to obey all her wishes. Rapunzel leaves of her own accord but Cinna is determined to bring her back.

The twist on the old story of Rapunzel creates fun tension between sisters. While they struggled to understand each other at first, things worked out in the end. This delightful story will keep readers of all ages entranced. 

MOMMAC 

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