Best New Disney Novels and Fairy Tale Retellings to Read This Fall

Table of Contents:

• Tinkerbell: An Enchanters Tale

• Cruel Truth

• Wings of Starlight

• Bemused

• Hour of the Pumpkin Queen

• Heartbroken

• Song of the Sea Witch

• How Far I'll Go

• Fair & Sinister Heart

• The Wishless Ones

• Adventure is Out There

✨ Tinker Bell: An Enchanters Tale

by Jen Calonita

1. Synopsis

Part of the new Enchanters book series. Before the Lost Boys, Tinker Bell had a different crew—an anxious pirate, a bold shapeshifter, and Tiger Lily. As Never Land begins to unravel with vanishing wildlife and strange weather, Tink searches for answers in London, where she meets James and Peter, two inventive boys caring for orphans. But when she brings them back to the island, they face danger, betrayal, and a race against time. Tink must reimagine Never Land’s future—or risk losing it all.

2. Release Date

Sep. 2, 2025

3. Formats Available

Kindle, Audiobook, Hardcover

4. Price

$10.99-$17.66

5. For Ages:

Suitable for ages 12+

🦴 Cruel Truth

by Jen Calonita

1. Synopsis

In 1953 London, teen Anita Weatherby struggles to adjust to a new school and rivalry with Roger Radcliffe—until the mysterious and glamorous Stella De Vil takes an unexpected interest in her. Drawn into the dazzling world of high fashion, Anita prepares to model a family heirloom and walk the runway with two Dalmatian puppies. But when the priceless Weatherby diamond vanishes, Anita must uncover the truth before everything falls apart.

2. Release Date

May 1, 2025 (Australia)

3. Formats Available

Paperback

4. Price

$14.16

5. For Ages:

Suitable for ages 12+

🧚🏻‍♀️ Wings of Starlight

by Allison Saft

1. Synopsis

As her coronation nears, warm-season fairy Clarion is drawn to the mysterious Winter Woods—despite legends of monsters and strict seasonal rules. When a creature is spotted crossing into Spring, Clarion seizes the chance to prove herself, only to meet Milori, a brave winter guardian. As they unite to protect their realms, their growing bond reveals a forbidden truth—and a danger that could cost them everything.

2. Release Date

Feb. 4, 2025

3. Formats Available

Kindle, Audiobook, Hardcover, Paperback

4. Price

$6.95-$11.75

5. For Ages:

Suitable for ages 12+

⚡ Bemused

by Farrah Rochon

1. Synopsis

Teen sisters Calliope, Clio, Melpomene, Terpsichore, and Thalia live quietly by the sea—until a disastrous performance reveals a shocking truth: their mother is Mnemosyne, the Goddess of Memory, and they’re daughters of the divine. When she’s kidnapped by Hades, the girls set off on a myth-filled quest to rescue her and uncover their true powers. To succeed, they’ll need courage, creativity, and the unbreakable bond of sisterhood.

2. Release Date

Jan. 7, 2025

3. Formats Available

Kindle, Audiobook, Hardcover

4. Price

$6.95-$12.90

5. For Ages:

Suitable for ages 12+

🎃 Hour of the Pumpkin Queen

by Megan Shepherd

1. Synopsis

The much-anticipated sequel to Long Live the Pumpkin Queen. A year into her reign as queen of Halloween Town, Sally is feeling the pressure—balancing royal duties, family, and hopes for unity across the Hinterlands. But when a potion mishap sends her and her apprentice Luna into the mysterious Time Town, they uncover a threat to Halloween itself. To return home, Sally must race to fix the clock controlling time, protect Jack, and face what she’s truly willing to sacrifice for the future she wants.

2. Release Date

July 8, 2025

3. Formats Available

Kindle, Audiobook, Hardcover

4. Price

$10.99-$21.66

5. For Ages:

Suitable for ages 12+

💔 Heartbroken

by Serena Valentino

1. Synopsis

Book 12 in Serena Valentino's Villains series. You know the Queen of Hearts as Wonderland’s furious ruler—but what made her that way? This reimagining explores her first days in Wonderland, the chaos she tried to control, and the pain that fueled her rage. As she battles the darkness within and forms a surprising bond with a white rabbit, her origin story unfolds in a land where nothing makes sense… except her anger.

2. Release Date

Jul, 29 2025

3. Formats Available

Kindle, Audiobook, Hardcover

4. Price

$10.99-$17.66

5. For Ages:

Suitable for ages 12+

🧜🏻‍♀️ Song of the Sea Witch

by Naomi Lastrucci

1. Synopsis

What if the sea witch wasn’t the only one in love with the prince? Morgana, a lonely and powerful sea witch, sees a chance at love when a handsome prince sails into her waters—but he’s also caught the little mermaid’s eye. As Morgana plots to win him and outwit her rival, she discovers that love is far more complicated than magic. A story of loss, longing, and redemption from the sea witch’s perspective.

(Note: This is a shorter, 77-page story.)

2. Release Date

May 6, 2025

3. Formats Available

Kindle

4. Price

$2.99

5. For Ages:

Suitable for ages 13+

🌊 How Far I'll Go

by Keala Kendall

1. Synopsis

The newest of the Twisted Tales collection! After the heart of Te Fiti is shattered and darkness spreads, Moana meets Noe, the last survivor of a blighted island. Together, they embark on a dangerous quest to find the scattered tears of Te Fiti—gems with the power to heal. Facing monsters and secrets, Moana must race to save her home before it’s lost forever.

2. Release Date

Sep. 2, 2025

3. Formats Available

Kindle, Audiobook, Hardcover

4. Price

$10.99-$21.66

5. For Ages:

Suitable for ages 12+

🍎 Fair & Sinister Heart

by Lauren Blackwood

1. Synopsis

Based on the live-action Snow White film. After biting a poisoned apple, 18-year-old Snow White awakens trapped in Diamant, a mysterious dream world filled with the Queen’s dark creations. To save herself and her kingdom, she must join forces with others cursed by the Queen and find the mythical Ruby Heart—while navigating deadly trials and hidden dangers where nothing is as it seems.

(Note: This is a bit shorter story than average, with177-pages.)

2. Release Date

Mar. 25, 2025

3. Formats Available

Kindle, Audiobook, Hardcover

4. Price

$6.95-$14.24

5. For Ages:

Suitable for ages 12+

🐍 The Wishless Ones

by Hafsah Faizal

1. Synopsis

Book three in Dark Ascension series. After their family is shattered by fire, Jafar is determined to protect his gentle younger brother, Rohan, while pursuing a future at the elite House of Wisdom. But the powerful Sultana’s dangerous schemes pull them into a web of intrigue—and the brothers must face a difficult choice: chase their ambitions or hold onto their brotherhood.

2. Release Date

Jan. 7, 2025

3. Formats Available

Kindle, Hardcover

4. Price

$10.99-$14.59

5. For Ages:

Suitable for ages 12+

🎈 Adventure is Out There

by Liz Braswell

(This title will be released in 2026, but it absolutely needs to be on your pre-order list!)

1. Synopsis

Sixteen-year-old Ellie Mullins is done with small-town life and ready for adventure—especially a trip to the legendary Paradise Falls. When a rare bird at her zoo internship needs rescuing, Ellie jumps at the chance, even if it means risking everything… including her friendship with Carl.

2. Release Date

April 7, 2026

3. Formats Available

Kindle, Hardcover

4. Price

$10.99-$19.99

5. For Ages:

Suitable for ages 12+