Almost There-A Twisted Tale

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Age Range
14+
Release Date
September 06, 2022
ISBN
978-1368077569
Sometimes life in the Big Easy is tough. No one knows that better than Tiana, though she also believes that hard work can go a long way. But when the notorious Dr. Facilier backs her into a corner, she has no choice but to accept an offer that will alter the course of her life in an instant.

Soon Tiana finds herself in a new reality where all her deepest desires are realized: she finally gets her restaurant, her friends are safe and sound, and most miraculous of all, her beloved father is still alive. She's got everything she's ever wanted. . . .

But after a while, her hometown grows increasingly eerie, with new threats cropping up in unlikely places. Navigating through this strange new New Orleans, Tiana must work alongside Naveen and Charlotte to set things right―or risk losing everything she holds dear.

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A Fun Fairytale Retelling
(Updated: June 15, 2026)
Overall rating
 
4.0
Plot
 
4.0
Characters
 
4.0
Writing Style
 
4.0
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N/A
Almost There is a retelling of a retelling in a sense. It follows the Disney adaptation of The Princess and The Frog tale, but flips the switch as the main character, Tiana, decides to reluctantly make a deal with the Shadow Man (Dr. Facilier) in order to achieve her dreams and bring back a loved one. The novel is enchanting, fun, and suspenseful as Rochon weaves together a tale about dangerous wishes and the consequences they bring. I love how she further fleshed out Tiana’s characters as well as others who are featured in the film, but don’t get as much time on screen. Her ideas brought a fresh new lens to Tiana’s story that keeps the reader thoroughly engaged in the story.

On top of the fantasy aspects, the story at its core is about overcoming grief and a bit of self-discovery as well. Tiana has worked so hard to gain her restaurant that she loses sight of other things that are just as important in life. She is reminded by loved ones in her life that it’s okay to lean on others for help and how to let go of the past. It has such a beautiful message overall and the novel showcases Tiana’s strength and determination (which is why she is one of my top favorite Disney characters.

The novel is immersive with a detailed atmosphere of 1920s New Orleans which will transport readers back in time. There is Tiana’s delicious recipes that fill the pages, the sounds of big band Jazz, and the vibrant landscape of the city. This was such a fantastic book and I can’t wait to check out more of what the Twisted Tales series has to offer
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