The Siblings’ Tale by Astrid V.J. (Book Review)

Last updated on October 3, 2025

Aspiring, Part 1 of the Siblings\’ Tale by Astrid V.J.

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


Extraordinary story! An enchanting retelling of a sweet fairytale. Short, enjoyable read. From Elisabeth\’s POV, how her life changes after her mother\’s death. Begins as a sweet romance. Midway it turns rather dark. Although I loved the story, a couple of parts felt lacking. Worth reading if you love historical fantasies with magic, witches and princes.

I received a free ebook copy in return for an honest review.



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Becoming: Part 2 of the Siblings\’ Tale by Astrid V.J.

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


Enchanting retelling of a sweet fairytale. 
Captivating adventure. Magical romance. Elisabeth & Edvard\’s tale continues after they flee from the palace together & journey beyond the mountains. They are never free from their evil stepmother\’s clutches. But they meet the magical elves of the forest & learn to live in secret until a chance encounter with Richard brings them back to the palace. Elizabeth\’s bravery & perseverance in protecting her loved ones & defeating evil makes up the second half of the book. The ending echoes the original fairytale yet is thrilling to read. This book makes up for the lacking storyline in the first book.



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