Sappho's Fables, Volume 1 by Elora Bishop

Seven, the Snow White re-telling by Diemer, set the tone for the series/omnibus at once: gorgeous and wildly original while still staying true to the 'heart' of the story. I was waiting for this omnibus since they announced the start of the project, and gods above it didn't disappoint!

I've been a fan of Elora Bishop since day one, and was really excited to see her working with her wife on their lesbian fairytale series. Once there, nothing is as it seems: in the confines of a crumbling old candy factory, the woman who rescues them with sweet words and sweeter treats harbors a dangerous secret. But Greta and her brother, half-starved and now alone, must risk death for the dream of safety they hope to find within the metal forest.

Outside, the Ragers lurk, ever hungry and hunting. Greta's never ventured beyond the refuge of the Heap. Will Gray’s love for Zelda be strong enough to survive the strange dream world of Chimera, or will Zelda remain a prisoner of the curse forever? Gray visits Zelda each day, mourning their switched fates, and falling deeper in love with the cursed girl, until one night, at the Not-There Fair, an extraordinary creature outlines a magical plan that could set both of them free. But it wasn’t her curse to bear: Gray, the witch’s daughter, was meant for that lonely fate. Zelda is cursed to spend her days on a platform in an ancient, holy tree, growing her hair long enough to touch the ground. Together, Neve and Catalina must venture into the Huntsman's haunted forest to undo what has been done and set themselves free. When Catalina finds herself falling in love with his daughter, Neve, instead, the deepening bond between the women sets in motion the final chapter of a story that began long ago, with a desperate longing and a handful of apple seeds. Her father Lexander, an alchemist, harbors an evil obsession, and Catalina, his newest bride, made the grave mistake of becoming his wife. The strange witch girl Neve has skin as white as snow, lips as red as blood, and a dark secret.

Volume One contains the first three novellas in the series: SEVEN (Snow White), BRAIDED (Rapunzel) and CRUMBS (Hansel and Gretel), compiled together in an enchanting omnibus edition. The Sappho's Fables series takes well-known, beloved fairy tales and retells them from a lesbian perspective.

Sappho's Fables, Volume 1 by Elora Bishop