The Swan's Daughter

Hardback Published on: 08/01/2026
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Bookseller Reviews

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The Swan's Daughter
To love is a curse.
The Swan’s Daughter is a whimsical, enchanted fairytale of a book packed full of folklore and mythical beings. Whilst it isn’t a direct retelling, this sto... READ MORE
Emily at Winchester The Brooks
The Swan's Daughter
All that I want in a fairytale
The Swan’s Daughter made me feel nostalgic for the fairytale books I read as a teenager. It has the charms of a whimsical fantasy with its sharp humour and... READ MORE
Lavinia, Waterstones
The Swan's Daughter
The Swan’s Daughter
The whimsy and the lore in this book is so unique and interesting, it kept me wanting to learn more as I kept reading. What starts as an alliance of conven... READ MORE
Elley at Llandudno
The Swan's Daughter
Stunning
Chokshi has captured the essence of fairy tales with her beautiful imagery and her rich, lyrical prose.
Rosie at Peterborough

Synopsis

**#1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER** NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER**

Get swept away by bestselling sensation, Roshani Chokshi's new fantasy standalone brimming with cursed love.

Prince Arris knows that marriage means murder. After poorly wording a wish to a sea witch, all one needs to rule the Isle of Malys is the heart and hand in marriage of the kingdom's heir. Thus, Arris expects that the day of his marriage will be the one of his murdering. His only chance at a long life is finding true and lasting love.

When Arris's parents announce a tournament of brides to compete for the throne, a slew of eligible, lovely and (possibly murderous) bachelorettes make their way to Rathe Castle. But Arris cannot tell who is here out of love for him . . . or lust for power.

Until he meets Demelza. As a veritas swan, Demelza's song wrings out the truth. Forced into hiding, Demelza strikes a deal. Arris will provide her with safekeeping in exchange for her truth-telling song to sort through his potential brides.

While Arris is used to dodging death threats and Demelza is accustomed to fighting for her voice to be heard, to survive the tournament of brides requires a different kind of bravery. And perhaps the bravest thing one can do is not merely protect one's life but find the courage to chase a life worth living.

Tropes
Fairy tale
Ballroom dance
Enchantments and spells
Star Crossed romance
Proximity

READERS LOVE THE SWAN'S DAUGHTER!

'Gorgeously whimsical, witty, and laugh-out-loud hilarious fairytale that's a feast for the imaginable might just become your newest obsession!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'The friendship and blossoming romance were so sweet and rewarding.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'An incredible read' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'This book is cosy, strange, romantic, funny, and quietly devastating. I didn't want it to end. I will absolutely be thinking about it at 2am.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'I am absolutely in love with the way Chokshi writes. This book is dark, whimsical, lush and romantic.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'This was everything. Whimsical and magical with a solid plot and such lovable characters. I adored this book!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Publisher information

  • Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
  • ISBN: 9781399717564
  • Number of pages: 400
  • Dimensions: 236 x 164 x 38 mm
  • Weight: 620g
  • Languages: English

Customer Reviews

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The Swan's Daughter
A Tale of Love, Trust and Vulnerability
Reading this book feels like blending your favorite fairy tales with the magic of Studio Ghibli. I really enjoyed it – despite its simplicity, this novel b... READ MORE
Magdalena
The Swan's Daughter
Dreamlike fairytale romance
Wow, I went into this book expecting to like it because I loved the writing style in Last tale of the flower bride, but this surpassed my expectations in s... READ MORE
Maria Wheeliker
This reviewer received a free of charge product for review.
The Swan's Daughter
Great
Big Thanks to Netgalley, the author, and the Publisher for the advanced copy! I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this revi... READ MORE
Penny Makrelli
This reviewer received a free of charge product for review.
The Swan's Daughter
Best with tea and cake
If I strip The Swan's Daughter down to its bare bones, it feels like Diana Wynne Jones writing The Selection by way of Swan Lake, or maybe The Swan Princes... READ MORE
mayflybones
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The Swan's Daughter
A beautiful YA romance filled with lyrical description
I was lucky enough to have an ARC of this delightful YA romance, that is a little bit of a melding between The Ugly Duckling and Swan Lake. Demelza is the ... READ MORE
Louise
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The Swan's Daughter
Charming and whimsical fairytale
This was such a delightful book! I absolutely loved the way it was written, like a modern fairytale where the whimsical was regularly mocked, it made every... READ MORE
Leanne
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The Swan's Daughter
A delightfully charming read
Swan’s Daughter is a delightfully charming read. The author’s curious tone keeps you engaged, and the narrative waltzes through whimsical scenes. The story... READ MORE
13th.tale
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The Swan's Daughter
A beautiful orginal fairy tale
One of the interesting elements was that the traditional feminine and masculine roles were rather reversed with Ariss being the damsel in distress. You wo... READ MORE
Cassie Richoux
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The Swan's Daughter
Enchanting, immersive, and beautifully written ✨
5 ⭐️ What a stunningly woven story! I wasn’t sure what to expect going into this, and I initially wondered whether it might not be my vibe. However, this t... READ MORE
Laura P
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The Swan's Daughter
A lyrical fairytale that glimmers with magic, mischief, and the fragile truth of love.
This is my first Roshani book, and I can instantly see why she’s so beloved. Her prose is lyrical, whimsical, and utterly addictive — the kind of writing t... READ MORE
Thebookishbiblio
The Swan's Daughter
Ok.
This was such a sweet book that resembles the old fairytales very well. The relationships are adorable, while the story follows a competition to marry t... READ MORE
Samantha
The Swan's Daughter
A Beautiful fairytale
“For love to control you is a faith worse than death.” What caught me first with the Swan’s Daughter was the narration style, so fairytale-like —somethi... READ MORE
The Bookish Chimera
The Swan's Daughter
Another devastating, whimsical and beautiful Roshani Chokshi book
The Swan’s Daughter is a retelling of The Swan Princess and The Ugly Duckling, interwoven with Roshani Chokshi’s gothic quirkiness, dreamlike world-buildin... READ MORE
Mae Scotland
The Swan's Daughter
Humorously entertaining!
This world is so fascinating! I really wouldn't mind other stories set in this world, maybe with the Famishing area, or with the shifters, or Glimmers, the... READ MORE
K. Bickmore