Once Upon an Apple Review

A retelling of a beloved fairytale with the swoon-worthy sweet romance of a Hallmark movie, the wholesome and heartwarming feeling of cozy fantasy, and the comfort of a found family of friends, with a sprinkling of danger and a dash of magic.

Summary

After running from her past, Sophia built a new life for herself in the Northlands, taking a job as a milkmaid for the local nobility and creating her own family with the friends she meets at the Cozy Cat Cafe. She spends her days spoiling the goats and finally feels safe, but something is still missing. She wants more than just safety–she wants love and a real family of her own.
Lord Caspian Rendon has returned home to–in his Father’s words, get serious–and contemplate his life’s path. As a third son, he doesn’t have much other than his title–and while the past two years of training in the Royal Guard have set him up for a potential career, they haven’t done much in the way of finding him a wealthy wife, which had always seemed the more appealing option of the two.
When he runs into the beautiful, sweet, and always kind Sophia taking care of his little sister’s goats, he begins to realize there’s more to life than marrying into wealth. As the baby goats, a mischievous little sister, and Fall Festival planning keep bringing Caspian and Sophia together, he starts to fall for the goat girl. But when Sophia's mysterious past finally catches up with her, Caspian must make a hard choice ... Can he risk it all for love, or will he never see her again?

Evaluation

🍎🍎🍎🍎🍎/5

Once Upon an Apple is an absolutely adorable Snow White adaption with a charming mix of coziness, realism fantasy, and modern romcom vibes. I adored it so much!!! The sweet characters made the story shine, and I love the simple yet engaging plotline. The goats were such a fun touch, adding extra charm to an already heartwarming tale. Despite its short length, the story felt complete and satisfying. If you love fairytale retellings with cozy romance, endearing characters, found family, and a touch of whimsy, this one is a must-read. Enjoy! I can’t wait to read the rest of this series ♥️