Almost There-A Twisted Tale

As a princess Tiana lover this book gave me something to hold on to! It’s been so long since her story came out and it was amazing to dive back into her world

I have loved every book in this series so far and this one is no exception. As always, you get a really fun "what if" story with your favorite characters and I can't get enough!

Good series especially since you do t need to read the whole series or in any order.

For those who grew up enchanted by 'The Princess and the Frog,' Farrah Rochon's 'Almost There' is the sequel we've all been waiting for and more! It's like reuniting with an old friend and discovering a whole new adventure. Rochon skillfully unravels the untold facets of Tiana's character, shedding light on her desires and aspirations beyond her 'almost there' attitude.In 'Almost There,' Tiana's yearning for justice in her own love story takes center stage, sparking a fire of curiosity and creativity in the reader's imagination. Rochon poses a captivating question: What would you do if you could have everything you've ever wanted, even if it meant striking a deal with the devil?This book not only answers long-standing questions but also invites you to explore the depths of your own desires and the moral dilemmas we all face when chasing our dreams. Rochon's storytelling prowess turns the pages effortlessly, making 'Almost There' a must-read for anyone who ever dreamt of a 'Princess and the Frog' sequel.

wow another good twisted tale. I truly enjoyed it! Towards the end I wasnt sure how it wasgoing to end. Lots of action, and turmoil, then missing friends? The Shadow Man must be behind it all, or is he!?? If you liked princess and the frog you will love this version, it picks up in the graveyard, when Tiana is still a frog and the shadow man catches up to her to convince her to make a deal with him.

This was very enjoyable, although I had to stop halfway through and rewatch the movie. I would recommend you watch the Disney movie before reading this so you can fully appreciate how the author has carefully referenced lines and events in the Disney canon before she adds her own variation. Little throw-away lines from the movie come back here and have more meaning.I liked how the characters were fleshed out. I was pleased when Tiana finally tells Lottie that her life is very different, not because of the money, but because of the color of her skin. I thought this was a great and greatly needed scene to have in the book. Lottie could not have grown as a character without it. Anyone who has seen the movie or read the book knows that Tiana is worth ten of Lottie and doesn't have what she deserves just because she's Black. (I noticed, rewatching the movie, how Disney side stepped Eudora and young Tiana entering the trolley car and having to go to the back.) Lottie's absolute obliviousness is painful to observe, and more painful to admit that many of us white people have acted that way for years. I like to see these things addressed in books.I was thrown out of the story when Naveen, who carries his trumpet with him, is able to substitute for professional musicians on a moment's notice. I'm a classical musician, not jazz, but I suspect that even jazz musicians need far more than a year to master their instrument and a fair amount of notice to plan and rehearse a solo program. Then I remembered that I was reading a book based on a movie which has an alligator which plays trumpet. Okay, if an alligator can play a trumpet, I guess a prince can master one in just a year.I was also bothered by Naveen's carrying his trumpet with him everywhere. Trumpet cases aren't huge, but it is a nuisance to be carrying around unnecessarily. I would also seriously worry about theft, so I had to check out how much trumpets cost.Okay, you can buy a professional quality trumpet for a lot less than I paid for my violin, which is not professional grade. And we know that Naveen is careless with money. Trumpets, being made of metal, are also a lot less fragile than string instruments, so it's not as risky to the instrument.Most people are not going to have such qualms about this book. It is a fun exercise in stepping away from the movie part way and exploring a different path Tiana could have taken. I think in some ways, this may have been a more joyful path for her (than in the film) as she did get extra time with a loved one. But as long as I get my happily ever after, I don't really care how we get there.

I love Tiana and I can't wait to read this fun book!

Love this series

Estoy coleccionando los libros de twisted tales y llegan en perfectas condiciones y son preciosos, la historia suena muy interesante y me anima a comprar los demás que me falta

Great gift for all those Disney’s lovers !

If you like Disney, you like this

Me lo leo del viernes al domingo, estaba muy interesante de verdad.

It’s a lovely read but the book looks decades old. And not just like an antique charm it looks like it was damaged during production. Some other books are like that and some aren’t. Although I don’t know if it’s supposed to be like that but only some of the books I ordered are like that.