Once Upon a Silver Strand

A Rapunzel Retelling

By: Michelle Miles

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Paperback | 25 July 2025

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148 Pages

Age
13 - 18

Grade
7 - 12

Dimensions(cm)
21.59 x 13.97 x 0.81

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A girl with hair spun from starlight. A fallen guardian bound to a shattered realm. And a tower that was never meant to protect her.

High above the mortal world, Ariadne lives alone in a tower touched by the stars. Her silver hair, glowing with ancient magic, is said to be cursed-never to be cut, never to be touched. But when a celestial storm rains fire across the sky, a stranger crashes into her world. Cassian is a guardian from a forgotten realm, drawn by a prophecy and the shimmering strands that hold the key to awakening long-buried power.

As Ariadne's magic begins to stir, the truth unravels-she is not cursed, but chosen, a living bridge to the lost kingdom of Starna. And the tower that binds her is not a sanctuary, but a prison built to contain the magic threatening to tear the realms apart.

With the stars falling and darkness rising, Ariadne must decide whether to sever her past... or embrace the magic woven into her very soul.

Industry Reviews

âââââ "Amazing world building that is detailed and imaginable. Fascinating characters that are well developed and diverse."

âââââ "This was such a sweet and magical read! I love how the beginning stayed mostly true to the original tale of Rapunzel (the tower, the caretaker, the long hair, and the climbing of the tower by her hair) while the author also managed to put her own unique spin on it."

âââââ "The author is a charismatic author... Her retelling of books has the main core but explores the world and personally, this feels like an amazing book."

âââââ "This is an enchanting and magical fairytale romance. I enjoyed the characters and the storyline."

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