Wildwood Dancing

Author : Juliet Marillier

Genre : Fantasy, Young Adult

This richly written young adult fantasy is a spin-off of the fairy tale, The Dancing Princesses, set in Transylvania, and a softer read than Daughter of the Forest and just as complex. Juliet develops the five sisters’ personalities and their relationships.

It’s an idyllic life for Jena, the second eldest, who spends her time exploring the mysterious forest with her constant companion, a most unusual frog. But best by far is the castle’s hidden portal, known only to the sisters. Every Full Moon, they alone can pass through it into the enchanted world of the Other Kingdom. There they dance through the night with the fey creatures of this magical realm.

The second book in this series is titled, Cybele’s Secret.