A biracial teen is forced into a betrothal with an enigmatic lord. A Latina teen races to recover her stolen identity and escape a dark fae court. A Black teen with forbidden abilities rescues his lover from a dystopian regime.
In
Once Upon A Realm
, familiar fairy tales are reenvisioned and reborn as six authors from Black and/or Latina backgrounds create novella-length stories that transport readers to fantasy, sci-fi, and dystopian worlds. Each story shatters stereotypes and challenges traditional narratives, inviting readers to see themselves reflected in tales of adventure, magic, romance, and strength. Fans of
The Lunar Chronicles
,
A Blade So Black
A Curse So Dark and Lonely,
and
Cinderella is Dead
will fall in love with these fresh, fierce takes on fairy tales.
This collection includes:
Red in the Woods
by K. R. S. McEntire, inspired by Little Red Riding Hood
Shadow and Song
by Montrez, inspired by Peter Pan
Circuits and Nerve
by Alicia Ellis, inspired by Hansel and Gretel
These Sapphire Walls
by Krystina Coles, inspired by Bluebeard
A Bloodstained Sun
by E. M. Lacey, inspired by Snow White
Waking Up
by R. L. Medina, inspired by Sleeping Beauty