Come and mend your broken hearts here. In this retelling of the classic tale "The Twelve Dancing Princesses," the eldest princess must fight to save her family—and her heart—from an ancient dark magic within the palace walls. "Full of mystery, lush settings, and fully orbed characters, Dixon's debut is both suspenseful and rewarding."—ALA Booklist Just when Azalea should feel that everything is before her—beautiful gowns, dashing suitors, balls filled with dancing—it's taken away. All of it. And Azalea is trapped. The Keeper understands. He's trapped, too, held for centuries within the walls of the palace. So he extends an invitation. Every night, Azalea and her eleven sisters may step through the enchanted passage in their room to dance in his silver forest, but there is a cost. The Keeper likes to keep things. Azalea may not realize how tangled she is in his web until it is too late. "Readers who enjoy stories of royalty, romance, and magic will delight in Dixon's first novel."— Publishers Weekly Supports the Common Core State Standards “Entwined is a fresh and lively addition to the retold fairy tale genre. Dixon’s dancing princesses are engaging and individual, and their two worlds are brought to life through the mechanics of dance, the intimacy of family-centered magic, and a healthy dash of spirited romance. A thoroughly enjoyable read!” - Elizabeth C. Bunce, author of William C. Morris Award winner A Curse Dark as Gold “Entwined is a riveting read―a delectable fairy tale with everything a good story should have: breathtaking romance; powerful and even frightening magic; a rich, beautiful setting; and, of course, dancing! Readers won’t be sure just who to root for, and when they finally figure it out, it may be too late!” - Neal Pollack, author of Alternadad “Full of mystery, lush settings, and fully orbed characters, Dixon’s debut is both suspenseful and rewarding.” - Booklist (starred review) “Readers who enjoy stories of royalty, romance, and magic will delight in Dixon’s first novel.” - Publishers Weekly (starred review) “Dixon balances the suspense with generous helpings of humor and sparkling dialogue…[A] charming, romantic story, told with a light touch.” - Kirkus Reviews Fresh and lively . . . A thoroughly enjoyable read! - Edith Pattou, author of the acclaimed East Come and mend your broken hearts here. Just when Azalea should feel that everything is before her—beautiful gowns, dashing suitors, balls filled with dancing—it’s taken away. All of it. And Azalea is trapped. The Keeper understands. He’s trapped, too, held for centuries within the walls of the palace. So he extends an invitation. Every night, Azalea and her eleven sisters may step through the enchanted passage in their room to dance in his silver forest, but there is a cost. The Keeper likes to keep things. Azalea may not realize how tangled she is in his web until it is too late. Heather Dixon is the author of the acclaimed Entwined . By day, she is a storyboard animator and artist. She lives in Salt Lake City, Utah.