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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
