Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Decoy Princess | 2005 | Jim C. Hines | N/A |
| 2 | The Stepsister Scheme | 2008 | Jim C. Hines | Buy |
| 3 | Die Fiese Meerjungfrau | 2009 | Jim C. Hines | N/A |
| 4 | The Mermaid’s Madness | 2009 | Jim C. Hines | Buy |
| 5 | Red Hood’s Revenge | 2010 | Jim C. Hines | Buy |
| 6 | The Snow Queen’s Shadow | 2011 | Jim C. Hines | Buy |
The Princess series by Jim C. Hines takes Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, and Snow White and turns them into action heroines. After their fairy tale endings, the three princesses discover that happily-ever-after requires some fighting. Cinderella becomes a skilled swordfighter, Sleeping Beauty channels her curse into magical abilities, and Snow White uses her mirror for intelligence gathering.
The Stepsister Scheme (2008) launched the series, followed by The Mermaid’s Madness (2009), Red Hood’s Revenge (2010), and The Snow Queen’s Shadow (2011). The Decoy Princess (2005) is also included in the reading order. The books balance humor with genuine adventure, making them a fun read for fans of fairy tale retellings.