Rapunzel and the Sea Witch or, The L..., Kim Bussing
Rapunzel and the Sea Witch or, The L..., Kim Bussing
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Rapunzel and the Sea Witch (or, The Little Mermaid and the Tower)

Author: Kim Bussing

Narrator: Taylor Meskimen

Unabridged: 7 hr 55 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 11/11/2025


Synopsis

What would happen if Rapunzel made a deal with a sea witch, and The Little Mermaid wound up at the top of a very tall tower? Fairy tales meet Freaky Friday in this series, where there’s a magical mix-up for every princess!

All Rapunzel wants is to explore, but she can’t set foot outside her tower without triggering her curse. At least, that’s what her mother tells her, and she has no reason not to listen to her mother, right? But when Rapunzel suddenly winds up in a sea witch’s lair, she wonders if this could be her chance: not only to see the world, but also to break the curse that’s always hung over her. . . .

Princess Hana, meanwhile, has her hands full with this mysterious storm wreaking havoc under the sea. As a mermaid, she’s pretty sure humans are at fault—especially after her best friend is captured by sailors. But how is Hana supposed to save him when she suddenly finds herself stuck in a very tall tower with no door?

Happily-ever-after couldn’t feel farther away. Can Rapunzel break her curse before it is triggered? And can Hana escape the tower in time to save her kingdom?

For other Princess Swaps, don't miss:
• Cinderella and the Beast (or, Beauty and the Glass Slipper)
• Snow White and the Dragon (or, Sleeping Beauty and the Seven Dwarfs)

About The Author

Kim Bussing writes fairy tales for children and adults, and is the author of the Princess Swap series. She has an MFA from the University of Arizona, and her shorter work has appeared in various publications and has received several awards. Kim is obsessed with The Phantom of the Opera and gluten-free croissants. Originally from Seattle, Washington, she currently lives in Tucson, Arizona.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Chelsie on November 03, 2025

Middle grade fantasy. Cute retelling of Rapunzel/little mermaid......more

Goodreads review by emyrose8 on September 07, 2025

It's been a long time since I so thoroughly enjoyed a fantasy novel. Although this is third in the series, it was the first one I read. I didn't feel lost; at times characters appeared who were described as if they'd been in previous books. Good mystery, good merging of the two tales (and tails 😉).......more

Goodreads review by Grace on November 19, 2025

I enjoyed this at least as much as the first one, but maybe a little more.......more

Goodreads review by Lisa on April 06, 2025

Rapunzel and the Sea Witch (or, The Little Mermaid and the Tower) by Kim Bussing is the third book from the traditionally published series The Princess Swap. I received an ARC of this book from NetGalley. Unfortunately, I have not read the second book in the series yet, but I don't think I missed an......more

Goodreads review by Chelsea on September 17, 2025

Thank you to NetGalley and Random House for a complimentary copy of the book for review. Thoughts and opinions are my own. Oooh! This was an interesting way to sort of wrap this series up! There were ties back to the previous books that showed how connected things were and wrapped things......more


Quotes

"A fresh, fast-paced fairy-tale retelling that explores themes of agency." —Kirkus Reviews