ReviewsĪ tense, fast-paced read full of plot twists and revelations - Sherry Thomas, award-winning author of The Burning Skyįeminist blogger 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…. With her wedding day drawing near, Aurora must make the ultimate decision on how to save her kingdom: marry the prince or run. When she meets a handsome rebel, he tempts her to abandon everything for a different kind of life.Īs 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. But after a lifetime spent locked in a tower for her own safety, Aurora longs for the freedom to make her own choices. Everyone expects Aurora to marry her betrothed and restore magic and peace to the kingdom before revolution tears it apart. And her whole life has been planned out by political foes while she slept. But as Aurora understands all too well, the truth is nothing like the fairytale. All the books say that she should be living happily ever after. 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. ReviewsĪ thoughtful and thrilling tale - Kirkus ReviewsĪ clever, absorbing mystery of court intrigue, intense friendships, and newfound courage - BooklistĪ spinning wheel. Not even her own father, who always wanted the best for her, but also wanted more power for himself.Īs Freya’s enemies close in and her loyalties are tested, she must decide if she is ready to rule… and, if so, how far she is willing to go to keep the crown.
Not the king’s dashing and enigmatic illegitimate son. The nobles don’t respect her, her councillors want to control her, and with the mystery of who killed the king still unsolved, Freya knows that a single mistake could cost her the kingdom – and her life.įreya is determined to survive, and that means uncovering the murderers herself. However, when an extravagant banquet turns deadly, and the king and his courtiers are poisoned, Freya suddenly finds herself on the throne.įreya may have survived the massacre, but she is far from safe. Twenty third in line to the throne, she never dreamed of a life in the palace, and would much rather research in her laboratory than participate in the intrigues of court. Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Books a Millionįreya was never meant to be queen.
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