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Kiss of the Swan by Natalina Reis -Review by Jennifer Ramos

Kiss of the SwanKiss of the Swan by Natalina Reis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What an amazing read of another classic retelling! Natalina Reis’ rendition of the classic stories of Hans Christian Anderson and Grimm’s fairy tales will bring readers of these familiar tales and new readers towards curiosity to a new adventure.

This story takes us to the Kingdom of Nem, where King Rian is doing all that he can to ensure an heir to his throne. When his son is finally born, a witch casts an evil spell that when the child turns 18 years of age, everyone in the Kingdom including the King will fall into a deep slumber.

As the years go by, the reader is introduced to Cathal and his younger brother, Odhran. Now as young men, Cathal had grown up protecting the evil wrongdoings of his younger brother as a result of their mother’s dying wish. Odhran tended to have a hurtful and sadistic nature, while Cathal was the complete opposite of being gentle and kind to others. Encounters with some swans nearby had landed Odhran in a special prison while Cathal recovers from being attacked. Under the care of Queen Eala and her family, Cathal learns of his brother’s actions and tries to justify his lack of protection while his brother is under his watchful eye.

As Cathal heals physically and mentally from such a taxing ordeal of years long hardship he endured as a result of Odhran’s harmful actions, he starts appreciating the simple things of life, nature, and love. Such simple life experiences Cathal hasn’t had the opportunity to cherish being the protector to his brother. At the same time, secrets start to come to light when he learns where he is and the people taking care of him. Things he never knew such as magical creatures, witches, and most importantly, family secrets that intertwined the futures of these brothers.

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Kiss of the Swan by Natalina Reis – Review by Amanda Williams

Kiss of the SwanKiss of the Swan by Natalina Reis
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Started really slowly but eventually got into it. I liked the twist on fairytales but found the cursing a little uncomfortable to deal with. The book was an okay read and I’m sure others will love it but it just wasn’t for me. Unfortunately I won’t be continuing the series.

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Kiss of the Swan by Natalina Reis – Review by Amber Poole

Kiss of the SwanKiss of the Swan by Natalina Reis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Love, love, love this story. Growing up one of my favorite stories was the Swan princess. To this day I love fairy tales and fantasy stories. This hit it on the nose. We have the evil with, the royal family that doesn’t listen( always the king), we have romance, violence, an evil curse, etc. I highly recommend this book. I hope there’s a sequel, a prequel, and anything else that could possibly happen.

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Kiss of the Swan by Natalina Reis – Review by Stephanie nicole

Kiss of the SwanKiss of the Swan by Natalina Reis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was truly a beautiful and wonderful read. I mean true love, a fairy tale, romance, secrets, and some drama what more could a girl ask for. While this author was a new author to me I will definitely be looking out for more from her. Her character development was just simply amazing, then storyline and romance was perfect in every way, I just simply couldn’t put it down. So if your looking for a great fairytale romance to read this weekend make sure you pick this one up today, trust me you won’t be disappointed.

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Kiss of the Swan by Natalina Reis – Review by Sarah King

Kiss of the SwanKiss of the Swan by Natalina Reis
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book had a little bit of everything one usually likes to see in a paranormal romance, magic, witches and shifters. It was a unique nod to some of the childhood fairy tales we grew up with. The cursed prince, Odhran, ends up being a despicable being along like his father. While Cathal, who grew up believing Odhran to be his younger brother, did all that he could to protect him, even nursing on of the royal swan’s back to health. Injuring on of the royal swans comes with a brutal punishment. Throughout the book the main characters face unimaginable challenges as the work to have their happily ever after.

The world building in this book was well done. The characters were well written, in some ways they were even relatable. The villains have you despising them and hoping karma catches up with them while others have you rooting expressly for their HEA. The use of modern language did take a little getting to get use to. There was also a significant amount of cruelty and brutality which may be uncomfortable for some, with the exception of that I would recommend giving Kiss of the Swan a read. It really does have HEA.

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Kiss of the Swan by Natalina Reis – Review by Shai Flores

Kiss of the SwanKiss of the Swan by Natalina Reis
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was the first book I had read from this author, but I really enjoy new versions and twists on old fairytales. This story is a mash-up of Sleeping Beauty, a Hans Christian Anderson story, and a Grimm fairy tale. I enjoyed the new take on these stories and the way the author combined them into this unique version. For fans of fantasy and fairytales, there are so many wonderful elements to this story: a clever witch, an evil villain, a violent king, a kind-hearted hero, a brave queen, and magical shapeshifters. I highly recommend this story, but I do want to include a trigger warning since the story does include brief snippets of the king’s violence against women. I read this in one day and did not want to put it down! I look forward to reading more stories from this author.

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Kiss of the Swan by Natalina Reis – Review by Ashleyann Sanabria

Kiss of the SwanKiss of the Swan by Natalina Reis
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Oh my, this fairytale is so sweet! It nods to a few well known fairtales, reminding me a bit of Sleeping Beauty and a bit of The Swan Princess. Right from the start, I was totally immersed and curisous as to where the story was going. It felt familar, yet new at the same time. Cathal was such a cinnamon bun, and such an easy person to root for. Eala was so caring and fierce all at once. There were several twists and turns leading to the resolution, which tied the story up nicely. Definitely enjoyed this read!

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Kiss of the Swan by Natalina Reis – Review by Kerry Carr

Kiss of the SwanKiss of the Swan by Natalina Reis
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this romance story. I loved the fairy tale feel about it and the parts of the story that were similar to Sleeping Beauty.
The author does an amazing job writing the characters and their story will grip you from beginning to end. I literally couldn’t put it down. This is a story about love overcoming all odds stacked against them and really being unconditional. You can’t help but feel for our characters because at every turn something seems to get in the way of their love.

This is the story of Cathal and Eala.
Cathal is always following his brother trying to stop him getting into trouble. On one occasion he ends up on Swan Island. This is a scared placed and no one should be there or harm the Kings swans.
When he is injured by the swans he meets Eala who is the queen. As their relationship grows there are all sorts of obstacles for the couple to over come. All Ealan wants is to be with Cathal however she has a need to protect her people and also she is trapped on the Island by the king.
Cathal wants to rescue her and release her from this guided prison however he’s not sure how and with secrets and outside forces working against them.Can they both become free and together and also save Ealan’s people or will it all be to much and drag the couple apart?

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Kiss of the Swan by Natalina Reis – Review by Angela Hayes

Kiss of the SwanKiss of the Swan by Natalina Reis
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

4 Stars

 

Kiss of the Swan by Natalina Reis is a beautifully heart-wrenching fractured fairytale. It feels like a blend of the Swan Princess, Sleeping Beauty (with a twist), and The Twelve Swans- but with its own originality.
It did start off a little slow, but once the pace picked up after a couple of chapters, I became completely immersed in the story
This fantasy is well woven- with shifters, magic, curses, secrets, true love, romance, emotion, cruelty, violence, drama, good vs evil, and wonderful world-building. Cathal and Eala’s story will pull you in and play with your emotions. I can see this making a great movie or miniseries.
Happy Reading!

Thank you, Natalina Reis!

 

Reviewed by @angelahayes

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Kiss of the Swan by Natalina Reis – Review by Kerry Baker

Kiss of the SwanKiss of the Swan by Natalina Reis
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I always enjoy picking up a book by this author as I am never quite sure what I am going to get. Her books are all so varied and different it makes it really exciting. This book was a brilliant Fantasy story that draws you in slowly but surely. It builds up, I trouncing you to everything and creating a well imagined Book.
I looked how diverse the characters were, each with their own part to play. The book had death and a complexity to it that I thought made it even better. This was a brilliant book to read and I am already excited to see whatever book comes from this author next.

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Kiss of the Swan by Natalina Reis – Review by Allison Davis

Kiss of the SwanKiss of the Swan by Natalina Reis
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Kiss of the swan was a wonderful story with great nods to fairytales such as Sleepy Beauty and the Tale of Six Swans. Cathal spends his life protecting his brother at all cost because his made a promise to his mother on her death bed. His brother is a piece of work to say the least. Eala is a queen that is fully dedicated to her people. She will stop at nothing to protect them. Cathal and Eala story collides when he follows his brother to swan island. The story consists of MANY secrets that keep you reading and love that keep you rooting for them.

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Kiss of the Swan by Natalina Reis – Review by Anantha Rusum

Kiss of the SwanKiss of the Swan by Natalina Reis
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A twisty romantic fantasy Fairytale which combines three fairy tales together, the sleeping beaty, the twelve swans and The whipping boy. A witch curses the king and his heir because she did not get what she wanted. The boy is sent to live with an old woman and her boy, who believes the prince was his brother. He is the whipping boy who takes the beating for the prince, the one who secretly tends to a magic swan whom his brother wounded, and finally ends up rescuing a sleeping beauty whom he falls in love with and eventually lives happily ever after.

This book is like a recap of many fairy tales. There are twists and turns, but overall you can relate back to the original fairy tales. I enjoyed the book.

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Kiss of the Swan by Natalina Reis – Review by Erica Shoebridge

Kiss of the SwanKiss of the Swan by Natalina Reis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Eala is a lovely character, beautiful, thoughtful, brave, and loyal. When the Queen of the Swans meets Cathal, she is drawn to him immediately, and bit by bit, his goodness draws her in. But being with him could mean the end of the lives of all of the swans. Can she find a way to protect her people and her heart? I thoroughly enjoyed this little book. It all of the elements and feel of a good fantasy fairy tale, and was easy to read and appreciate. The story flowed well, and I was invested in the characters. Also, the cover art is gorgeous! A solid read.

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Kiss of the Swan by Natalina Reis – Review by Santana Hicks

Kiss of the SwanKiss of the Swan by Natalina Reis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Cathal spent the majority of his life taking the fall for his younger brother. Years of taking the blame and the punishments and the cruelty never got any better. One day Cathal’s brother decided to hunt the royal swans that were forbidden to be hunted. When Cathal caught wind of what his brother was thinking he went after him. Cathal was afraid of finding an injured Swan. Unfortunately that is exactly what he found. Cathal nursed the swan back to health and set her free.

Years later, Cathal’s brother decided to finish what he started and made his way to Swan Island. Cathal of course followed. Once on the island Cathal is attacked by a hoard of swans and when he awakens he meets the Queen of the Swans named Eala.

Eala is a prisoner on the island, enslaved by the King. Her passion to protect her people is what keeps her there. After meeting Cathal she starts to rethink the future of both herself and her people. Is there a way to get off this island and live freely like they so deserve.

Meanwhile there are a few secrets that can make or break everything Eala and Cathal are building towards said future.

The author took two classic fairy tales and put their own spin on things. It was very exciting to read. As a child I loved fairy tales and this was an adult version of two mashed together! I would highly recommend reading this fairy tale!

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Kiss of the Swan by Natalina Reis- Review by Lauren West

Kiss of the SwanKiss of the Swan by Natalina Reis
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoyed this story very much. It read much like a fairy tale romance where you rooted for that happy ending. Carthal was that prince charming and Eala was very much his princess. All obstacles that stood between them were dashed down at some point on their road to HEA.
The story itself was romantic, dramatic, and beautifully told.

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Kiss of the Swan by Natalina Reis – Review by Ashley Johnson

Kiss of the SwanKiss of the Swan by Natalina Reis
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book started out a little slow and confusing but it definitely picked up. The story was good and the characters were likeable. It does end with a happy ending and I hope that the author gives us more of this world.

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Kiss of the Swan by Natalina Reis – Review by Carrie Reed

Kiss of the SwanKiss of the Swan by Natalina Reis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 stars!

Wonderful! This was an excellent fairytale style story, something I haven’t read before. If I were Cathal it would be hard to forgive my grandmother for the suffering growing up, but Cathal is an amazing human and could understand her reasons and still loved her and cherished her. I love Cathal and Eala as a couple, they are super sweet, kind, caring and just all around great people or magical creatures and deserve every bit of happiness, especially with how they have both lived thus far. Eala enslaved to the king for years and Cathal always getting punished in place of his evil brother. The way the story flowed so nicely and everything came together in the end, it truly read like a fairytale. I highly recommend for any romance and fairytale lover.

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Kiss of the Swan by Natalina Reis – Review by Amy Brennan

Kiss of the SwanKiss of the Swan by Natalina Reis
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This retelling of this combination of fairy tales was an interesting read, to say the least. I had yet to read anything by this author and was curious as I had heard plenty of positive reviews regarding her previous written works. I am quite glad that I did, as she is very apt in the art of creating a beautiful world, Swan Island, and building up the characters who we follow through this romance, being Cathal, Odhran, their grandmother, Cara, Eala, and her beautiful Swan family. “No good deed ever goes wasted,” (Harold S. Kushner) comes to mind while reading this novel, as Cathal is the kindest soul you could ever imagine, and saved Eala a decade ago who was in the form of her swan at the time, and neither of them had forgotten those couple of fateful weeks where he nursed her back to health, putting his own on the line.

Overall, I did enjoy this story quite a bit, however, I did find it to be very slow going at times, and there were a couple of times that the same thoughts and ideas were brought forward, making it a little long winded. The family ties, chosen and blood, and the inner turmoil felt throughout the story line was endearing, and elicited feelings of sadness, heartbreak, hope, and love, and I love when fairy tales are told in a different light than the original. I am excited to see if this author visits more fairy tales in the future and will be reading more by her soon. Very good read!

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Kiss of the Swan by Natalina Reis – Review by Bobbi Wagner

Kiss of the SwanKiss of the Swan by Natalina Reis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I loved this fairytale romance story. This is an author that I never hesitate to pick up. I have loved reading her books since the first one I picked up by her. One of the things I love about her books is her ability to pull me into her stories from the first word. I also enjoy her writing style and attention to details that not only make her stories realistic but also make them pop. This book is no different. This is a story that is well written and takes on a fairytale feeling. This is a fast paced story where the characters kept me coming back for more. I enjoyed how relatable they were and how they brought the story to life. This is a story about a queen who has been held captive not only that but she has fallen for the man who holds her captive. Now he is faced with risking himself, freeing the queen and causing misery to the people. I enjoyed the growth of the plot throughout the story as it made the story easy to read. This is a great flowing romance story that you don’t want to miss. This is a must read. I highly recommend this book and this author.

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Kiss of the Swan by Natalia Reid – Review by Jasmin Marie

Kiss of the SwanKiss of the Swan by Natalina Reis
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Love the Grimm’s Fairytales? This might be the book for you! Cathal and Eala want a life together but in this twisted fairytale, the young couple faces many challenges. In their world, violence and cruelty are common and many people must fight for survival. However, there is also beauty in their world. This well-written story is sure to take you on an emotional roller coaster and is filled with characters that you will either love or hate!

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Kiss of the Swan by Natalina Reis – Review by Crystal Jimmo

Kiss of the SwanKiss of the Swan by Natalina Reis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This author did a wonderful job of blending a few fairytales. At first it was a little confusing, but once you get the hang of it, it’s easy to split the characters. The retelling of these fairytales along with combining them, is something I dont see very often and it’s not done well. But this author baffled me and did it wonderfully. She builds this world and it is simply amazing to ay the least. I loved reading about Cathal and Eala had me crying, laughing, and being angry and a whole slew of other emotions. Wonderful job! Im looking forward to reading her other books!

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Kiss of the Swan by Natalina Reis – Review by Rebecca Hill

Kiss of the SwanKiss of the Swan by Natalina Reis
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I love retold fairy tales, and this one did not let me down. I love the way the story was artfully told and how it drew me right in with the evil king. I loved Swan Island and was cheering for Cathal and Eala to find their happily ever after. The twists and turns were exciting, and I couldn’t wait to see how it all resolved. Definitely a fun read that appeals to my inner kid that loves fairy tales and happily ever afters.

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Kiss of the Swan by Natalina Reis – Review by Jenni Bishop

Kiss of the SwanKiss of the Swan by Natalina Reis
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A twisty romantic fantasy Fairytale retelling where violence and viciousness are commonplace. Where cruelty and arrogance leave others fighting for survival. Yet there is also amazing beauty. There is lots of emotional turmoil in this story. There are secrets and lies, destiny and curses, pain and misery, love and magic, shifters, and witches. It is a world where a despicable king, and his cruel and nasty son reign. It is a story where a reluctant hero finds beauty amongst the pain and suffering. It is a love that neither expected. It is hope that freedom will be won.
Reviewed by @jennadb

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Kiss of the Swan by Natalina Reis – Review by Lorrene Huisman

Kiss of the SwanKiss of the Swan by Natalina Reis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A story about True love that is Fairy Tale as well? That is right up my alley! This was a wonderful and beautiful read. i really fell in love with the concept of the story and the characters over and over again. The story had its own enrichment, but truly shows how we can prove how deep a love for someone goes.

I loved how Cathal and Eala were truly a symbol for what true love is suppose to be. Everything seems against them, literally constantly, but they want to again and again define those odds. And not give up. They want to be together, and get what they both want, and that is to be by one another’s side. To me, it would have been easier to give up than to fight to be together. They didn’t care about dangers they faced. I loved that aspect of this story, and it really moved me. I loved the fine details as well of this story, it was very visual and beautiful to me. I loved how each character was different than the rest, the side characters had their own definitions of themselves as well. I really had a great time reading this book, and enjoyed this book, I really loved it for all it was. Amazing read!

Highly recommend this book to everyone. I was really moved and touched by this boo. It was powerful and beautiful, and I could not get enough. I am a first time reader for this author as well, but this certainly will not be my last adventure. High recommendation from me for this book and author!

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Kiss of the Swan by Natalina Reis – Review by Shelly Kittell

Kiss of the SwanKiss of the Swan by Natalina Reis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I fell in love with this twist of several fairy tales. Cathal and Eala are just wanting to live a life together. He’s a prince and she’s trapped (and did I mention Queen of the Swans) in a cage. Well-written and engaging, the characters in this story will either win you over or you will hate them. You’ll find yourself rooting for our couple to get through their challenges. The characters in the story are described so well that you feel like you could know them. Like every fairy tale, your emotions will go up and down as the tale progresses. Loved it. I recommend this book.

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Kiss of the Swan by Natalina Reis

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Kiss of the Swan by Natalina Reis
Genre – Fantasy Romance
Page Count – 172
Cover Designer – Adrijana Cernic
Once upon a time there was a captive queen who fell in love with a tormented hero.
When Cathal follows his cruel brother into the sacred and forbidden Swan Island, he walks straight into the hands of the King’s swans and the heart of their beautiful queen.
Eala lives in a gilded cage, a puppet controlled by the king of Nem. She wants nothing else but to be free from the king’s clutches and to live happily ever after in Cathal’s arms.
While Cathal is determined to break Eala out of her cage even if he dies trying, Eala is driven by the desire to protect him and her people at all costs.
Destiny, however, has other plans.
Secrets, long hidden and forgotten, resurface as Eala and Cathal realize nothing is what it seems except their love for each other.
Will Cathal be able to free his queen without dooming himself and her people to a life of pain and misery?
Kiss of the Swan is a reimagined and fractured fairy tale drawing from stories such as Sleeping Beauty and the Tale of the Six Swans. Let the magic of the swans fill your heart and leave you breathless.

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Natalina Reis is an international bestseller who wrote her first romance at the age of thirteen. Since then she has published many romances that defy the boundaries of her genre. She enjoys writing all kinds of rebels and outcasts into her stories and she always roots for the underdog.

Natalina doesn’t believe you can have too many books or too much coffee. Art and dance make her happy and she is pretty sure she could survive on lobster and bananas alone. When she is not writing or stressing over lesson plans, she shares her life with her husband and two adult sons.

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