Rhiannon Thomas's dazzling debut novel is a spellbinding reimagining of what happens after happily ever after. Vividly imagined scenes of action, romance, and political intrigue are seamlessly woven together to reveal a richly created world . . . and Sleeping Beauty as she's never been seen before.
One hundred years after falling asleep, Princess Aurora wakes up to the kiss of a handsome prince and a broken kingdom that has been dreaming of her return. All the books say that she should be living happily ever after. But as Aurora understands all too well, the truth is nothing like the fairy tale.
Her family is long dead. Her "true love" is a kind stranger. And her whole life has been planned out by political foes while she slept.
As Aurora struggles to make sense of her new world, she begins to fear that the curse has left its mark on her, a fiery and dangerous thing that might be as wicked as the witch who once ensnared her. With her wedding day drawing near, Aurora must make the ultimate decision on how to save her kingdom: marry the prince or run.
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“Thomas’ debut novel takes the
happily-ever-after out of the ‘Sleeping Beauty’ fairy tale and explores
the fallout that takes place after Aurora is brought out of her deep
sleep…The book is a welcome twist on the classic
helpless-princess-saved-by-dashing-prince one expects from a fairy tale,
and the lack of a consistent love interest is refreshing. Aurora is a
relatable character, and fairy tale and fantasy fans alike will breeze
through this retelling and eagerly await her next chapter.”
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School Library Journal