The Kingdom of Sweets

A Novel of the Nutcracker

By: Erika Johansen

Narrated by: Grace Gray

Twin sisters, divided by envy and magic, set against one another on a fateful Christmas Eve

Light and dark—this is the cursed birthright placed upon Clara and Natasha by their godfather, Drosselmeyer, whose power and greed hold an entire city in his sway. Charming Clara, the favorite, grows into a life of beauty and ease, while ignored and unloved Natasha is relegated to her sister’s shadow.

But the opportunity for revenge announces itself one Christmas Eve, when Drosselmeyer arrives at their family gala with the Nutcracker, an enchanted gift that offers entry into an alternate world: the Kingdom of Sweets.

Following Clara into the glittering land of snow and sugar, Natasha discovers a source of power far greater than Drosselmeyer: the Sugar Plum Fairy, who offers her own wondrous gifts . . . and deadly bargains. But as Natasha unspools the truth about a dark destiny crafted long before her birth, she must reckon with forces both earthly and magical, human and diabolical, and decide to which world she truly belongs.

An Unseen Thread of Good vs Evil - Eerie Whispers of the Other

Hints at the invisible connection between twins, even when they are try to separate themselves.
I loved the story and the woven tapestry of fairytale fantasy with very dark fantasy.
The story was well written and portrayed. Many chills ran up my spine. I especially loved the voice and character of The Sugar Plum Fairy/The Spade.
Every character walked a fine line between good and evil. It was an intricate web of guilt, deceit, greed, lust, want, entitlement, consequences, sorrow, jealousy, and so much more.
Heed this warning: be careful what you wish for - so often we only think we know what we want - consequences will follow.

Another fantastic story

Well done! And I loved how it ties into the Tearling books. Narrator does a good job, as well.

it's an interesting tale

honestly, it's an interesting tail. I order 100% recommend it. I really thoroughly enjoyed it.

Fantastic narration

I’m not someone who particularly enjoys fantasy, but I love The Nutcracker and wanted to give this a try. The book was middle of the road for me, but the audiobook narration I listened to while reading the book was fantastic, one of the best audiobook productions I’ve listened to!

Amazing retelling story

I absolutely ate this story! This was so great! The retelling of the nutcracker is just so great. How interesting and in-depth the author goes into the feeling and emotions of the main characters is impressive. I cannot believe all the different turns this dark retelling takes. And then once you think the story is coming to an end the last twist is unleashed. So good. Will 100% recommend people to read this book! Just so good!!!