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Vedder weaves compelling character back stories into a complex plot, rich with detail and magic, and balances heart-pounding action with romance, travel, and thorough worldbuilding. This gender-flipped retelling effortlessly melds romance, adventure, and fantasy. Highly recommended. School Library Journal, starred review
A fast-paced and adventurous retelling of Sleeping Beauty. Tor
Packed with fully fleshed-out characters and lots of adventure, this book is a fun read that will easily draw fairy tale lovers. Vedder s first novel nicely balances its exciting plot with touching matters of the heart. Booklist
An enchanting read for fans of fairy-tale romance and girls with battle axes. Kirkus Reviews
[An] action-packed, gender-flipped Sleeping Beauty re-envisioning . . . Video game-style fantasy tropes and energetic plotting provide an alternative to Forgotten Realms and David Eddings for new readers of epic fantasy. Publishers Weekly
