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Day 12 of Rapunzel Untangled Blog Tour

Its finally Friday everyone! Welcome to day 12 of my Rapunzel Untangled Blog Tour. We have five awesome people on the blog tour today. They are The Cheap Reader, Confessions of a Book Addict, Along the Road, Books 4 Tomorrow and Bookcase to Heaven.

Make sure you stop by to read reviews, interviews, and guest posts. Also to enter the giveaway for your chance to win prizes like a Nook, MP3 player, a copy of Rapunzel Untangled and many more great prizes. 

I stopped by The Cheap Reader who is doing a month long Project: Fairy Tale. I left a guest post in my wake about "Rapunzel Old and New." Here's a little taste:

"My first exposure to Rapunzel was as a girl when I saw an animated version. I clearly remember being drawn in by the idea of this girl who was locked in the tower by the witch and kept there until the Prince found her, and used her really long hair to climb up to her. I also liked the idea of it being her tears that eventually saved the blinded Prince. I really wish I could find that particular version now. Rapunzel Untangled is darker than the Disney version, and incorporates some of the shadier elements from some of the other stories, so I’ll warn you it has some scary moments. I hope you enjoy reading this modern day Rapunzel tale."

For the full post at The Cheap Reader  and enter the giveaway click here. 

The next stop is at Confessions of a Book Addict. Here is a little bit of Dayla's interview:

Why did you decide to write an adaptation of Rapunzel and not other fairy tale female characters?
“I was given the choice by my publisher as to which fairytale I wanted to write. My all-time favorite is Cinderella, but her story’s been done to death, I feel. Snow White seemed like an obvious choice, but again she’s currently starring in fantasy books, TV, and movies every other week. So I went with my second all-time favorite character, which is Rapunzel. I like that her story begins with having her life stolen from her, and her journey to reclaim it.Your novel’s setting has a touch of paranormal that is similar to the Winchester Mystery House. Were you inspired at all by this mansion in Northern California? If you were, how did you come across this wondrous home?
“I was completely inspired by the Winchester Mystery House. We visited there a few years ago while vacationing in San Francisco, and I was utterly fascinated by the story behind the house. I think Sarah Winchester had more ghosts haunting her—real and imagined—than anyone in history! She had so many superstitions that it’s a wonder she could function at all. For the rest of my interview and to read Confessions of a Book Addicts review click here.

The next blog is Along the Road for a review and interview. Here is a snippett of Akansha's review:

"I started reading the book and was so engrossed by fourth lesson, that it surpassed me that I had any homework left. . . It was my instant favorite and became one of the coolest books ever with twists and turns of all thriller and mystery elements and then uber-cute romance between Fane and Rapunzel."

For the full review, my interview, and to enter the giveaway from Along the Road click here.

The next blog is Books 4 Tomorrow. Here is a little of Angie's review of Rapunzel Untangled:

"Cindy Bennett’s Rapunzel Untangled is an electrifying modern-day fairytale with a macabre twist that will both thrill and chill readers of this genre. . . What made this novel so out of the ordinary was the whole medieval-era-meets-twenty-first-century approach. . . At first I was fearful that it might be similar to the movie Tangled hence the similarity in the title, but once I finished the book I was relieved to note that this didn’t happen at all. . . I finished this book in one night, so I guess it’s needless to say that Rapunzel Untangled is an addictive read, as this speaks for itself."

For the full review, my guest post, and to enter the giveaway from Books 4 Tomorrow click here.

The last stop for the Rapunzel Untangled Blog Tour is Bookcase to Heaven. I stopped by to guest post about the Top Ten Best Scenes in Rapunzel. I left the scenes as well as a little excerpt from the scene. Here's the first one:

"Gothel’s first sighting of baby Rapunzel: Gothel supposed she could force herself to be patient. She'd waited this long, hadn't she? She would have to move quickly to prepare, but she could do it . . . she had to do it. She put the car into gear and followed the unsuspecting pair from the parking lot."

For the full review from Bookcase to Heaven and to read my guest post click here. 

Available now, you can order your copy of Rapunzel Untangled here:
   


Coming up tomorrow:
Kindle Obsessed
Le Book Squirrel

Kindle Fire HD Giveaway

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The winner will have the option of receiving a Kindle Fire HD (US Only)


Or $199 Amazon.com Gift Card (International)


Or $199 in Paypal Cash (International)




This giveaway is sponsored by these Authors:


The Reluctant Bachelorette by Rachael Anderson
One Classic Latin Lover, Please by Marcia Lynn McClureBetrayal by Anne PatrickBelleyache by Crystal MarcosEthan Justice: Origins by Simon JennerI Have People by Taylor DeanFor What It's Worth by Karey WhiteA Kiss of Ashen Twilight by Rae LoriThe Unraveling by Holly BarboFateful by Cheri SchmidtDracian Legacy by Priya KanapartiCascade Brides by Bonnie Blythe
A World Apart by Camelia Miron Skiba
Reality Bites, Tales of a Half-Vampire by Shaunda Wenger
Face-Off by Stacy Juba
Two Equals by Marta SzemikThe Ghost of Josiah Grimshaw by Suzy Turner
One for Kami by Charlene A. WilsonFreak of Nature by Julia CraneGrace Doll by Jennifer LaurensThe Secret of the Scarlet Stone by T.L. ClarkeGallagher's Hope by M.K. McClintockThe Spy Lover & Prize Winning Pacific Stories by Kiana DavenportRejected by Heather Bixler
Rapunzel Untangled by Cindy BennettA Hard Act to Follow by Henry BushkinStarseed by Liz Gruder

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Day 11 of Rapunzel Untangled Blog Tour

 Happy Valentines Day!
It's day 11 of Rapunzel Untangled Blog Tour but it is also Valentines Day. Rapunzel Untangled makes a great Valentines present for your loved one!

Today we have some amazing blogs for you to stop by and read some reviews, guest posts, top tens list and maybe enter a giveaway or two. They are Fictitious Musings, I Love to Read and Review Books, Book Haven Extroardinaire, and Bookworm Lisa. Make sure you stop by their blogs to enter the giveaway for your chance to win a Nook, MP3 player, a copy of Rapunzel Untangled and many more prizes. 
 

The first stop today is a review from Fictitious Musings. Here is a little bit of Jennifer's review:

"Cindy Bennett rocked my socks off with Geek Girl so I had to delve into her retelling of Rapunzel. It was so worth the ride! . . . Fane and Rapunzel have a chemistry that radiates fairytale love. You totally get sucked into the humor and friendship from the moment they begin to message each other. . .  Bennett fills the pages with emotion, humor, adventure, and the most adorable candy-coated love story I’ve read in a long time."

 For the full review of Rapunzel Untangled and to enter the giveaway from
Fictitious Musings click here. 



The next stop on today's tour is I Love to Read and Review Books. Shauna reviewed the book and had me write a Top Tens Fairytales List. Here's some of her review:

"My favorite part is when Fane is trying to figure out what name the initial RG comes from...And not seeing a picture of her he asks... "Are you hot?" Rapunzel is baffled and wonders how he can figure out her name by the temperature of the room she is in... I really, really, really loved this book!"

And my number 10 on the top tens list:

10. The Frog Prince: I have to begin by saying I didn’t care much for the Disney treatment of this story, but I’ve always liked the idea of the story. A guy turned into a frog who can only be rescued by convincing a Princess to love him enough to kiss him? Great storyline. How many of us have felt like the ugly frog in our own lives, suddenly transformed into a raving beauty by the love of the person who sees beneath that temporal exterior.

To read the other 9, visit I Love to Read and Review Books!

For the full ten's list, read the review or enter the giveaway from I Love to Read and Review Books click here.

 

The next stop of my Rapunzel Untangled blog tour is at Book Haven Extroardinaire. Hannah reviewed the book, and let me take up space with a guest post. Here's some of her review:

"The book was adorable. Short, sweet, with a pinch of magic and a dash of romance on the side. . . There were a few times when I felt like [Rapunzel] would snap from reluctance to confidence in a page, or when her character would slip. I can't say that I ever felt super connected, but Rapunzel was a very sweet heroine who told the story in a great way. . . Moving on the romance between the two of them was quite cute actually. Yes, it's likes most Rapunzel tales; the girl's intrigued by the boy, the boy likes the girl. 100 pages to love."

Here is a little of the guest post I wrote titled "The Frog Kissed the Princess? (Scandalous!) Or, Why Do We Retell Fairytales:
 
I laughed when Hannah sent me this subject for a guest post. You know, in reality, if a girl kissed a frog she would—at minimum—be frowned upon. And she’d get warts on her lips, right? 
As much as I love both the Grimm versions and the Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo versions, I also love the retellings. Fairytales are timeless, classical tales. It seems that every movie, every book, every story can be in some way compared to or traced back to one of the classical fairytales.

For the full review, guest post, and to enter the giveaway from Book Haven Extroardinaire click here.

 


The last but not in the slightest least stop on this Valentine's Day is Bookworm Lisa. Here's some of Lisa's review:
 "I was charmed by this book. This is Rapunzel with a twist, it takes part in the modern world. Rapunzel meets her handsome suitor using facebook. This book met my expectations and I think it is one that I would re-read."

For the full review from Bookworm Lisa and to enter the giveaway click here. 


Available now, you can order your copy of Rapunzel Untangled here:
 
Coming up tomorrow:
The Cheap Reader
Confessions of a Book Addict
Along the Road
Books 4 Tomorrow 
Bookcase to Heaven

Day 10 of Rapunzel Untangled Blog Tour

A Girl Trapped in a Mansion*
A Mysterious Old Woman*
The Boy Who Will Change Everything

Welcome to day 10 of my Rapunzel Untangled Blog Tour. Today is also the day for my book launch party for Rapunzel Untangled at The Chocolate from 6-8pm. 

Today on the blog tour we have three fun stops: Walking on Bookshelves, Ellz Readz and Eisley Jacobs. Make sure you stop by their blogs to read reviews, guest posts and to enter the giveaway. Some of the prizes for the giveaway are a Nook, MP3 player, a copy of Rapunzel Untangled and many more prizes.
 
The first stop for Rapunzel Untangled today is Walking on Bookshelves. Here is a little of Jeannette's review:

Wow! Ok, understatement of the year, I know! Words escape me on how much I enjoyed this book  I love the darker aspect of the book when it came to how demented Gothel was.   Rapunzel isn’t your typical damsel in distress either. Once she figures out her circumstances she takes control of her own destiny. Then you have Fane. Who wouldn’t fall in love with Fab Fane?! 

For the full review of Rapunzel Untangled from Walking on Bookshelves, to read my guest post on "If Rapunzel Were Turned Into a Movie", and to enter the giveaway click here.


 











I also stopped by Ellz Readz and Author Eisley Jacobs' blogs. Thanks to Ellz and Eisley for having me!


Available now, you can order your copy of Rapunzel Untangled here:




Coming up tomorrow on my blog tour:
Fictitious Musings
I Love to Read and Review Books
Book Haven Extroardinaire 
Bookworm Lisa

USA Today Recommends Rapunzel Untangled

Rapunzel Untangled received some love from USA Today . . . well, today. Alongside my friend and fellow Cedar Fort author Rachel McClellan, reviewer Serena Chase had this to say:

Why you should read it: Placed in a world where the tale of Rapunzel has not yet existed (otherwise, wouldn't her name sort of give it away?), this modern re-telling is a fun but somewhat dark take on the classic, borrowing from page and screen versions as well as the mystical realms of modern technological romance.

Some serious "creepy" is going on in Rapunzel's house, an ever-expanding mansion which may bring to mind the famous Winchester Mystery House in California. When Fane fans the flame of Rapunzel's burgeoning curiosity, however, things go from creepy to romantic to life-or-death dangerous pretty fast.

Rapunzel has a pretty believable teen voice, given her upbringing. And Fane is certainly an easily loved hero. Fans of fairytale remixes won't be disappointed while untangling, as it were, this imaginative story.

Pretty exciting! Just wanted to share my good fortune with all of you lovelies!

Day 9 of Rapunzel Untangled Blog Tour

Welcome back to day 9 of Rapunzel Untangled Blog Tour. We have a couple of great blogs that are a part of today's tour. They are Word Paintings Unlimited and The Potter's Hand Academy. Stop by their blogs to read the full reviews and enter the giveaways. You could win a Nook, MP3 player, a copy of Rapunzel Untangled or many more wonderful prizes.

The first stop is on Word Paintings Unlimited with Author Sherry Gammon. Here is a bit of her review:

"Rapunzel is captivating from page one. . .  I LOVED the modern elements brought into this age old story. . . Gothel, Rapunzel’s “mother,” is truly hate worthy. I didn’t care for her one wit. Not because the character was poorly written, quite the contrary, she’s masterfully written, which testifies again to Ms. Bennett’s talent."

For the full review and to enter the giveaway from Word Paintings Unlimited click here.

 
 
The next stop on the Rapunzel Untangled blog tour is with Kristi at The Potter's Hand Academy. Here is some of her review:

". . . it was an awesome concept in and of itself, retelling a fairy tell in a modern way. . . The romance between Fane and Rapunzel blossomed in a completely age-appropriate way . . . Kaitlyn [Kristi's teen daughter] enjoyed the book a lot. She absolutely devoured it when she got it . . . This is one I know she’ll be reading over and over again."

For the full review from The Potter's Hand Academy and to enter the giveaway click here.

Available today, you can order your copy of Rapunzel Untangled here:

 


Coming up tomorrow on the blog tour:
Walking on Bookshelves 
Ellz Readz
Eisley Jacobs
 

Release Day!

 Today is the official release day for Rapunzel Untangled!
It's now available at
  If you want to read what others are saying about it, you can follow the blog tour going on now until February 24th. Click here for the links to the blogs who have already written reviews. Win your own copy here (domestic) and here (international). A Girl Trapped in a Mansion

A Mysterious Old Woman

The Boy Who Will Change Everything Fab Fane Fannigan: Are you saying you live at GOTHEL MANSION??? The Gothel Mansion?
RG: My mother calls it Gothel Manor, so maybe that’s different?
Fab Fane Flannigan: No, Rapunzel, there’s only one that I know of. It has to be the same. Are you telling me the truth here?
RG: Yes, of course. Is it weird that I live here?
Fab Fane Flannigan: No, not weird, just . . . never mind. So you live in the tower?
RG: Uh, the tower? I don’t know. Is it a tower?
Fab Fane Flannigan: Yes, it is. I know where it is. I’ll be there Friday at 8.
Rapunzel sensed the difference in his tone. Something wasn’t right.
Fab Fane Flannigan: Rapunzel, promise me one thing.
RG: Okay.
Fab Fane Flannigan: Don’t Google your house.　

Rapunzel is not your average teenager. For one thing, she has a serious illness that keeps her inside the mysterious Gothel Mansion. And for another, her hair is 15 feet long. Not to mention that she’s also the key to ultimately saving the world from certain destruction.
But then she meets a boy named Fane, who changes all she has ever known, and she decides to risk everything familiar to find out who she really is.

Filled with romance, adventure, and mystery, Rapunzel Untangled is one story you won’t want to put down. Discover the true meaning of love and friendship in this modern twist to the classic fairytale.


 

Day 8 of Rapunzel Untangled Blog Tour

Welcome back to day 8 of the Rapunzel Untangled Blog Tour. I would like to thank all the blogs participating in the tour today. They are Love. Without You, No Thoughts 2 Small, and I Am A Reader, Not  A Writer. Make sure you stop by their blogs for the full reviews and to enter the giveaway for your chance to win a Nook, MP3 player, a copy of Rapunzel Untangled or many more prizes. 

Here's some of what author Camelia Miron Skiba of Love. Without You had to say about Rapunzel Untangled:

From someone’s perspective who–growing up–didn’t read the original story (never heard about it until I moved to the US) I was fascinated with Cindy’s take on it. Of course, after reading Cindy’s version I had to read the original and, without a doubt Cindy’s is my favorite version. Without a doubt this clean YA novel deserves 5 stars in my books and a place of honor on my favorite-books-of-all-times shelf.

For the full review and a chance to enter the international giveaway from Love. Without You click here.


The next must read review of Rapunzel Untangled is from No Thoughts 2 Small. Here is a little bit:

It kept me reading into the late night hours, I couldn't put it down! . . . Fane has got to be one of my biggest book crushes right now! . . . Cindy even manages to get in "Rapunzel, throw down your hair." . . . I have to say, this (aside from Tangled) is probably my favorite re-tell of Rapunzel!

 For the rest of the review and to enter the giveaway from No Thoughts 2 Small click here.


 
Here is a bit of the interview that I did for I Am A Reader, Not A Writer:

If you could travel in a Time Machine would you go back to the past or into the future?

The future. We know what happened in the past, but the future is an unwritten book. I’d love to know what the world is going to be like long after I’m gone, to see if the sci-fi guys had it right.

For the full interview from I Am A Reader, Not A Writer click here. 

Available February 12, 2013, you can pre-order your copy of Rapunzel Untangled here:





Coming up tomorrow
Word Paintings Unlimited
Read-A-holicZ
The Potter's Hand Academy

Winners

I know this is a little departure from my Rapunzel Untangled blog tour that's going on, but I would like to announce 3 winners for: the Printed Books Giveaway, the Young Adult Giveaway and the Fractured Soul Blog Tour.
And they are...
For the Printed Books GiveawayDorothy R. who won a copy of Rapunzel Untangled
For the Young Adult GiveawayAmber H. who won a $10.00 gift card to Amazon
For the Fractured Soul Blog TourShannon B. who won a copy of Fractured Soul by Rachel McClellan
Congrats everyone!

Rapunzel Untanged Review

I would like to thank Ana from The Book Hookup for taking the time to read and review Rapunzel Untangled.

Here is a little bit of what Ana said:

This book made me smile from the very beginning...It will warm your heart and make you root for the age-old good over evil. Pick it up when it’s released if you’re looking for a fun, quick, lovely read!

For Ana's full review of Rapunzel Untangled click here. 

Available February 12, 2013, you can pre-order your copy of Rapunzel Untangled here: