“Following in the inspired footsteps of Gregory Maguire’s fairy-tale twists, this debut novel puts a spellbinding new spin on a classic yarn.” —Booklist
“Unexpected and heartrending . . . A gripping tale full of romance, secrets, and promises made and broken. This beautiful, original reinterpretation of a classic story is engrossing and often surprising.” —Library Journal, starred review
“Blackwell is a storytelling genius.” —Meg Cabot, #1 New York Times bestselling author
“Elizabeth Blackwell’s writing is magical in this complex, dark, and sensual retelling of ‘Sleeping Beauty.’ Imaginative, evocative, full of surprises, this is a captivating debut.” —M.J. Rose, international bestselling author of Seduction
“ While Beauty Slept is like no version of the Sleeping Beauty story that you’ve read before.” —Alma Katsu, author of The Taker trilogy