Towering
Towering by Alex Flinn is a young adult novel published by HarperCollins on May 14, 2013. This edition spans 304 pages and is presented in English. In this gothic and darkly romantic retelling of the classic fairy tale Rapunzel, the story follows Rachel, who initially feels like a princess in the tower where she has been taken to live by a woman she calls Mama. As the years pass, Rachel realizes that her castle is more of a prison, prompting her to devise a plan for escape.
Readers will find a narrative that explores themes of captivity and self-discovery as Rachel’s golden hair grows long enough to reach the ground, symbolizing her desire for freedom. The story also introduces a mysterious green-eyed man who appears in her dreams, raising questions about whether he will come to her aid or if Rachel will ultimately find the strength to save herself. Towering combines elements of romance, fantasy, and fairy tales, making it a compelling addition to the young adult fiction genre.
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New York Times #1 bestselling author Alex Flinn reimagined the fairy tale Beauty and the Beast in Beastly and gave a twist to the story of Sleeping Beauty in A Kiss in Time.
Now with her gothic and darkly romantic YA novel Towering, Alex Flinn retells the tale of Rapunzel.
When Rachel was taken to live in a tower by a woman she calls Mama, she was excited. She felt like a princess in a castle. But many years later, Rachel knows her palace is really a prison, and begins to plan her escape. She is encouraged by the speed that her golden hair has been growing. It’s gotten long enough to reach the ground. And she’s begun dreaming of a green-eyed man. Could he be out there in the world? Is he coming to save her? Or will she find a way to save herself?
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