Ever get nostalgic for one of those fairy tales you’d hear before bed as a kid? If so, you’re in luck! This month’s Reading Challenge is geared toward tales that are rooted in folklore and fairy tales. Some of our favorite picks for this challenge include: 

Sweet Obsession

by Katee Robert 

The eighth installment of the Dark Olympus series serves as a steamy, modern repackage of the Poseidon and Icarus tale. Only this time, Poseidon begins to uncover Icarus’s true character, leading to a difficult choice between himself and his allegiances, or the man who snapped his heart out of an eternal slumber.

Apples Dipped in Gold

by Scarlett St. Clair 

In the third installment of the Fairy Tale Retelling series, Samara, who was orphaned in her youth, finds herself under the care of her three brothers, who make her life miserable. Right when their behavior pushes Samara to the brink, an attractive young prince offers his hand in marriage—but her life as the bride of a prince is put into question when her carriage is ambushed on the way to her new kingdom. 

Wicked: Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West

by Gregory Maguire 

In Wicked: Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West, readers are given an inside look at just what made the Wicked Witch of the West so evil. This fantasy world where animals speak and yearn to be treated as first-class citizens challenges readers’ ideas about the dichotomy between good and evil.

Worth Fighting For

by Jesse Q. Sutanto 

Part 5 of the Meant to Be series is a modern reimagination of a classic tale of family expectations that run counter to personal ambitions. As the point person for her father’s hedge fund company, Mulan is thrust into the top spot once her father falls ill—and she’s determined to show that she’s more than capable of fulfilling her father’s goals for the company even as the undeniable spark between her and one of her business partners grows. 

Daughter of the Moon Goddess

by Sue Lynn Tan 

In the first installment of the Celestial Kingdom series, readers are transported to a wondrous land filled with wonder and secrets after Xingyin is forced to flee from the place she’s called home for most of her life: the moon. Untrained, fearful, and dealing with magic flares, she seizes a chance to learn the arts of archery and magic alongside the crown prince to prepare to challenge the ruthless Celestial Emperor in hopes of reuniting with her mother. 

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If your TBR list leaves you with a lack of page-turners, take the November Reading Challenge. The collection is filled with titles that will have you on the edge of your seat. To begin reading, download the app and borrow a book today. And when you finish reading, give us a follow on Facebook or Instagram to let us know what you thought. Happy reading!