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High in the Transylvanian woods, at the castle Piscul Draculi, live five daughters and their doting father. 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. But their peace is shattered when Father falls ill and must go to the southern parts to recover, for that is when cousin Cezar arrives. Though he's there to help the girls survive the brutal winter, Jena suspects he has darker motives in store. Meanwhile, Jena's sister has fallen in love with a dangerous creature of the Other Kingdom--an impossible union it's up to Jena to stop. When Cezar's grip of power begins to tighten, at stake is everything Jena loves: her home, her family, and the Other Kingdom she has come to cherish. To save her world, Jena will be tested in ways she can't imagine--tests of trust, strength, and true love.
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"This novel has a great twist on The Frog Prince and The Twelve Dancing Princesses stories. Jena's best friend is a frog that when finally kissed with love becomes her prince. There was romance, fantasy, strong women characters, and good story telling. It was also obvious Marillier had done her homework and really knew about Transylvania and the culture and customs of the country. The only part I didn't like was the reference to vampires. I could have done without that. I am so tired of hearing about vampires. Other than that, I thought this was a great novel that I plan to go out and buy. I look forward to reading other novels in the series."
— Erin (4 out of 5 stars)
Wildwood Dancing Listener Reviews
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" 3.5 stars. A lot of the things I love about Marillier are present in this book, but it didn't quite have the depth of her adult series. "
— Lorena, 2/19/2014 -
" This was a nice escape read. It reminded me too much of a cross between the 12 Dancing Princesses, and the Frog Prince. But it was a good story "
— Marjorie, 2/11/2014 -
" This is my new favorite book! I loved it and listening to it made it even better. I kept envisioning how this would make a wonderful movie! It's got everything! Fairy Tale characters and vampires, Oh, MY! Just read it! "
— Vicki, 1/26/2014 -
" An excellent intertwining of fairy tales. I was frustrated with the main character at times, but I think I was supposed to be. This is a great addition to the current flood of retellings. "
— Kelly, 1/24/2014 -
" It was amazing!! This book ranks on my top 5 list. "
— Emily, 12/26/2013 -
" I will read anything with a KY Craft cover because she is an artistic genius. Alas, I think I almost liked the cover better than the story in Wildwood Dancing. I loved the Transylvanian setting, the twist on vampires, and the mixing of familiar fairy tales - the frog prince and twelve dancing princesses. I wanted to love this book, but I just liked it. I chafed so much under the oppression of the vile Cesar that I had to skim his parts, and the liberation couldn't come soon enough. I also think he didn't quite get the come-uppance he deserved. I wanted to love the fairy world, but I found it too sinister to enjoy. "
— Virginia, 12/17/2013 -
" story starts before Cybele's Secret and it is really a cliff hanger. Great book of fantasy. "
— Debfiddle, 11/29/2013 -
" One of the most beautiful fairy tales I've ever read. Very dreamy and soft, gorgeous, the second book is almost as good. "
— Victoria, 11/19/2013 -
" I thouroughly enjoyed this story. Ms. Marillier tied in several fairy tales to create a spellbinding tale, set in the magically rich history of Transylvania. "
— Anna, 11/10/2013 -
" Had I read this as a kid, I believe my rating would have been 4 or even 5 stars. Loved the fantasy element, and the true love theme. However, as an adult the story seemed to drag quite a bit and I was able to guess most of the plot twists :( "
— Megan, 10/31/2013 -
" This is a wonderful take on the "12 Princesses Dancing" fairy tale with a little "Frog Prince" thrown in for good measure. It is a great story with real people who are easy to like. "
— Karen, 10/29/2013 -
" A really fun little fantasy that had just the right touch of magic, romance, adventure, and suspense! "
— Angie, 10/23/2013 -
" Wildwood Dancing by Juliet Marillier (2007) "
— Rose, 11/21/2012 -
" Who would have thought that the mixing of 12 Dancing Princesses, Princess and the Frog, and vampires would result in such a captivating story. I could have done without many of the Cezar/Jenica argument scenes, but otherwise very well executed. "
— andalucy, 9/2/2012 -
" Marillier writes the kind of stories I dreamed of writing (and dreamed of living!) as a child. Lovely read! "
— Mandy, 5/19/2012 -
" A wonderful combination of fantasy, romance, and history. This is a must-read for fans of fairy tales! "
— Annie, 3/2/2012 -
" This is a lovely, enchanting story, loosely based on the tale of the Twelve Dancing Princesses. Set in Romania, it is full of magic and humor, with a very appealing main character. "
— Gwyn, 6/12/2011 -
" Hit the spot, I really enjoyed this book, one of by best reads for 2009! Will definitely keep updated on the author! "
— Flavia, 6/9/2011 -
" Enjoyable-could have used another edit to make it better in my opinion. But I enjoyed it. Would give it a 3.5 if that were an option. "
— Sarah, 5/23/2011 -
" Lovely, very lovely read. Something different from vampires & angels for a change. It's set in a older time. You would enjoy the read. "
— Sarah, 5/19/2011 -
" An extended version of a fairy tale. Some parts were predictable, some weren't. "
— Wendy, 5/3/2011 -
" The story of a girl and her sisters who have access to the other realms and whose lives become tangled up with this parallel universe. The highest praise I can give a book is to buy the sequel/companion novel, which I did with this one. It was the best historical fantasy I've read in a long time. "
— Tasse, 5/3/2011 -
" Wildwood Dancing is a really beautiful book, full of magic and romance. Recommended for those looking to escape for a while. "
— Ria, 4/21/2011 -
" Fantasy, sorcery, love, and loss... what more can be said? "
— Jen, 4/21/2011 -
" I was a little unsure whether I would like this, but I found it to be very enjoyable. She writes well and her characters come to life. "
— Heidi, 4/12/2011 -
" This was a quick read. I did not like it as much as the Sevenwaters series, but it was enjoyable. It was a fun blend of fairy tales. I thought it came together nicely. Slow at first, but got better. More of a YA novel. "
— Marcie, 4/11/2011 -
" Marillier is a great fantasy writer. This one very loosely based on "The Twelve Dancing Princesses". Loved this one but could not get into the sequel. "
— Vicki, 4/11/2011 -
" Hated a lot of the characters but loved the story! "
— Meghan, 4/7/2011
About Juliet Marillier
Juliet Marillier is the author of several highly popular fantasy novels for adults. She is also the author of the teen novel Wildwood Dancing. She lives in Australia.
About Kim Mai Guest
Kim Mai Guest is an award-winning voice actor for audiobooks and video games. She can also be heard on television shows, such as G.I. Joe: Renegades, Batman: the Brave and the Bold, and Avatar, and in movies such asChill Out Scooby Doo and Dead Space: Aftermath. Her video game work includes Metal Gear Solid, Final Fantasy, and The Lord of the Rings.